Grocery apps reap Ramadan benefits
Grocery apps are witnessing a busy period during the Holy Month as scorching summer persuades customers to remain indoors while ordering their basic daily necessities with few taps on the smartphones.European Space Agency cuts lunar mission cooperation with Russia
The European Space Agency on Wednesday ended cooperation with Russia on three missions to the Moon due to Moscow's invasion of Ukraine, following a previous decision to do the same for a Mars mission. The ESA said it would "discontinue cooperative activities" on Luna-25, 26 and 27, a series of...Tech savvy UAE becomes Arab world’s digital hot spot
The UAE has earned a unique distinction of becoming the only Arab country to be propelled into the premier club of nations with the most technologically advanced governments.EGA, Ma’aden tech cooperation
The two will explore potential collaboration in the aluminum value chain.Rome unveils €650m boost for electric vehicles
"First the pandemic and now the war (in Ukraine) are putting a severe strain on this sector which represents one of the jewels of Italy," said Italy's Economic Development Minister.Employee wellbeing key to unlock productivity
As business leaders are armed with the knowledge that hybrid working can form a part of the future, previously reluctant management will seek tools to ensure they can continue coordinating their teams effectively in order to boost productivity by taking care of employees' wellbeing.Meta celebrates the spirit of Ramadan through #MonthofGood campaign
Throughout #MonthofGood, Meta will be sharing the stories of Muslim communities making positive impact.IDC forecasts Saudi ICT spending to touch $33bn in 2022
The International Data Corp. has predicted Saudi spending on information and communications technology to touch $33 billion in 2022, a growth of 2.3 percent.Riyadh Season 2021 ends, welcomes more than 15 million visitors
Middle East’s largest entertainment event, Riyadh Season 2021, which concluded on March 31, welcomed more than 15 million visitors, according to Saudi media reports. The Season’s second edition was launched on October 20 last year. Organized by the Saudi Arabia’s General Entertainment Authority, the first edition of the event was...‘Saudi Arabia spending on technology is globally the highest’
Digital Government Authority has launched the Digital Government Investment and Procurement Program (SADAF) initiative to accelerate digital procurement in government agencies.Huawei reports record net profit
The telecoms giant Huawei posted a net profit of $17.8 billion in 2021.Metaverse set to transform banking in GCC
Regional players eye big share as Metaverse is expected to become a US$800 billion market. Some analysts believe it will hit $30 trillion by 2030.How European rulings imperil flagship Google product
Lax laws and sweetheart deals are becoming a thing of the past for big tech firms, particularly in Europe where a series of rulings is posing a major threat to one of Google's flagship products. Activists have filed dozens of cases with regulators in Europe arguing that the tool breaches...UAE to boost cybersecurity ecosystem in cooperation with Huawei
The parties will jointly establish a Cybersecurity Center of Excellence to deliver talent training that addresses the cybersecurity capacity-building needs.ADQ and Turkey Wealth Fund set up a venture capital fund
ADQ of Abu Dhabi has partnered with Turkey Wealth Fund to launch Turkey Technology Fund that will invest in venture capital funds and high-growth potential companies in Turkey.Pandemic aided digital adoption by UAE businesses: PayPal survey
Survey analyses the impact of COVID-19 on small businesses, the key verticals of growth and the growing acceptance of digital payments.Sustainability key challenge for UAE realty players
It is hard to balance sustainable developments and what people want in the market, especially when it comes to pricing, Zazen One CEO Madhav Dar tells TRENDS.VR technology gives Arab world an edge in learning
Virtual reality experiences teach participants a lot about themselves in a concise time frame. It is preceded and followed by an in-depth collective discussion to maximize the individual's insights and detour from the more standard classroom format, he adds.GCC retail electronics set for boost as buyers return
The retail electronics sector has proliferated in GCC countries, with demand rising not only due to the urge to own the latest technologies but also because more and more people are working and learning from home, he adds. Dubai Chamber, meanwhile, has claimed ecommerce businesses might generate up to $8...Fintech opens center in Riyadh
It is a first-of-its-kind center in King Abdullah Financial District.Foxconn and Saudi in talks to create microchips manufacturing facility
Foxconn Technology Group and Saudi Arabia are expected to jointly build a $9 billion facility that can make microchips, electric-vehicle components and other electronics. Foxconn, which is a supplier to Apple Inc, did not immediately respond to a request for comment, official sources said. According to reports, the Saudi authorities...Digital art in spotlight as Dubai makes crypto bid
Art Dubai, the Middle East's largest annual contemporary art fair, has featured for the first time digital works, as the wealthy Gulf emirate seeks to position itself as a crypto-assets hub.Gulf fitness sector works out well as Covid curbs ease
As the Covid restrictions ease, gyms and fitness centers in the region are on a solid path towards recovery with class occupancy catching up at 88 percent pre-COVID levels.UAE, Israel work to secure region’s food needs
Government support, coupled with strong social systems, must ensure that no one goes hungry, says Nobel Laureate Dr Dan ShechtmanInaugural session of Qatar-Nigeria Economic Forum begins
The Qatar-Nigeria Economic Forum kicked off in Lagos, the economic capital of the Federal Republic of Nigeria.Volkswagen plans 2 bn euro electric car plant in Germany
The announcement of the $2.2 billion investment came on the same day Tesla got the green light from local officials to start production at a new plant near Berlin.Bahrain signs pact with Cisco
The company will build the government’s data network.Diginomics helps revive region’s consumer confidence
It is becoming incredibly important for organisations, brands and brand owners to prioritise the refinement of their products and services. This would mean consciously automating processes that are otherwise time consuming in order to boost productivity, Gidwani adds.Romania-UAE Business Forum promotes economic collaboration
Romanian business leaders were speaking at Romania-UAE Business Forum at Expo 2020 Dubai.Rising inflation hobbles SMEs in Gulf countries
Diversifying, and strengthening local production structures is the most appropriate way to reduce inflation. Entrepreneurs and start-up companies may come forward to help their respective governments in finding more sustainable development solutions. The menace of inflation cannot be managed alone.Bahrain’s Growth Dynamics
Bahrain has a $90 per barrel breakeven oil price, so the country is moving forward with serious economic diversification plans among which is to become the Fintech hub.GCC beauty sector puts best face forward
Consumers are spending more on beauty products and fragrances despite inflation, says Salem Kaissi, Vice-President of multi-brand luxury beauty concept Faces.Etisalat rebranded e& in pursuit of global tech and investment ambitions
UAE’s biggest telecom operator Etisalat will now be called as e& after its rebranding on Wednesday, which was launched by Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Presidential Affairs. The rebranding comes as the group seeks to become a global technology and investment conglomerate. Mansour...Financial corruption hinders Gulf economic model
Beside Covid-19 pandemic, many countries in the region face war and conflicts. A robust economic system necessitates an effective strategy to combat corruption. If GCC countries wishes to be prosperous, there must be systems in place to fight corruption and ensure that the integrity of the state is maintained.Covid-19 shakes up GCC’s in-demand job profiles
Now, the fastest-growing job profiles in the GCC include a mix of both pandemic-resultant and non-pandemic-resultant positions.Cloud tech gains strength in GCC
Cloud market in UAE is at emerging stage and is likely to witness rapid growth in the coming years due to high adoption rate among SME’s and the digital transformation agenda.Venture capital invests $548m in Saudi start-ups
The investment spans several sectors including e-commerce, financial technology, education and transportationUAE, Hungary sign MoU to establish joint business council
The UAE Federation of the Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FCCI) and the Hungarian Chamber of Commerce and Industry (HCCI) will establish a UAE-Hungarian Business Council. The two parties signed an MoU at the Hungarian pavilion at Expo 2020 Dubai regarding the same on the sidelines of the third meeting...Google to overhaul ad tracking system on Android devices
Google announced plans Wednesday to limit ad tracking on its Android operating system running on billions of devices, a sensitive privacy issue that rival Apple has already moved to address on its iPhones. Tech giants are under growing pressure to better balance privacy and ad-targeting, as users complain and regulators...UAE and Turkey to cooperate in agriculture, rural development
The pact is in line with the UAE’s leadership to enhance international cooperation and exchange of successful experiences.UAE industrial exports surge to $32.6bn in 2021: Ministry of Industry
According to the 2021 annual report released by the Ministry of Industry and Advanced Technology, the rise in exports coincided with a major surge in factories commencing production in 2021, with 220 new facilities going into service.Elm to list on TASI
The final offer price was set at SR128 ($34.1) per share, the top end of an indicative range.UAE and Spain to collaborate in 4IR, industry, aerospace
The UAE’s Ministry of Industry and Advanced Technology (MoIAT) and Spain’s Ministry of Industry, Trade and Tourism (MITT) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to boost cooperation in the field of industry and advanced technology across multiple sectors. The MoU aims to establish a framework that will facilitate and enhance...UAE to train 10,000 female students in various fields
The UAE has launched the "building future talents" to build 10,000 UAE public school female students’ skills in the fields of science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM).Smart Madinah Forum 2022 kicks off
The forum aims at discussing concepts of smart cities and their relations to improving the quality of life.UAE and France aim to team up to meet energy challenges
The UAE and France held discussions on energy challenges and opportunities for collaboration in order to maximize energy system efficiency and the deployment of low carbon technologies to support their net zero by 2050 ambitions.Saudi Telecom Company signs over 15 pacts at LEAP22
The Saudi Telecom Company (STC) has signed fifteen agreements with major international companies, including Microsoft, Huawei, Ericsson, and Cisco, in addition to other agreements with different government agencies, such as the Ministry of Municipal and Rural Affairs and Housing, the Ministry of Tourism and the Saudi Tourism Authority.At least a year for permanent solution on 5G: US air regulator
Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) chief Steve Dickson, said the agency will "continue to shrink the problem" in the coming months.Saudi Arabia sees $6.4bn tech investment at LEAP
The fresh investments are said to be in line with Vision 2030, which aims to diversify the economy of Saudi Arabia, lessening its dependence on oil.Latest tech in focus as UAE celebrates innovations
UAE Innovates 2022, described as the largest innovation festival in the world, seeks to instill a culture of innovation and engage the community in innovative experiences.




















































