The Middle East and Africa (MEA) will experience the fastest rate of digitization in the world according to analysts IHS Markit. Shipments of LTE technologies* increased by more than 300 per cent in 2015, and the MEA region is projected to be one of the… Read More
The much expected world of Virtual Personal Assistants (VPNs) may still not be upon us but technology-led companies are taking steps every day to make consumers’ lives easier. In that vein, Careem, the region’s app-based car booking service, has entered into a strategic partnership with… Read More
Mydala, an India based local services marketing platform, is expanding in the UAE market, launching operations in Dubai. “Dubai, with its high internet and smartphone penetration, is a mature market. Shoppers are very savvy when it comes to getting the most bang for their buck. More transactions… Read More
Global developer Emaar Properties PJSC has appointed Veresh Sita, an international technology professional with deep expertise in developing customer-oriented solutions and experiences, as its Chief Digital Officer (CDO). Mr Sita joins Emaar from Alaska Airlines, where he was CIO, responsible for overseeing an organization of… Read More
Despite all odds of a slow year, the UAE is becoming a thriving hub for business and industry. This was reiterated in a LinkedIn research providing insights into the UAE economy. The research findings are aligned with the UAE government’s vision that aims to further… Read More
Around 85 percent of businesses believe digital startups will pose a threat to their organization, either now or in the future, according to new research from Dell Technologies. This phenomenon is propelling innovative companies forward and accelerating the demise of others. Almost half (45 percent)… Read More
In adherence with the directives of the leadership to transform Dubai into the happiest city in the world, Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Intel Corporation Middle East, to enhance cooperation and develop new initiatives, achieving the happiness… Read More
The Roads and Transport Authority of Dubai (RTA) has selected the GITEX Technology Week 2016 as the stage to sign on some key partnerships that will shape its year ahead. RTA has partnered with Network International, a payment solutions provider in the Middle East and… Read More
Smart traffic and virtual reality housing are among the citizen services at GITEX Technology Week that shows the UAE government at the forefront of global innovation and enhancing daily lives. Smart Dubai is showcasing more than 300 Smart City innovations, across 11 experiences and six… Read More
Following the launch of the much-anticipated Playstation VR (PSVR) last week, Global Web Index takes stock of the level of interest that this technology has generated among PlayStation 4 owners. The immersive experience offered by this kind of tech was always going to resonate strongly… Read More
