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Minimal Brexit Impact expected in the Middle East
As many come to terms with the result of the June 23, 2016, British referendum to leave the European Union, many are considering whether there may be a ripple effect as far away as the Middle East. Wi...
Souqalmal.com becomes the fastest growing online car insurance portal
Souqalmal.com, who announced the launch of its online end-to-end car insurance comparison platform across the UAE in June, has since become the fastest growing online retail car insurance portal in te...
TURN8 forms a new Venture Capital Fund
: Dubai-based TURN8 has launched $60 million Venture Capital Fund for technology innovation. TURN8 Innovation Fund I L.P. makes TURN8 one of the largest providers of seed capital in the region caterin...
Crisis-Hit Construction Firm Oger Gets Help From Saudi Government
Saudi Arabia’s government is discussing a proposal to take over construction conglomerate Saudi Oger, owned by the family of former Lebanese Prime Minister Saad al-Hariri, a Lebanese newspaper reporte...
Businesses Can Use VPN Says UAE Watchdog
The telecommunication watchdog of the UAE has said that there are no regulations in the country which prevent the use of virtual private networks (VPN) technology by companies, institutions and banks ...
Dubai to invest $275 mln in global innovation initiative
The Dubai government on Tuesday said it plans to invest 1 billion dirhams ($275 million) over the next five years in a new initiative that challenges global companies to brainstorm technological advan...
Alabbar buys stake in Aramex
Mohammad Alabbar, chairman of Emaar Properties, has his eyes set on the digital space. He has spoken about the importance of producing digital content in the Arab world and his company, Alabbar Entrpi...
Langoor Arrives in UAE
Langoor, the full service digital-first agency, has now extended its creative wingspan in Dubai. With its maiden office in the city of trade & global city, Langoor is looking at bringing its skill...
General Women’s Union Signs Agreement with TRA
The General Women’s Union and the UAE Telecommunications Regulatory Authority (TRA) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the aim of enhancing cooperation and coordination between the tw...