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Saudi Arabia considers starting homegrown electric-car maker

The project is linked to existing plans to build up automotive infrastructure in the country

GCC: How sustainable urban development can lead to smart city environments

Cities represent 54 per cent of the world’s population today, a figure which will grow to 70 per cent by 2050

Dubai SME Ztartup

Dubai SME launches digital health business incubator Ztartup

The incubator provides two specialised programmes – one for business incubation and the other for business accelerators

Etihad Airways partners with Team Nigma

UAE’s Etihad becomes first major airline to sponsor an esports team

Team Nigma will be relocating to Abu Dhabi, under their partnership with AD Gaming

How has the pandemic impacted the MENA’s logistics sector?

It seems inevitable that supply chains will be different not only in the short term but well into the foreseeable future

Dubai e-tailer noon.com launches Ramadan sale

Customers using a Mashreq Bank card will receive 25 per cent off up to Dhs100 on all orders with a minimum value of Dhs200 until April 29

Emirates, Dubai Health Authority implement digital verification of Covid-19 records for UAE-based travellers

Emirates will only process relevant information related to the Covid-19 entry requirements of the customer’s destination

Miral Yas Island Oracle Cloud

Abu Dhabi’s Miral selects Oracle Cloud for ERP, HCM applications

Miral is the developer behind Ferrari World Abu Dhabi, Yas Waterworld and Warner Bros. World Abu Dhabi

First bitcoin ETF in Dubai aims to raise more than $200m

The Canadian fund is also looking to work closely with lenders in the region

How to restore trust in technology

To be considered trustworthy, tech companies need to act responsibly and overtly

How Abu Dhabi is developing an entire gaming ecosystem

Abu Dhabi plots a path to gaming hub status

How 5G is the future of eSports and gaming

With an increasing number of gamers, the eSports industry is expected to grow even more rapidly

ASUS ROG Zephyrus Duo 15 SE gaming laptop now available in the UAE

The special edition of ROG dual-screen gaming laptop to retail for Dhs17,999

Checkout.com leads $110m round for Saudi fintech Tamara

The company raised $6m in seed funding at the start of this year

Interview: George Pawlyszyn, general manager, Middle East and Africa, Rackspace Technology

Why multicloud is the default network model for digital-led Middle East organisations

Earth Day 2021: Sustainability is key to our recovery

We must ensure how our organisations run are as environmentally friendly and energy efficient as possible

Why regional banks must digitise their trade finance platforms right now

Automating the trade financing platform will enable banks to benefit in numerous ways, according to global IT firm Comarch

Microsoft data centre

Worldwide public cloud spending to grow 23% in 2021: Gartner

Cloud spending driven by emerging technologies becoming mainstream

HSBC facilitates first blockchain transaction for steel between UAE, India

The Contour blockchain platform enabled end-to-end digitisation of the documentation required to import flat carbon steel

Highlights from the Apple Spring 2021 event

New colorful iMacs, purple iPhone 12, Apple TV 4K, iPad Pro and AirTags

Covid-19: IATA adds Unilabs testing network to its Travel Pass

Unilabs and IATA are currently running a pilot program in the UAE

UAE’s G42 sets up data JV with Israel’s Rafael

Group 42 signed an agreement with Rafael to form Presight.AI and plans to establish a research and development center in Israel

Emirates Dubai Health Authority

Saudi based Seera Group taps Checkout.com for digital payments

Digital transformation key to travel industry recovery

The promise of 5G in the Middle East

Huawei has a strong foothold in the GCC 5G market

How e-scooters could be a key part of GCC’s transport mix

Micro-mobility is stepping up to serve as an essential tool for shorter distances

Are the smartphone users of today in a digital disarray?

It’s about time all of us seriously reflect on how we break this addiction

Middle East warms up to digital commerce

Digital payments platform Checkout.com tracks trends to grow regional footprint

Joint efforts needed to tackle global cyber threats

Cyber defence leaders gather in Dubai for Cybertech Global conference

UAE partners with Japan for mission to send ‘Rashid’ rover to the moon

The Emirates Lunar Mission is one of the initiatives under the Mars 2117 Programme, which aims to build a human colony on Mars

Ten startups graduate from 2021 Techstars Hub71 accelerator programme in Abu Dhabi

Participating startups hope to secure a total of $15m in funding