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Posiflex to participate in GITEX GLOBAL 2022 showcasing best-of-breed POS hardware and self-help technologies enabling a smarter world of transactions
Taiwan’s POS system vendor now the biggest supplier in the Middle East and holds a strong position in Africa and other markets. TAIPEI, Taiwan–(BUSINESS WIRE/AETOSWire)– Amid the world’s recovery from the Covid-19 pandemic, over 5,000 electronic manufacturers and suppliers will attend GITEX GLOBAL 2022 from October 10-14 in Dubai, which aggregates one of the world’s […]
“CardoO” raises $ 660,000 in a seed funding round
CEO: We aim that Egypt becomes a hub for consumer electronics for the Internet of Things in emerging countries We plan to acquire $200 million from the smart products market in the Middle East and Africa • We are signing cooperation agreements to manufacture products locally to support the Egyptian industry Cairo – October 3, […]
Simaat platform and Ejar network sign the technical intgration agreement
Riyadh. Kingdom of Saudi Arabia – October 3, 2022: Under the patronage of His Excellency the Minister of Municipal and Rural Affairs and Housing, Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Real Estate Authority, Majid bin Abdullah Al-Hogail, and in the presence of His Excellency the Governor of the Digital Government Authority, Eng. Ahmed bin […]
Cisco to Showcase Latest Innovations Powering an Inclusive and Sustainable Future at GITEX Global 2022Visitors will be taken on an immersive journey to explore the importance and benefits of a twin transition that is both digital and green Dubai, United Arab Emirates, 3 October 2022: At GITEX Global 2022, Cisco is set to showcase its latest innovations designed to help accelerate customers’ digital transformation agendas, while focusing on the sustainability […]
BIDAYA Home Finance secures SAR 245 million in long-term facilities from Saudi National Bank (SNB)
RIYADH, 2 October 2022 – BIDAYA Home Finance announced that it has secured a new long-term structured facility with the Saudi National Bank (SNB). The new facility will be for a 15-year term to finance long-term mortgages originated by Bidaya. The new financing will significantly strengthen the company’s balance sheet, lower financing costs, and increase flexibility – […]
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BCG inaugurates its Global Hub for Climate & Sustainability for the GCC
The BCG Global Climate & Sustainability Hub aims to accelerate decarbonization across all sectors globally. The hub will drive global and regional expertise across sectors, including the energy sector, industrial goods, retail & consumer, financial services, and digital innovation. BCG’s Climate & Sustainability Impact Summit was inaugurated by H.E. Mariam bint Mohammed Almheiri, Minister of […]
Rackspace Technology Welcomes Launch of New AWS Middle East Region in the UAE
Dubai, Middle East – 29 September, 2022 – Rackspace Technology® (NASDAQ: RXT), a leading end-to-end multicloud technology solutions company, welcomes the launch of AWS Middle East (UAE) Region, which will support the acceleration of innovation and digital transformation in the United Arab Emirates (UAE). The new AWS Middle East (UAE) Region consists of three Availability Zones (AZs) and […]
Kyndryl Launches Co-Creation Experience to Help Customers Unlock Innovative Solutions
Dubai, UAE, 28 September 2022 – Kyndryl (NYSE: KD), the world’s largest IT infrastructure services provider, today announced the launch of Kyndryl Vital, a designer-led, open and collaborative co-creation experience that helps customers and alliance partners solve their business challenges and create groundbreaking technology platforms. Kyndryl Vital is led by global teams of designers who work […]
Huawei enriches digital life experiences in collaboration with local incubators and accelerators
Workshops with AstroLabs and The GrEEK Campus that equipped app developers with key resources and skills Dubai, UAE, September 28, 2022: Huawei, a leading tech giant, reinforces its commitment to excellence and innovation through workshops, competitions, and mentorship programmes in the Middle East and Africa (MEA) region. In collaboration with AstroLabs and The GrEEK Campus, Huawei organised […]
CKBG Appoints LVMH Veteran Leslie Serrero to Lead Global Expansion, Adds $15 Million in New Funding
Dubai, UAE, September, 2022: CKBG has appointed luxury brand leader Leslie Serrero as International Managing Director, based in Paris. Serrero joins the CKBG leadership team after 10 years with the executive suite at LVMH, having leadership roles most recently at Fendi and Dior. This announcement coincides with the closure of CKBG’s latest round of financing, securing […]
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More than 400 of the Kingdom’s most influential business and technology leaders gathered in Riyadh last week for the IDC Saudi Arabia CIO Summit 2022. Hosted by International Data Corporation (IDC), the event took place on September 19-20 at the Fairmont Riyadh under the theme ‘Accelerating the Journey to a Digital-First World’ and featured a show-stopping […]
SAS Viya now available in the Microsoft Azure Marketplace
SAS offers its industry-leading analytics platform with hourly pricing model, in-app tutorials and support for multiple languages Dubai, UAE, 27 September 2022 – SAS Explore,– The SAS® Viya® analytics platform is now available in the Microsoft Azure Marketplace with the click of a button on a pay-as-you-go basis. Full-featured SAS Viya on Microsoft Azure equips customers worldwide with access to essential […]
MARHABA MALAYSIA OFFERS GOOD DEALS
FOR SAUDI CONSUMERSMalaysia and Saudi Arabia have enjoyed warm and friendly bilateral ties through commercial and cultural links for decades. This cordial relationship has paved the way for both countries to embark on various collaborations across many industries. In 2021, Saudi Arabia was Malaysia’s second-largest trading partner and the largestsource of imports among West Asian countries and […]
Red Hat Drives Greater Consistency and Management Across the Hybrid Cloud with Latest Version of OpenShift Platform Plus
New capabilities further simplify the Kubernetes stack, helping to streamline and standardize application development and management from the datacenter to the edge to multiple public clouds Dubai, UAE — September 26, 2022 — Red Hat Inc., the world’s leading provider of open source solutions, today announced a new iteration of Red Hat OpenShift Platform Plus, with […]
HALA INSURANCE: DEFINING A NEW ERA FOR INSURTECH
Confusing policies, delayed turnaround times and hidden fees have long made insurance a dreaded chore for most people. But Hala Insurance, named ‘Insurtech Solution of the Year’ by a highly renowned business publication, is on a mission to change the way people feel about insurance. Hala is disrupting the sleepy industry with seamless, transparent and […]
Consumer Companies in MENA: A Defense Approach Against Inflation
By Jim Drews, Partner, Bain & Company Boston and Federico Piro, Associate Partner, Bain & Company Middle East In 2022, the average consumer price inflation in the MENA region reached 6.3%, causing input costs to surge and compressing margins. Supply chain bottlenecks and shortages continue to strain operations. Truckload, less-than-truckload, and specialized transportation costs jumped over the […]
Cartlow Partners with stc pay to Boost Circular Economy Aligning with KSA 2030 Sustainability Vision
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia; August 2022: Cartlow, the leading re-commerce and reverse logistics facilitator in the region has partnered with stc pay — Saudi Arabia’s leading mobile wallet providing innovative solutions and advanced payments. Cartlow will empower the KSA consumers to eliminate e-waste by selling their devices on the platform whilst earning stc pay credit. This partnership […]
SAS survey: Middle East and Africa companies understand importance of delivering experiences that matter
84 percent say they will invest more in solutions to improve customer experience Dubai, United Arab Emirates, 26 September 2022 – More than half (62%) of companies across the Middle East and Africa (MEA) plan to increase their investments in solutions to improve the customer experience (CX) by up to 50% by 2024. 22% even plan […]
Huawei Intelligent Cloud-Network, Leading Digital Innovation
Middle East, September 25, 2022: Huawei unveiled the upgraded capabilities of its Intelligent Cloud-Network Solution at the summit entitled “Intelligent Cloud-Network, Leading Digital Innovation”, held during HUAWEI CONNECT 2022 Bangkok. The capabilities cover three major scenarios — CloudFabric, CloudWAN, and CloudCampus — and were created to meet customers’ changing requirements. Huawei also released its Wireless Intelligent […]
ENGIE reaches important milestone in Australian renewable hydrogen project with Yara
ENGIE has taken Final Investment Decision in the development of one of the world’s first industrial-scale renewable hydrogen projects, to be located in the Pilbara region of Western Australia. Scheduled for completion in 2024, the first phase of the Yuri project will produce up to 640 tonnes of renewable hydrogen per year as a zero […]
Huawei unleashes its White Paper Data Storage Power to drive data growth across industries and reveals its scenario-based innovative solutions
Officially released during Huawei Connect 2022 in Bangkok, Huawei’s white paper on Data Storage Power – The Digital Cornerstone of High-Quality Development demonstrated the development of the storage industry and highlighted quantitative indicators to measure data storage capabilities and analyze the current data storage landscape across different regions around the world. Huawei explained how the […]
The Cultural Development Fund (CDF) Highlights Saudi’s Cultural Initiatives during Priority Summit in New York
As part of its efforts to establish the Kingdom as a global cultural leader New York, Sept. 23rd – The Cultural Development Fund (CDF) has concluded its participation in the Priority Summit hosted in New York City. The fund’s participation in the summit served as an extension of CDF’s goal to enhance Saudi Arabia’s cultural scene […]