Business
The Cribb Launches Corporate Ventures Programs
Dubai-based incubator, The Cribb, has marked its third anniversary. The company celebrated its achievements at its headquarters in Al Quoz, Dubai with over 100 startups and corporates representatives ...
GITEX Global Startup Movement Creates International Startup Partnerships
The GITEX Global Startup Movement brought innovation and young entrepreneurs together last week. Two healthcare startups, Polish mobile application Dr. Barbara, and Pakistani 3D printed prosthetics st...
Innovation Drives Nigeria’s $3 Billion Energy Modernisation Programme
Energy companies are playing a leading role in supporting high-tech energy infrastructure projects in Nigeria and across Africa, according to the head of research and development at one of the leading...
Most Regional Businesses Feel Threatened by Digital Startups: Dell Technologies
A new research from Dell Technologies says that 85 percent of businesses believe digital startups will pose a threat to their organization, either now or in the future. This phenomenon is propelling i...
Big Data Can Transform Music Experience Says Troy Carter
Virtual reality concerts and Big Data will transform the music experience, innovator Troy Carter announced today at GITEX Technology Week. “The future is mixed reality with live spaces and concerts, a...
Dubai Serves as Hub for South East Asian Digital Companies
Dubai is increasingly the hub for Southeast Asian innovators expanding to emerging markets in the Middle East and Africa, according to experts speaking at GITEX Technology Week. Thanks to increasing p...
UAE Customers are Switching from Cash to Digital
Methods of payment are changing for customers in the UAE, with many now switching from cash to digital. In the first half of 2016, the number of du customers paying bills online through the telco’s fa...
Etisalat to Empower Startups and SMBs
Etisalat has announced SME Beyond Borders 2016 – a unique platform created just for the Small and Medium Business (SMB) community to foster awareness on disruptive business models from around the worl...
Gulf Investors Explore Untapped Opportunities in Africa at ALN 2016
Africa’s strong economic fundamentals and investment opportunities sparked interest from Gulf investors during the third ALN Annual International Conference held on 5 and 6 October 2016 in Dubai. Und...