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Dubai’s DIFC records 59% increase in new company registrations in H1 2021

A total of 492 new companies joined the financial centre in the first half of the year

University of Birmingham

University of Birmingham, Siemens to create smartest campus in the world

The University’s Edgbaston and Dubai campuses to be a Living Lab where research, teaching, and learning can take place

Saudi Aramco

Saudi Aramco and Aveva to partner to drive sustainability through digitalisation

Partnership would leverage digital transformation to support Saudi Arabia’s energy transition and expand its knowledge economy

Home security

Kaspersky announces smart home security to protect connected devices at home

The new product combines several critical aspects of cybersecurity, including protection against malware, hidden surveillance, internet control, and more

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Abu Dhabi’s AI university launches executive programme for UAE govt and business leaders

The programme will consist of six courses taught by instructors from academic institutions, executives from global multinational corporations, and university staff

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Lenovo first to market with VMware’s software solution for the edge

LOC-A helps customers such as T-Systems deploy their edge-to-cloud infrastructure faster

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Microsoft-Accenture JV Avanade launches presence in the UAE

Adriano Neves to lead Avanade’s business in the region

HPE and Alpha Data: Accelerating digital transformation

Saudi Arabia’s AlMalki Group digitally transforms luxury retail experiences for GCC customers

Salesforce solutions to provide personalised, omnichannel customer shopping journeys

How data analytics changed companies marketing strategies?

Data analytics has revolutionised the marketing sector by helping brands to deliver more targeted messaging to their customers and measure their campaign ROI.

UAE launches international campaign to attract foreign talent

The campaign will highlight the benefits to entrepreneurs, startups and investors of choosing the UAE as a launch platform

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UAE telco Etisalat’s mobile subscribers do not require data plans to access Al Hosn app

The Al Hosn app is now whitelisted, so any data consumed by both prepaid and postpaid customers while using it will not come off a mobile subscribers’ allowance

Carrefour opens new AI-powered checkout-free store in Dubai’s Mall of the Emirates

The store – the first such Carrefour worldwide, has 97 cameras in-store to identify products, improve inventory management and track the movements of customers

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Ajmal Perfumes collaborates with SAP for digital transformation

The company is also exploring SAP’s solutions to integrate digital marketing, customer experiences, and loyalty programs in its digital transformation roadmap

Responsible AI

Sitecore acquires AI-powered digital search platform Reflektion

The acquisition is a part of Sitecore’s continuing $1.2bn expansion strategy

Windows 11

Microsoft announces Windows 11 roll out date

Among the many new key features, Start now utilises the power of the cloud and Microsoft 365 to show recent files, no matter what device they were previously viewed on

data centre

Dubai FDI supports expansion by Amazon Web Services in UAE

The new AWS Middle East (UAE) region will have three availability zones

Sheikh Mohammed announces five best, worst govt entities for digital services

The underperforming government entities have been given a grace period of 90 days to improve

Five tips to re-energise your social media feed

With attention spans getting shorter and competition getting tougher, there is a constant need to keep social media content fresh and exciting

Does this decade hold the keys to a circular economy?

It’s clear that sustainability is so much more than manufacturing eco-friendly products

cryptocurrency

Dubai-based corporate services company accepts cryptocurrency payments

Bitcoin, Ethereum, Bitcoin Cash, and Litecoin are among the four major cryptocurrencies accepted by SFM

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Global smartphone sales grew 10.8% in second quarter of 2021: Gartner

Xiaomi moved into the second spot; Apple dropped to third

Abu Dhabi launches its official internet domain name

The domain name is accessible to all citizens, residents and employers working inside and outside the emirate of Abu Dhabi

Idoneus and skin111

UAE aesthetics clinic to accept payment in cryptocurrency

Skin111 and Idoneus ink deal making it the first clinic to accept the cryptocurrency

Kuwait’s KNPC refines its digital transformation with VMware

Deploys private cloud and hyperconverged infrastructure to boost agility and security

UAE financial organisations under pressure to increase security – survey

Banks and FSIs come under pressure from government, shareholders, employees and customers as security risks increase during the pandemic

Saudi Arabia’s Edarat Group adopts IBM cloud satellite to accelerate digital transformation

IBM cloud Satellite will help enable Edarat Group to deliver secure cloud capabilities to its customers while addressing data protection local requirements

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Abu Dhabi based ADQ to launch region’s largest tech-enabled farming hub

The AgTech Park project aims to accelerate sustainable local food production and position the UAE as a hub to supply high-growth markets across the Middle East and Africa.

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UAE-based Selfdrive launches mobility app to redefine on-demand car rentals

The all-in-one mobility app uses machine learning and artificial intelligence technology to match customer profile with the cars they would like to drive now and, in the future

Epson names new head of marketing services for Middle East and Africa

Harrison joined Epson UK Limited in 2018 as marketing services manager

Global government IT spending to grow 6.5% in 2022: Gartner

Software spending to maintain double-digit growth in 2022