LEAP, the largest debut tech expo in the world took place between 1st and 3rd of February 2022 hosting an assortment of the most innovative information technology companies from around the globe with a particular focus on startups within the tech field. Around 500 startups of various stages competed in the “Rocket Fuel Startup Pitch […]
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TDRA Issues the UAE Digital Transformation Enablers Report
The Telecommunications and Digital Government Regulatory Authority (TDRA) issued the UAE Digital Transformation Enablers Report. The report included the milestones of the digital transformation process in the UAE since its establishment. The report also highlights briefly TDRA’s role in empowering government entities and society throughout the process of digital transformation. This role is consistent with […]
Saudi sukuk issuance increase 37% in 2021: S&P Global Ratings
S&P Global Ratings believes that Saudi issuances have risen 37% in calendar year 2021. Saudi companies and government raised USD $36.9 billion sukuk in 2021, compared to USD $27 billion in 2020 and USD $28.6 billion in 2019. In 2021, while the global sukuk issuance reached USD $147.4 billion compared with USD $148.4 billion in […]
Paid social soars by 22% in Q4 in the Middle East according to new Emplifi report
Emplifi, the leading unified customer experience platform, has released the results of its comprehensive analysis of Q4 2021 social media data, offering key insights into paid and organic user engagement and post interaction on Instagram and Facebook, and social media customer care. According to the report, Middle East ad spend was 22% higher in Q4 […]
Postpay and the Commercial Bank of Dubai partnership is the latest FinTech-Bank collaboration designed with the consumer in mind
Commercial Bank of Dubai (CBD) one of the leading banks in the UAE has approved a debt financing deal with Postpay, a leading omni-channel Buy Now, Pay Later (BPNL) provider in the Middle East. This inaugural debt financing arrangement is another example of how FinTech and traditional banks are partnering to leverage their collective experience […]
Check Point Software Introduces new strategic direction at annual CPX 360 event and unveils the world’s fastest firewall
Check Point® Software Technologies Ltd. (NASDAQ: CHKP), a leading provider of cyber security solutions globally, recently hosted its annual customer and partner event series, CPX 360. The three-day online event saw the introduction of Check Point’s new Quantum Lightspeed technology, now the world’s fastest firewall, delivering 20 times better price performance than competing vendors, as […]
Intertec Systems appoints Senior Vice President
Intertec Systems, a regional Digital & Technology company, today announced the appointment of Thomas George as its new Senior Vice President to accelerate momentum in the market. Responsible for driving growth across various geographies, Thomas will focus on driving technology innovation for customers. Thomas George mentioned, “Intertec Systems has long and strong legacy with values […]
India Pavilion records 900K visitors at EXPO2020 Dubai
The India Pavilion at Expo2020 Dubai has achieved yet another milestone by registering nine lakh visitors since its inauguration on October 1, 2021. The Pavilion was inaugurated by Shri Piyush Goyal, Minister of Commerce & Industry, Consumer Affairs & Food & Public Distribution and Textiles, and Leader of the House in Rajya Sabha and has […]
AmiViz in strategic partnership with YesWeHack, a Global Bug Bounty and Vulnerability Disclosure Policy platform
AmiViz, the Middle East region’s first enterprise B2B marketplace today announced that YesWeHack Bug Bounty and Vulnerability Disclosure Policy (VDP) platform will be available on its marketplace at www.amiviz.com, and to channel partners through the AmiViz web portal or the mobile app. YesWeHack offers to organisations a unique approach to cyber-defence. Its Bug Bounty platform provide […]
Floward appoints first independent board member
Floward, the go-to online flowers and gifts delivery destination in the MENA and UK announced the appointment of its first independant board member Mr. Nicholas Farhi as part of the company’s efforts to attract international expertise and meet best global governance practices. With over 20 years of experience, Nicholas Farhi is currently a partner at […]