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Intel Concludes “Challenge ME!” Internet of Things Event
Under the patronage of His Excellency the Lebanese Minister of Telecommunications, Boutros Harb, the final award ceremony of “Challenge ME!” an Intern...
“El Appathon” a 36-Hour App Hackathon Launched
Emirates Islamic, one of the leading Islamic financial institutions in the UAE, today announced the launch of the ‘EI Appathon’, a challenge that call...
TiE Dubai announces speakers for TiECon Dubai 2015
The Dubai Chapter of The Indus Entrepreneurs (TiE) has announced its line-up for this year’s TiECon Dubai 2015, Dubai’s edition of TIECon, Silicon Val...
Smile Closes $365 Million Financing to Expand 4G LTE Network in Africa
Smile Telecoms Holdings Ltd (“Smile”), which owns and operates mobile wireless 4G LTE broadband networks in the 800MHz band in Nigeria, Tanzania and U...
Steelcase and Jeraisy to Make “Node Chair” Locally
To support the growth of the Saudi Arabian education sector, Steelcase and local partner Jeraisy Group will be manufacturing at its factory in Riyadh ...
Mandilicious Enters the Saudi Arabia Market
Mandilicious, the world’s first quick service restaurant to serve traditional and authentic Mandi and other authentic Arabian dishes, is expandi...
Startup Idea: Restaurant Crowdfunding Platform Turns Customers Into Investors
Once restaurants and bars open it’s ultimately down to local customers to determine whether or not they succeed — voting with their patronage.
Startup Idea: A Device That Helps New Drivers With Road Safety
The market has already seen apps such as RodeDog and Safety Sight which keep an eye on bad road habits such as texting while driving and speeding. Now...
Drones for Good: Drones to be Used for Urban Planning in Difficult-to-Access Suburbia
The use of drones in mapping for urban planning in difficult-to-access suburbia is the most voted idea from the international community amongst semi-f...