Sanad picks new CEO
Sanad, a subsidiary of Mubadala Investment Company, has appointed Mansoor Janahi as the new Group CEO.Oman and Finland seek to boost business ties
Oman and Finland are looking to boost cooperation between the private sectors of two countries, particularly in the fields of industry, technology and services.World’s first hydrogen-powered flying boat, ‘THE JET,’ set to launch in Dubai
Swiss based start-up THE JET ZeroEmission announced that it has inked an agreement with Zenith Marine Services LLC, a UAE based company; and DWYN LLC to manufacture and operate ‘THE JET’ – the first clean-energy, hydrogen-powered flying boat. Featuring an iconic design, the boat’s world premiere will be held in...Fun sector: Leisure puts UAE economy at ease
Estimations by the Middle East and North Africa Attraction and Leisure Council (MENALAC) put the number of leisure centers in the UAE alone at around 400, employing more than 15,000 people. The industry, which was hit by the COVID-19 pandemic, is reviving as the Gulf country opens amidst high vaccination...UAE leads GCC in ICT investments, spending
The Gulf region stays strong both regionally and globally in terms of the number of internet users and the populations with maximum number of cell phones.Israel okays UAE joint fund for high-tech investment
The Israel government has approved the plan for a joint fund with the UAE for investment in high-tech firms and ideas.Israeli firm develops body cams with facial recognition
Tirza, a former Israeli army colonel, says his company Yozmot Ltd aims to produce a body-worn camera enabling police to scan crowds and detect suspects in real time.Savii seeks to empower GCC teens financially
The new UAE-based start-up is trying to instil the virtues of economy among teenagers in the regionOver 50,000 joined consult ahead of new constitution in Tunisia
The consultation will last until March 20 with topics including politics, economics, finance, social, health, education, and cultural affairs.ExxonMobil to go net-zero by 2050
The net-zero target is only for its operations, not products.Israeli tech firms line up for UAE manpower
Dozens of Israeli high tech companies are keen to open units in Dubai or Abu Dhabi after Rapyd's decision to open its office in UAE. "The attraction of this option is that it can be a means for companies to lure much needed manpower that cannot be brought to Israel,"...Remote working becoming a norm in MENA: Zoom
The year 2022 would “offer a more comprehensive acceptance of remote working policies, as more companies are allowing employees anywhere,” Sam Tayan, head of MENA at Zoom, told TRENDS in an interview. Zoom is eyeing a big piece of the video-communication pie in these countries.Rabat: ‘MoroccoTech’ brand to promote digital sector
MoroccoTech aims to position the country as a digital destination of choice internationally.Indonesian student’s selfies fetch $1m in NFT sales
Sultan Al Ghozali, a computer science student at a university, has taken a picture of himself sitting in front of his computer almost every day for the last five years.Despite culture, MENA coffee business still nascent
The region’s coffee market growing rapidly creates new business opportunities, says Ali Al-Ebrahim, founder and CEO of COFE.Spotify, Anghami vie for local talent in MENA
Anghami is developing social features that will enhance the listening experience of friends and family members and create communities on the platform.CES show highlights: Robo-dogs, self-sailing boat, brain tech
The CES tech show in Las Vegas closed its 2022 edition on Friday, after pushing ahead with a significantly downsized gathering despite surging Covid cases. Industry behemoths like Amazon and Google stayed away over the virus risk, but the more than 2,200 firms big and small in attendance still pitched...As health concerns rise around the world, car gadgets proliferate
The Italian startup Filo launched a Bluetooth-based alarm system for children's car seats to prevent kids from being left in the car on hot days.France hits Google, Facebook with huge fines over ‘cookies’
Cookies are little packets of data that are set up on a user's computer when they visit a website, allowing web browsers to save information about their session.US telecom firms agree to airlines’ call, delay 5G rollout
The move came a day after AT&T and Verizon rebuffed a request to delay the already delayed rollout, prompting airlines to threaten legal action. Aviation regulators have raised concerns that the new system might interfere with the devices planes use to measure altitude.‘Challenging year ahead for logistics industry’
Companies have used innovative methods to keep their operations running while overcoming numerous challenges linked to Covid-19 pandemic. However, the situation in the air freight market "continues to remain challenging," according to DHL Global Forwarding Middle East & Africa CEO Amadou Diallo.CES prepares to draw tech crowd despite Covid-19 surge
Multiple companies — including Amazon, BMW, and Microsoft — reduced or canceled their attendance as Covid-19 case numbers broke records, but organizers said safety protocols were in place for thousands of expected attendees. But some experts urged caution and daily testing, as not all attendees can be counted on to...GCC countries competing to lead the world in AI
Several countries in the region have already formed AI policies to support their national goals after this technology demonstrated its ability to serve in several areas.US further delays 5G rollout to study impact on aircraft safety
US authorities have asked telecom operators AT&T and Verizon to delay their 5G rollout for up to two weeks. The rollout had already been postponed earlier amid uncertainty about interference with vital flight-safety equipment.Jordan approves draft of personal data protection law
The draft law aims to create a legal framework that strikes a balance between individuals’ rights to protect their personal data, and allowing data to be processed.Palestinians raise alarm over Facebook content ‘suppression’
Allegations of pro-Israeli bias at Facebook were renewed in October when Human Rights Watch said the platform had "suppressed content posted by PalestiniansTech 2022 trends: Meatless meat, Web 3.0, Big Tech battles
Meat alternatives have become common in an increasing number of US households, thanks in part to Beyond Meat and Impossible Food plant-based products.Masses gearing up as NFTs enter video games
Non-fungible tokens are digital items whose certificates of authenticity and ownership are registered on blockchains, the technology behind cryptocurrencies.How do NFTs work? Here’s a peek
An NFT by digital artist Beeple was auctioned at Christie's in March for $69.3 million in March this year.Jordan eyes investments with ICT growth
Investment opportunities also exist in IT solutions for Jordan's financial sector and enterprise solutions and emerging applications. In addition, Jordan is experiencing an influx of investment to develop software-dependent sectors such as transportation, tourism, energy, and water, the Jordanian minister adds.Strategies to enhance Dubai’s security ecosystem reviewed
Digital Dubai is developing the latest strategies and initiatives to enhance the efficiency of the emirate’s integrated security ecosystem.Google celebrates Bahrain’s national day with a dedicated animated doodle
The modern state of Bahrain was founded by Ahmed Al Fateh in 1783 and on 16 December 1971, Isa Bin Salman Al Khalifa became the first emir of the country.RewirEd Summit concluded at Expo 2020 Dubai
The RewirEd Summit sponsored by Etihad Airways and Hettich in Expo 2020 Dubai concluded yesterday with a series of major announcements and program launched to transform the worldwide education systemEDB, Jetro ink investment deal
The agreement will promote direct investment in various fields.UAE launch trials of autonomous taxis
The UAE last month approved a temporary license to test self driving taxis on the roads with safety officer sitting on driver's seat in case of emergency.Iraq to increase oil production, says minister
The oil production in Majnoon Oil field will be increased to 450,000 barrels per day, said the Oil Minister of Iraq, Ihsan Abdul Jabbar Ismail.Gates visits Dubai Expo, urges attainment of Sustainable Development Goals
During the tour, Gates was briefed on the ‘Ideabatic’, a low-cost innovation developed by Kitty Liao of the UK.Tech-enabled sustainability can help hospitality
SB Group founder and CEO Sanjeevv Bhatia says the hotel industry can no longer ignore net-zero goals.Twitter bans sharing of photos
Twitter's first policy shift under the new CEO Parag AgrawalGACA, Cisco sign MoU
The MoU will enhance the scope of digital transformation.Tech 2022 trends: Meatless meat, Web 3.0, Big Tech battles
Meat alternatives have become common in an increasing number of US households, thanks in part to Beyond Meat and Impossible Food plant-based products.Emirates Stallions acquires stake in WFC
Acquisition aimed at diversifying Emirates Stallions' business.QFZA, Alfardan Automotive partner to build logistical hub
Alfardan Automotive's regional center will be located in the mobility industries cluster in Umm Al Houl Free Zone, located near Hamad Port a greenfield mega port enhancing trade through the port and increasing the volume of goods passing through it.Abu Dhabi to host new Amazon fulfillment center from 2024
Abu Dhabi will host a new Amazon fulfillment center, expected to be the most technologically advanced in the region. It will begin to operate from 2024.EDB lends $190m to SMEs
The loans were given to industrial companies in five priority sectors.Meta launches MENA campaign against child abuse
In the eye of the storm of allegations that it did not act against child abuse, Meta said the campaign will prevent exactly those things.Companies in UAE should invest in technology to stay ahead of digital curve: Microsoft Hololens chief
With the current global circumstances accelerating the need for immersive tools such as augmented reality and virtual reality, businesses across the UAE must invest in technologies in order to stay ahead of the digital curve, Maria Pace said. She was speaking at the ‘Immersive Technologies: Unlocking a Mixed Reality’ panel...Turkey turns to OECD agreement instead of digital tax
The US Treasury has said in a statement that the deal with Turkey "represents a pragmatic solution.”UAE’s largest non-oil industrial company joins in-country value program
Emirates Global Aluminum (EGA), the largest industrial company in the UAE outside of oil and gas, has joined the in-country value (ICV) program of the Ministry of Industry & Advanced Technology (MoIAT). EGA’s aluminum is the biggest made-in-the-UAE export after oil and gas and is shipped to over 50 countries...Mosul restaurant brings robot waiters to Iraq
The robots being used in the restaurant are imported but the installation, applications and their servers are managed by the University of Mosul.



















































