The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) yesterday revealed that it aligned with the position of the Nigeria Communications Commission (NCC) on the crisis between Etisalat and a consortium of 13 Nigerian …
Etisalat: Wider Web
Campaign details Brand: EtisalatBrand owner: EtisalatEntrant company: Etisalat – United Arab EmiratesIdea creation: Impact BBDO DubaiMarket: Middle East & North AfricaSector: Telecoms & utilitiesMedia …
Biden administration agrees arms sales to Riyadh and Abu Dhabi to counter China’s growing influence
The sales were announced as China’s President Xi Jinping prepares to visit Saudi Arabia as early as this week—his first overseas visit since the COVID pandemic—where he is expected to be given an …
UAE’s G42 unveils $10bln technology growth fund
The new fund will invest in late-stage growth companies with disruptive technologies and strong business fundamentals …
Emirates Post Group partners with DIFC FinTech Hive to promote technology innovation
The programme aims to co-create innovative technology solutions with leading Fintechs through the accelerator programme.
Gulf region flips bullish on crypto mining, but can it be green?
After a decade of hesitation, Gulf states have started to warm up to cryptocurrencies. The United Arab Emirates (UAE) and Bahrain, in particular, are looking to attract centralized crypto exchanges — …
UAE a reliable supplier of least carbon-intensive oil and gas, says Dr Al Jaber
The UAE is a reliable supplier of some of the world’s least carbon-intensive oil and gas, as the Emirates achieves record growth in renewables, said Dr Sultan Al Jaber, Minister of Industry and …
UAE-based G42 launches $10 bln fund to boost AI-driven investments in emerging markets
UAE-based G42, an artificial intelligence (AI) and cloud computing technology company, launched on Thursday a $10 billion G42 Expansion Fund, a global technology growth fund formed in strategic …
Asia Cup 2022 in UAE: Dubai Police to use smart tech to secure cricket matches
The Dubai Police have confirmed their security preparedness to host Asia Cup 2022. This came as the Dubai Events Security Committee (ESC) reviewed security measures for the matches that will be held …
Dubai’s RTA equips ‘back to school’ fleet with upgraded GPS tracking and emergency measures
Dubai Taxi Corporation and the emirates’ Roads and Transport Authority said they hope the safety measures will encourage more students to take the bus as it fits with their strategic objectives aimed …
Cisco study reveals how hybrid working has improved UAE employees’ performance
Hybrid working practices in UAE companies have improved several areas of employee performance, according to the findings of the new Cisco Hybrid Work Report. The survey polled 1,050 employees …
Emirates introduces Airbus A380 to Bengaluru: What you need to know about the world’s largest passenger plane
The world’s largest passenger aeroplane will be deployed on the Dubai-Bengaluru route for the first time beginning 30 October. With private suites, inflight spas, Bvlgari toiletries, private minibars …
Mubadala-backed UAE firm sets up $13.8 billion fund for tech deals
The new fund will be managed by a unit of G42 and target late-stage growth companies with disruptive technologies. It will operate as a private equity investor, with a significant share of funds …
RIT Dubai smart cities program supports vision for holistic urban communities
Dr. Sanjay Modak, Chair of the Graduate Programs & Research Department at RIT Dubai explained, “The MSPS: Smart Cities program is designed to bring together three key elements t …
6G Market is Going to Boom – Spotlight on Market Leaders | Ericsson, Cisco, Qualcomm, Intel
Latest survey on 6G Market – Global Outlook and Forecast … Middle East & Africa: Saudi Arabia, UAE, Turkey, Egypt, and South Africa. – Europe: the United Kingdom, France, Italy, Germany …
5G to play important role in media future
Du Zhanyuan, president of the China International Publishing Group, said the technological revolution made possible by 5G has become an important force in reshaping the media and public opinion.
UAE is leading a bold and realistic change to clean energy
The UAE has three of the world’s largest single-site solar plants, has invested in renewable projects in over 40 developed and developing countries, and plans to …