digital

NEWS DESK

beIN SPORTS reveals record-breaking 3.45 billion cumulative viewership across TV and Digital for TotalEnergies CAF Africa Cup of Nations Morocco 2025

News Desk 09/02/2026

beIN SPORTS, the leading sports broadcaster in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA), delivered record-breaking multilingual coverage of the recently concluded TotalEnergies CAF Africa Cup of Nations Morocco 2025 (AFCON 2025). The tournament achieved a cumulative viewership of more than 3.45

NEWS DESK

Huawei Wraps Up Season 4 of Its “Imagine Wi-Fi 7 to Reality” Program, Accelerating Digital and Intelligent Transformation Across Industries

PR News Desk 22/10/2025

During GITEX GLOBAL 2025, Huawei hosted the awards ceremony for Season 4 of its “Imagine Wi-Fi 7 to Reality” Program. Five participants, Freedom Telecom, Qatar Foundation, MEEZA, Spadile Technologies LLC, and CloudLink, were recognized for their pioneering applications of Wi-Fi 7 across diverse industry scenarios. The awards were presented by Dr. Hussam Al

Gadgets Tech

Acer unveils its Swift X 14 AI Series with RTX 5070 GPUs

News Desk 25/05/2025

OLED displays and creator-first features Acer has introduced two new laptops aimed squarely at content creators and professionals needing serious power on the go. The latest models in the award-winning Swift X line, the Swift X 14 AI and Swift X 14, arrive equipped with next-generation processors, Nvidia GeForce RTX 5070 Laptop GPUs, and advanced […]

Health Tech

Health scientific systems seen too slow in addressing digital technology harms

Arnold Pinto 22/04/2025

Experts issue a warning Two leading researchers state that the rapid evolution of digital technologies, including artificial intelligence and social media, is outpacing the scientific systems meant to evaluate their risks. Writing in the journal Science, Dr Amy Orben of the University of Cambridge and Dr J. Nathan Matias of Cornell University argue that the […]

Business

MoneyGram and Mastercard enter partnership

Arnold Pinto 08/04/2025

To enhance digital money movement MoneyGram, a leading financial technology company, has partnered strategically with Mastercard to enhance global financial accessibility by advancing digital money movement. The new partnership promises to deliver faster, more secure, and near-real-time payment solutions to customers worldwide. Through the new alliance, MoneyGram will

Business

Nokia launches Broadband Easy digital platform as demand for fibre connectivity grows

Arnold Pinto 01/04/2025

Streamlining fibre rollouts for operators Nokia has unveiled its new digital platform, Broadband Easy, designed to help operators accelerate and simplify the deployment of fibre networks. This innovative solution provides operators complete visibility and control over the entire fibre rollout process, offering advanced automation and AI-driven tools to optimise project

Business Sport

IOC and Comcast NBCUniversal forge partnership for the digital era

News Desk 29/03/2025

In boost to Olympic broadcasting The International Olympic Committee (IOC) and Comcast NBCUniversal have signed a new, game-changing partnership that will last over a decade and completely transform fans’ experiences of the Olympic Games. The deal, which has been approved by the IOC Executive Board (EB), signifies the evolution of the long-standing collaboration

Tech

Dubai tops global list as most digitally dependent city in 2025

Arnold Pinto 10/03/2025

Followed by Shanghai and Seoul A new study by ZeroBounce has revealed that Dubai in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) is the most digitally dependent city in the world, according to an analysis of nine key categories of digital infrastructure. The study, which evaluated cities on factors such as internet speed, public Wi-Fi availability, CCTV […]

Tech

ITU’s Partner2Connect Digital Coalition reaches $73bln  

Arnold Pinto 07/03/2025

In connectivity pledges ITU, the UN agency for digital technologies, has revealed new industry commitments to its Partner2Connect (P2C) Digital Coalition, now reaching $73 billion in pledges for universal, meaningful connectivity. This week, the latest commitments, presented during Mobile World Congress 2025 (MWC25) in Barcelona, Spain, demonstrate a growing momentum from

Tech

Signs You’re Dealing with a Low-Quality LED Advertising Display

News Desk 06/03/2025

A high-quality display can grab attention, deliver crisp visuals, and enhance brand messaging.  But a low-quality one? It can be an eyesore, malfunction frequently, and drain your budget on repairs.  That’s why it’s the last thing you want when investing in an LED advertising display. Wondering how to identify a low-quality LED screen. Look for […]

Markets

Offline versus online promotional media

News Desk 27/01/2025

Which drives better consumer engagement? In an era dominated by digital marketing, businesses increasingly turn to online platforms like mobile apps, social media, and direct email to reach consumers. However, recent research suggests that traditional offline marketing techniques like printed coupons might still have a significant edge in driving consumer behaviour. A team

Business

Digital commerce spend set to reach $34 trillion by 2029

Arnold Pinto 27/01/2025

Driven by growth in emerging markets A new study has revealed that global digital commerce spending will surge by 65% from 2024 to 2029, reaching an estimated $34 trillion by the decade’s end. This significant growth, up from $23 trillion in 2024, is primarily attributed to the expanding digital economies in Latin America and Asia […]

Tech

Top 25 countries with the most data centres

Arnold Pinto 27/01/2025

US is the undisputed leader In the digital age, data centres are the backbone of the internet. They house the infrastructure that powers everything from social media platforms to cloud computing services. As of March 2024, there were 11,800 data centres globally. These facilities are essential for processing and storing vast amounts of data, and […]

Business Markets

Digital ID verification spend to exceed $26bn globally by 2029

Arnold Pinto 06/12/2024

Growing from $15.2bn in 2024 A new study has found that spend on digital identity verification checks will grow by 74% from $15.2 billion in 2024. This substantial growth will be attributable to new solutions that aim to reduce the friction of these checks. Juniper Research’s study identified the rising usage of behavioural biometrics as […]

Tech

WEF’s Edison Alliance accelerates global digital inclusion

Arnold Pinto 02/12/2024

Impacting over a billion lives The Edison Alliance, an initiative launched by the World Economic Forum (WEF), has connected over one billion people worldwide to essential digital services, including healthcare, education, and finance. This milestone has been reached ahead of the Alliance’s initial target of 2025. The programme spans over 100 countries and has united

Tech Travel

IATA demonstrates fully digital air travel experience

Arnold Pinto 19/11/2024

In a groundbreaking pilot project The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has successfully demonstrated that the global aviation industry can deliver a fully digital travel experience, marking a significant milestone in modernising air travel. The achievement came through a proof-of-concept (PoC) involving two passengers who used digital wallets and travel

Business Gitex

Azerbaijan is keen to enhance digital tech opportunities with the Middle East

Arnold Pinto 22/10/2024

Targets reciprocal collaborations Azerbaijan is undergoing significant digital transformation to enhance its economy through innovation. The digital economy has become a key driver for growth, contributing 5% to the GDP in 2023, with projections for further increases as digital initiatives expand. The government has implemented the ‘Online Azerbaijan’ project to foster

Gitex Interviews

Digital era fuels Lexar’s stellar growth trajectory

Arnold Pinto 20/10/2024

Bespoke storage solutions meet digital customers’ growing needs Lexar is a leading global brand specialising in high-performance storage solutions, including memory cards, USB drives, and SSDs. Known for its innovation and reliability, Lexar’s products cater to various users, from casual photographers to professional videographers. The company’s high-endurance

Business Gitex

Cognizant to boost Du’s digital transformation goals

Arnold Pinto 16/10/2024

Under 5-year strategic partnership Cognizant and Du, a UAE-based telecom and digital services provider, have unveiled a five-year strategic partnership to redefine Du’s digital transformation. The partnership aims to boost Du’s internal capabilities, positioning the company to thrive in the fast-evolving telecommunications landscape in the UAE. Cognizant will

Transport

Dubai RTA earned AED3.7 billion from digital transactions in 2023

News Desk 06/10/2024

821 million transactions conducted Dubai Roads and Transport Authority’s digital revenues for 2023 soared by 16.8% over 2022, reaching AED 3.705 billion. The digital transactions conducted through the Dubai RTA’s channels reached 821 million, a slight 1% increase from 2022. Notably, transactions via the transport agency’ smart apps surged to 15.299 million, reflecting a