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Saudi unveils $1.1bn programme for digital content creation, media production

The ‘Ignite’ initiative will offer several incentives such as financial support for local, regional and international companies and startups

In pics: Day two at Saudi’s global technology platform LEAP22

Saudi Arabia is hosting its largest-ever technology event, LEAP, from February 1-3 at the Riyadh Front Expo Centre

In pics: Day one at Saudi’s largest-ever tech event LEAP22

The event is being held at the Riyadh Front Expo Centre from February 1-3 and will feature over 400 expert speakers

LEAP22: Saudi Arabia unveils over $6.4bn in technology and startup investments

NEOM Tech & Digital Co. launches XVRS cognitive metaverse and M3LD data management platform as part of a $1bn investment

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Saudi Arabia’s Elm draws $57bn in institutional orders

Local investors placed orders worth SAR206bn

Saudi’s Royal Commission for AlUla launches autonomous pod vehicle service

Pilot scheme for fully automated electric passenger pod will ferry people between the south entrance to AlUla’s Old Town and south car park

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UAE’s Aster, Novartis sign MoU to advance digital transformation, clinical research

The MoU will enable Aster to access Novartis’ advanced therapy platforms and data science to further strengthen treatment outcomes for patients in the UAE

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The impact of electronic devices on the circular economy

With sustainability at the forefront of everyone’s mind, here’s how trading in old devices can contribute to a circular economy

G42 Cloud and Kyndryl collaborate to accelerate cloud adoption

Both companies will ensure alignment of their respective capabilities, expertise and resources that will facilitate solution planning and execution

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Sans Institute announces cybersecurity training programme in Dubai

Using interactive exercises led by cybersecurity professionals, the event aims to equip participants with the knowledge necessary to protect their organisations

Saudi-based e-commerce platform raises $36m in funding

The company’s Series A round was led by Silicon Valley’s Graphene Ventures

UAE’s Ali & Sons opt for Oracle Cloud to drive growth

Based in Abu Dhabi, Ali & Sons’ business portfolio spans automotive, oil and gas, retail, engineering and construction, property management, and hospitality

How NetApp’s data management solutions are a game changer in the Middle East

In an exclusive interview, Maya Zakhour, director Channel Sales – MEA, Italy and Spain at NetApp, shares how they continue to transform in order to meet the needs of their partners and customers

Saudi Arabia launches program to develop cybersecurity sector

Intersec 2022: Ethical hacker Freaky Clown shares exclusive insights on cybercrime

“A poor security culture within an organisation can devastate a company even if they spend millions on technical defences”

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Hands-on review: Huawei P50 Pro

The new smartphone is available for pre-order in the UAE at a price of Dhs3,999

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Six million electric cars will be shipped in 2022 – Gartner

Electric cars will represent 95 per cent of total EV shipments in 2022 and the remainder will be split between buses, vans and heavy trucks

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Acronis launches first cloud data centre in South Africa

The local service providers will have a location within the country where they can store business-critical data for their clients

World’s first hydrogen-powered flying boat to be made in Dubai

The boat will be able to sail without noise, waves, or emissions

Shifts in recruitment practices for 2022

Hybrid ways of working have now been embraced by even the most traditionally run organisations

UAE’s Etisalat completes acquisition of elGrocer

The acquisition is expected to complement Etisalat UAE’s existing marketplace services under the Smiles brand

Here’s how HP ProBook 650 G8 is meeting the needs of businesses in Saudi Arabia

Through its broad range of products, HP aims to help businesses operate with increased safety standards while also providing the best performance

Public cloud gains pace in the MENA region

With cloud computing gaining traction during the pandemic, players like Oracle have stepped up and demonstrated their commitment to the region through the opening of cloud regions

American Medtech company Zimmer Biomet expands operations in Dubai

The Dubai office will be led by Farah Hamdan, general manager – MENAT at Zimmer Biomet

Omnix International appoints Walid Gomaa as acting CEO

With over three decades in the IT industry, Gomaa’s experience spans several key areas including infrastructure, data management and cloud, among others

Apple to let iPhones accept credit cards without extra hardware

The system will likely use the iPhone’s near field communications

Europe’s e-scooter service Tier Mobility expands into Bahrain

Tier has extended its fleet in Bahrain, expanding to Diyar Al Muharraq

Saudi’s PIF launches Savvy Gaming Group to spur gaming, esports sector

The group aims to be the leading national and international gaming and e-sports company

Bitcoin advances along with US futures ahead of Fed meeting

Bitcoin’s moves in tandem with the Nasdaq 100 and the S&P 500 reached an all-time high this month

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Over 40 billion records were exposed globally in 2021

Vulnerabilities grew at a 28.3 per cent annual percentage growth rate from 2016 to 2021

Darwinbox accelerates MENA expansion after leaping to unicorn status

With new Series D investment, the company is set to aggressively expand its team in the UAE and open its next GCC office in Saudi Arabia