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Agility opens data centre sites

Kuwait’s Agility launches data centre sites across Middle East and Africa

The company plans to build additional sites in other rapidly growing data centre markets including Nairobi, Casablanca and Lagos

Gender

Why gender equity in tech matters more than ever

Technology as a tool or platform is by definition gender-agnostic

Investible Signing Event 27.02.23

Here’s how Hub71, Investible will support climate tech and other early-stage companies

The tech ecosystem’s startups will also gain access to Club Investible, a global network of more than 130 high-net-worth investors who provide capital and expertise

Anghami reports 35.6% revenue growth, subscribers rise 21% in 2022

Anghami reports 35.6% revenue growth, subscribers rise 21% in 2022

The streaming service ended the past year with 1.52 million paying subscribers

Women in tech

Rising together: The dividend that women can provide

Women bring unique perspectives and experiences to the table, which can lead to new ideas and approaches

Lulu Hypermarket

Lulu Hypermarket launches AI-powered customer experiences on WhatsApp

Salem, an AI-powered assistant, helps customers order products for in-store collection, receive in-app purchase receipts, and track their orders

Innovation

Why diverse teams drive innovation and success

There is a growing recognition of the importance of inclusivity in the workplace

Emtelle, KEZAD ink build to suit deal with

UK’s Emtelle, KEZAD Group join hands to build $50m manufacturing facility

The production facility will be located on a 48,000 sqm land plot that will be leased under a build-to-suit agreement with KEZAD

Cove Beach

Crypto Oasis launches Cove Beach venue in the metaverse

Crypto Oasis hosted top organisations and players in the regional ecosystem for its annual Ecosystem Night

Nebula Capsule 3

Nebula Capsule 3 projector launches in UAE

The projector is available at select retail stores and online for Dhs3,999

Hybrid work Logitech

Logitech shares key trends in hybrid work models

For seamless collaboration and engagement, businesses should follow some vital steps, says Loubna Imenchal, head of Video Collaboration, Logitech AMECA

Illumio Zero Trust Approach

Nearly 60% of UAE, Saudi firms need to boost cybersecurity spending, reveals report

Mimecast’s State of Email Security 2023 report sheds light on the threats across the globe, including the UAE and Saudi Arabia

Alibaba Cloud Dubai Holding

Alibaba Cloud, Dubai Holding collaborate to enhance customer service

Alibaba Cloud will make available to the local customers a series of infrastructure products

solutions

How networking solutions enable companies to become more sustainable

Networking solutions play a major role in reducing greenhouse gas emissions as energy consumption rises in response to increasing digitalisation

Metapolis

Metapolis’ Sandra Helou on how the metaverse is revolutionising industries

The co-founder and CCO says that the creator economy will see a lot of individuals start to collaborate with brands and their community

Healthcare

How digital revolution is reshaping healthcare in the Middle East

As the healthcare sector faces new challenges, emerging technologies are helping leaders to improve performance and manage costs

Metaverse era

Insights: Future of commerce in the metaverse era

The metaverse offers customers unique experiences and the ability to engage with brands in an entirely new way

edtech

Opinion: Scalability of edtech in the UAE and its impact

It’s time we embrace tech-inclusive learning rather than just tech-enabled learning

TikTok teens

TikTok adds new features for teens and families

The new features build upon the existing safety settings

LG

LG opens business innovation centre in Dubai

The showroom showcases LG’s digital signage solutions while serving as an experience centre where customers can interact with the latest technology

Xiaomi 13

Xiaomi: Setting a new paradigm in smartphones

The brand has leveraged innovation and key strengths to provide operational efficiency, convenience and technology bundled into one offering

Waymo

Alphabet’s Waymo cuts 8% of staff after second round of layoffs

The company confirmed its staff reduction, saying it eliminated some engineering roles and rebalanced its headcount

healthcare

Top 6 innovations disrupting the region’s healthcare space 

Dr Osama Alswailem, chief information officer at King Faisal Specialist Hospital & Research Centre shares some recent trends

Online fashion retailer Namshi teams up with Tabby

Online fashion retailer Namshi teams up with Tabby

Customers can now use Tabby to split their purchases in four monthly payments at Namshi

Leap23

How LEAP is positioning Saudi Arabia as a technology hub

Public and private sector enterprises are setting standards for digital excellence with the support of events such as LEAP2023

Yahsat

UAE’s Yahsat reports 6% rise in revenue for 2022

Adjusted earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortisation rose 7 per cent year-on-year to total $258m

Dubai South courtesy twitter

Dubai South, dnata to enable enhanced connectivity at cargo handling terminals

The collaboration will see the integration of Masary, an e-gate pass system by Dubai South, with dnata’s Appointment & Dock Management system

Meta

Meta to form AI product team to keep up with chatbot competition

The company is trying to use the technology with text-like chats in Meta’s messaging apps WhatsApp and Messenger

Saudi Arabia's PIF backs emkan capital

Saudi wealth fund unit backs Emkan Capital’s technology fund

Emkan Capital’s technology fund will invest in pre-seed and seed-stage companies with high-growth potential

Google Android

Google announces 9 new features on Android and Wear OS

The announcement was made at Mobile World Congress which kicked off in Barcelona, Spain yesterday