Dubai Chamber of Digital Economy announces events and activities planned for GITEX Global 2022

    Dubai Chamber of Digital Economy will host a series of high-level events, meetings and activities as a strategic partner at North Star Dubai, the largest startup event in the Middle East, Africa and South Asia, organised as part of GITEX Global 2022. With the Chamber’s support, record participation is expected at North Star […]

Abu Dhabi cloud kitchen start-up The Cloud raises $10mln

UAE-based cloud kitchen start-up, The Cloud, has secured $10 million in a new funding round led by a consortium of venture investors. The Cloud is a B2B2C kitchen platform where food businesses can leverage their excess capacity by hosting third party restaurants. The investment, led by Middle East Venture Partners (MEVP) and Olayan Financing Company, […]

ADX market data goes live on TradingView platform

  The Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange (ADX) has signed a new data-sharing partnership with TradingView, a US-based leading financial information portal, to help attract a new generation of global traders and investors to the exchange. As part of the agreement, ADX market data is now live on TradingView’s platform and accessible by a large base […]

Abu Dhabi’s ADQ to invest more than $367mln to fund R&D in tech

UAE investment and holding company ADQ will allocate more than 100 million dirhams ($367.3 million) for research and development (R&D) in the technology sector. ADQ will also allocate additional funds to fast-track the trial and adoption of artificial intelligence (AI) and automation through “innovative proof-of-proof concepts and pilots,” the company said in a statement. The […]

Dubai-based Qashio launches UAE’s first corporate card

UAE – Qashio, a UAE-based fintech company, has launched the first corporate expense management card and software for business transactions in the country. The platform will enable business owners and financing partners to have more control over their expenses, according to a press release on Wednesday. Through the software programme, entrepreneurs will be able to control […]

Dubai CommerCity announced as title sponsor of Seamless Middle East 2022

  Dubai CommerCity is participating as title sponsor in the fourth edition of Seamless Middle East, the largest event for smart payment solutions, e-commerce, and retail, held at Dubai World Trade Centre from 31st May to 1st June. Dubai CommerCity, is a joint venture of the Dubai Airport Free Zone Authority (DAFZA) and the property […]

Abu Dhabi-listed telecom firm e& forays into NFTs

UAE telecommunications firm e&, formerly known as Etisalat Group, announced on Wednesday the launch of its first set of non-fungible tokens (NFTs), marking its foray into the digital assets space. A first by a technology and investment conglomerate in the Middle East, the NFTs will be distributed selectively, the company said, citing that it will […]

How Ghadan 21 launched by Sheikh Mohamed protected Abu Dhabi from crises

UAE – Ghadan 21, launched in 2019 by the UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, ensured that the Emirates’ economy and its people are well-shielded from the internal and external shocks and crises including the Covid-19 pandemic. The Dh50 billion programme supported and delivered the transformation of the Emirate’s economy, knowledge […]

Dubai residents can now reduce water, electricity bills with new smart tool

The Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (Dewa) has introduced a new tool that will allow residents to easily understand their consumption patterns and help reduce their utility bills. The Self-Assessment Tool, launched as part of Dewa’s Smart Living initiative, includes a survey on electricity and water consumption for customers to assess their consumption and learn […]

FAB teams up with IBM to hasten digital transformation

First Abu Dhabi Bank (FAB), the UAE’s largest bank and one of the world’s largest and safest financial institutions, has teamed up with IBM Consulting to support the bank’s ongoing digital transformation journey. IBM will work to enhance FAB’s digital platforms in a hybrid cloud environment to help deliver a seamless digital experience to the […]