New research shows that by 2030, Saudi Arabia’s economy could be gaining $7.6 billion a year from the Metaverse. This is because the country is diversifying its economy to reach the goals set out in its Vision 2030. According to the Strategy & Middle East survey, the
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Etisalat e& enterprise, a subsidiary of the United Arab Emirates-based technology conglomerate formerly known as the Etisalat Group, recently announced that it had signed a binding agreement with Bespin Global. This agreement is to form a joint venture with Bespin Global. Bespin Global is a leading public cloud-managed services provider based in South Korea, with
The Viva Sales seller-experience business application has been officially released in the Middle East and Africa by Microsoft MEA. Microsoft customers from all around the UAE and the Middle East, and North Africa got together at an event called Customer Experience Reimagined to discuss the newest developments and best practices in the field of Customer
On Wednesday the 7th, which was the first day of President Xi Jinping’s trip to the Kingdom, China and Saudi Arabia signed several tech and climate agreements. Xi came to Riyadh on Wednesday for a three-day visit and was met at the airport by Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan. He was expected to […]
The Uae Minister Predicts That India’s Influence on Future Technology Will Be Pervasive : United Arab Emirates Minister Omar bin Sultan Al Olama said on Wednesday that India’s technological advancements would leave their mark on the future for “everyone and everywhere,” according to a PTI report. The appointment of Al Olama in 2017 made him […]
By order of royal decree, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia established the Saudi Development and Reconstruction Program in Yemen (SDRPY). The organization’s goal is to work with the Yemeni government to help the people of Yemen rebuild their country. SDRPY gets the funding it requires to do its job through organizations and countries that partner with them […]
The UAE will play host to some of the world’s most renowned mental health doctors for the very first time, thanks to Al Jalila Children’s Specialty Hospital. The International Association for Child and Adolescent Psychiatry and Allied Professions ( IACAPAP) will host the 25th annual meeting from December 5-9. As of 2016, Dubai holds the
The Mohammed bin Salman Foundation and innovation experts Plug and Play have collaborated for the Misk Accelerator Program, from which 19 entrepreneurs are moving forward with their initiatives. These recent alums are part of Cohort 3 of the program, which gives young startups in the MENA area access to a yearlong instruction curriculum. The program […]
The Saudi Press Agency reported that on Thursday, the Saudi Defense Ministry agreed to work with a Spanish state-owned company to make battleships for the Saudi Navy. The Memorandum of Understanding was signed in the presence of Prince Khalid bin Salman bin Abdulaziz, the Saudi Minister of Defense, and Mara Reyes Maroto, the Spanish Minister […]
More than eighty-five tons of medicine and medical supplies have been sent from the United Arab Emirates to Gaza to aid local hospitals. According to the Emirates News Agency (WAM), six trucks crossed into Egypt via the Rafah Border Crossing on Monday. The State Of Gazan Hospitals For many years, healthcare quality in Gaza has deteriorated due […]
Energy Transition In Saudi Arabia: Renewable Technology At Home, Oil Abroad : Saudi Arabia has long since been referred to as the Kingdom of oil. Since Saudi Arabia’s first oil discovery in 1933, the region has long been the focus of news when discussing oil because it is the world’s largest producer of that substance. […]
Cover Image Credit: Dipesh Majithia, CEO of T4tec. Credit: Arnold Pinto With the oil-producing GCC region being better known for retail luxury and all things affluent, T4tec – the UK-headquartered consumer technology company – believes there is untapped potential in the region for premium affordable home electronics and which is why the new kid on […]
Top quality offering and happiness quotient bind Andre Russell and T4tec together on the world stage
Cover Image: Andre Russell is the brand ambassador of T4tec as of November 2022. Credit: Arnold Pinto Andre Russell is defending Deccan Chronicles’ title at the ongoing Abu Dhabi T10 league. Newly announced T4tec global brand ambassador Andre Russell sees great synergy between his status as the renowned world-class cricketer he is, and the UK-based […]
The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia has vowed to contribute $2.5 billion to the green initiative to be sponsored in the Middle East. This move aims to reduce carbon emissions, achieve significant sustainability, and climate change prevention milestones. All You Need to Know about the Sustainability Donation to the Initiative Saudi Arabia pledges to issue the sum of […]
The Emirates Central Cooling Systems Corporation (Empower) has announced its plans to launch an Initial Public Offering (IPO). Empower is a Dubai state-owned entity responsible for providing district cooling services across the Emirate. Late last year, Empower announced that its primary shareholders, Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) and Emirates Power
Saudi Arabia Begins Extensive Work on its Vertical City – The Line Saudi Arabia has topped its efforts to birth a sustainable planet Earth by beginning the construction of its vertical city – the Line. The city is one of the many projects the kingdom has initiated in its climate action endeavours to achieve its […]
A physical Bitcoin (BTC) ETP is set for debut in Dubai. This unprecedented move aims to attract investors and further boost the Middle East’s keenness and receptiveness of cryptocurrency and other related products. What are the Details of the Listing? Cryptocurrencies are traditionally known for their digitalized and intangible nature, hence their widespread appeal.
Dubai recently announced that the General Directorate of Residency and Foreigners Affairs (GDRFA) would provide all its services through online platforms, specifically biometric authentication. As soon as all things necessary are put in place, residents can steer clear of physical verification processes when going in and out of the country. Why has Dubai Implemented a
Why Tech Companies in the Middle East Are Making Esgs a Priority Today : Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) investments have gained momentum across companies. The principles offered by ESGs have helped investors and CEOs maintain a conscientious approach to running their companies. These principles are achieved by presenting a form of investment that prioritizes
The Arabian Gulf region is expected to play a lead role in enabling Milestone Systems to more than double its global revenue in the next 5 years as the region quickly embraces and deploys smart video technology on an immense scale. In an exclusive interview with MENews247 at the Milestone Partner Summit (MIPS 2022) held […]
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