New fintech startup, Leap, has launched in the UAE to teach kids and teens how to make better money choices. The Dubai-based startup is on a mission to boost youth financial literacy and money management skills, targeting the unbanked population of under-18s. The app is… Read More
The association “Riga TechGirls” together with the Uzbek non-governmental organization “Tech4Impact” launches the “Female Founders Across Borders” learning and experience exchange program, that will unite 30 female founders of startups in Latvia and Uzbekistan. The program “Female Founders Across Borders” was created to provide support… Read More
Arthur D. Little (ADL) has published “The Metaverse: What’s In It For Telcos?” exploring how telcos can capture value by leveraging the metaverse. Metaverse represents a major new market for telcos with early estimates of the overall size of the Metaverse opportunity to be around… Read More
Geidea, a fintech company in the region, has announced its participation in the 2022 ‘Techne Summit’ in Alexandria as part of its commitment to unleashing SME success and participation in the digital economy by widening access to digital payment solutions. The Techne Summit is… Read More
Saudi Arabia is planning to build 328,000 electric cars per year, given its investments in the sector, Public Investment Fund (PIF) Governor Yasir Al-Rumayyan said at the Saudi Green Initiative forum held at Sharm El-Sheikh. Earlier this month, Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman announced… Read More
The Cannes Lions have announced the launch of Entertainment Lions for Gaming. The new lion will be judged and awarded for the first time in June 2023, with Francine Li, Global Head of Marketing, Riot Games, serving as the inaugural Jury President. Simon Cook, Lions… Read More
A Huawei executive said on Thursday that information and communications technologies, or ICT, will enable the digitalization of industry, spark innovation and make other industries green. The remarks were made at a session organized by the Global Innovation Hub (UGIH) of the United Nations Framework… Read More
du, from Emirates Integrated Telecommunications Company (EITC) has announced the latest members to join the du Youth Council. The 2022 session embodies the fifth cycle of appointments, all of whom will aim to support the National Agenda’s youth empowerment and development objectives. Noora Nasser has… Read More
RECAPP has marked its second anniversary with the launch of the first B2B digital recycling platform in the UAE. GoRECAPP.com will enable UAE businesses to deploy recycling boxes on their premises, providing adapted digital solutions for retail stores, offices, schools, sport facilities, hotels, restaurants and… Read More
World leader in digital payments honors influencers and consumers who have learnt about cybersecurity the hard way – after getting scammed. It’s FIFA World CupTM season, and Visa, world leader in digital payments, has released a new addition to the Visa Stay Secure campaign.… Read More
