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Bayanat and Yahsat sign merger to form SPACE42

SPACE42: Bayanat, Yahsat shareholders green-light merger

By leveraging the combined strengths of Bayanat and Yahsat, SPACE42 aims to pioneer innovative solutions that merge satellite communications, geospatial intelligence, and AI

UAE and Kenya sign investment Mou to boost digital cooperation

UAE, Kenya join hands to boost digital cooperation

Kenya has become increasingly attractive to data centre providers, driven by growing demand for cloud services, improved business conditions

ADQ, QIA to boost tech driven companies and economy through the Jasoor Fund

UAE-Oman: ADQ, QIA launch $180m tech-focused fund

In 2022, ADQ and OIA identified investment opportunities worth over $bn in key sectors of Oman’s economy

UAE, Oman sign multi-sectoral deals worth Dhs129bn

UAE, Oman firms sign multi-sectoral deals worth Dhs129bn

The deals span renewable energy, railway connectivity and investments in digital infrastructure and technology

AI: From buzzword to business advantage

AI: Going from buzzword to business advantage

Here are key tips from AI early adopters to help IT teams focus on the benefits rather than the hype

Insights: How to build a people-centric digital company by David Boast - General Manager - MENA at Endava - lowres

Insights: How to build a people-centric digital company

People-centric digitisation is a virtuous circle that flows from stakeholder collaboration to staff engagement to tangible benefits for customers

Dubai-based Telegram to hit 1 billion users, says founder

The popular Telegram messaging app, which is headquartered in Dubai, currently has over 900 million users

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Microsoft invests $1.5bn in UAE’s G42 to power AI adoption

Both companies will support the establishment of a $1bn fund for developers to help drive innovation and competitiveness in the UAE and the broader region

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Digital, personalised services are impacting regional banking

AI can support more seamless experiences with BaaS and embedded finance, such as faster and more accurate credit decisions and fraud detection

Bitcoin drops 7.9% to $61,842

Bitcoin drops 7.9% to $61,842

The world’s biggest and best-known cryptocurrency is down 16.2 per cent from the year’s high of $73,794 on March 14

How drones and AI are transforming law enforcement interview with Russell Hammad of Zenith Technologies

How drones and AI are transforming law enforcement

Zenith Technologies CEO and founder Russell Hammad shares how drones and AI are helping law enforcement agencies improve operational efficiency

Insights: The future of cloud adoption in the Middle East

Insights: The future of cloud adoption in the Middle East

Cloud adoption in the Middle East is significantly transforming the digital landscape – but what does the road ahead look like?

Crypto crime value drops in 2023

Crypto crime value dropped significantly in 2023, shows Chainalysis report

Nicola Buonanno, VP Southern EMEA, Chainalysis shares key developments in the threat landscape based on the findings of the company’s 2024 Crypto Crime Report

Cisco completes splunk acqusition

Tech giant Cisco completes landmark acquisition of Splunk

Cisco acquired Splunk for $157 per share in cash, representing approximately $28bn in equity value

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Insights: Here’s what consumers want from their apps today

Individuals are becoming far more sophisticated and discerning in their use of applications, and completely unforgiving when they encounter bad digital experiences

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PCs redefined: Say hello to your new personal companion

Imagine the possibilities when your ‘Personal Companion’ can integrate your unique company and personal working data with real-time analysis of vast volumes of public information

LEAP 2024: 15 dedicated 'tracks', 13 stages to showcase tech innovation

LEAP 2024: 15 dedicated ‘tracks’, 13 stages to showcase tech innovation

To offer more value to attendees, LEAP has increased its tracks from seven to 15 this year, with a focus on economy, health, edutech, retail, fintech, and smart cities, among other sectors

LEAP 2024 returns to Riyadh with sharpened focus on GenAI

Organisers are predicting a turnout of more than 172,000 visitors when the event’s third edition gets underway on March 4 at the Riyadh Exhibition and Convention Centre

Vodafone, DAMAC to build $100m data centre in this city

Scheduled for completion in 2025, the new facility will feature a capacity of 6 megawatts

DeepFest 2024: Bringing the global AI community to Riyadh

Through diverse tech and AI offerings, the event is accelerating the adoption of technology, as well as transforming Saudi Arabia’s economy

Spotify MD MEA Akshat Harbola

Spotify’s Akshat Harbola is keen to support local talent, read to know more

The managing director for the MENA region and South Asia shares the key trends impacting the streaming platform, inclusive initiatives that are bringing fresh talent to the fore and his strategy to get everyone on Spotify

Riyadh Air announces partnership with Sabre

Riyadh Air, Sabre ink strategic deal, here’s what it involves

Riyadh Air has chosen Sabre’s comprehensive suite of solutions to optimise its network planning and drive revenue growth

UAE allots $200m to fund innovation in developing nations

WGS 2024: UAE launches $200m technology fund for developing nations

The newly launched platform serves as a channel for countries worldwide to tap into the UAE’s technological expertise

American University of Sharjah, Sui join forces to launch blockchain academy Getty Images for illustrative purposes

American University of Sharjah, Sui join forces to launch blockchain academy

Sui has also established a Web3 programme at the Wheeler Institute for Business and Development at London Business School

Moussalam Dalati, General Manager, Liferay MEA on how DXPs are enhancing digital experiences in business

Eight trends shaping the future of digital experiences in business

Personalised, multi-channel experiences, digital transformation projects, and the growing importance of data analytics and security are driving the digital experiences space

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Bayanat reports 47% revenue growth in 2023, reaches zero-debt position

Bayanat and Yahsat have announced a combined entity, Space42, which will be one of the world’s most valuable publicly listed space companies by market cap

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Presight AI FY2023 net profit rises 5.1% driven by projects, global expansion

Presight AI’s Q4 performance saw revenues jumping by 23.3 per cent and net profit margin reaching 42.1 per cent

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Five ways ‘digital’ consumers are reshaping retail in 2024

Against a backdrop of mounting macroeconomic uncertainty and increasing digitalisation, consumers are seeking out online platforms dedicated to securing the best deals

Amit Midha, Global CEO of Alat

Amit Midha to lead PIF-owned Alat as global CEO

Midha, a seasoned business leader with experience across Asia, the US, India, and Singapore, joins Alat from Dell Technologies

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Alat: PIF’s new advanced tech firm to drive economic shift

Alat aims to create 39,000 direct jobs in Saudi Arabia by 2030, and achieve a direct non-oil GDP contribution of $9.3bn by the same year