VMware Gitex

VMware to exhibit its latest innovations in multi-cloud, apps modernisation at Gitex Global

The company will also have a presence at Global DevSlam, a transformational project by the UAE government which will run alongside Gitex Global

Dubai South

Maersk signs agreement with Dubai South to expand footprint

The 162,000 square feet facility in the Dubai South Logistics District will become operational later this month

Sitecore

Sitecore to highlight benefits of composable digital experience platform at Gitex Global

The company has invested significantly in acquiring and integrating new products and focusing on a cloud-based, composable software-as-a-service model

Motorola Solutions opens innovation and training center in UAE

Motorola Solutions opens new innovation and training centre in UAE

The training centre will offer space for collaboration and co-development of purpose-built solutions to address public safety challenges

Aruba

Aruba to showcase secure edge-to-cloud networking solutions at Gitex Global

The company will cover all aspects of wired, wireless LAN and wide area networking solutions

Bitcoin mining revenue gauge declines to the lowest in two years

The largest cryptocurrency by market value has dropped almost 60 per cent this year to around $19,000

Natural gas

Natural gas buyers hoarding fuel at sea to prepare for winter

Natural gas prices in Europe and Asia are trading at a record high for this time of year

Britain’s longest reigning monarch, Queen Elizabeth II, passes away

In June this year, Queen Elizabeth became the first monarch in British history to celebrate a Platinum Jubilee

Crypto Oasis

Crypto Valley Association, Crypto Oasis team up to boost blockchain development in the Middle East

The alliance with Crypto Oasis will help build bridges, share knowledge and enable an exchange between crypto-passionates in Switzerland and Middle East

ADNEC rebrands and unveils new coporate identity

Abu Dhabi National Exhibitions Company unveils new corporate identity

The new corporate identity reflects ADNEC Group’s refreshed vision and mission, as it seeks to expand both in business terms and geographically

Safeen Feeders

AD Port Group’s Safeen Feeders to launch new service for Southeast Asia

The company launches first services to Southeast Asia, adding vital new trade routes for the UAE

Sharjah data centre

Khazna, Beeah Group to bring Sharjah its first Tier 3 data centre

The joint venture will focus on addressing the growing demand for digital infrastructure in the emirate, while aiming for sustainable operations and net-zero emissions by 2050

Honor 70

Hands-on review: Honor 70 smartphone

The smartphone is aimed at today’s social media generation, who seek flagship-level photography and videography capabilities

Emirates-NBD Securities launches onboarding platform

Emirates NBD Securities launches end-to-end digital onboarding platform

The improved onboarding process also provides access to other regional exchanges, advanced trading platforms and mobile app

Abu Dhabi to host space conference to strengthen cooperation, advance sector

Organised by the UAE Space Agency, the event is set to take place on December 5-6

Turkish Airlines

Turkish Airlines to ramp up flights to UAE

The carrier plans to increase flight frequencies to Istanbul from Abu Dhabi, Dubai and Sharjah

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Dubai CommerCity unveils new corporate identity

The free zone is seeking to strengthen its efforts to increase Dubai’s contribution to the country’s digital economy, which amounts to 4.3 per cent of the UAE’s GDP

E-commerce programme

Khalifa Fund launches e-commerce acceleration programme to boost SMEs’ digital capacity

The programme will feature a five day workshop covering the essentials of e-commerce, commencing September 21

GBM

GBM acquires cybersecurity service provider Coordinates Middle East

The firms will help organisations to address challenges faced with legacy managed security services that are historically complex to deploy

A350 fleet

Dubai’s Emirates plows over $350m in inflight entertainment systems for A350 fleet

The carrier has selected the new Thales’ AVANT Up system for its incoming fleet of Airbus A350 aircraft

Saudi economic growth revised higher as boom spreads beyond oil

GDP overall grew a revised 12.2 per cent from a year earlier, the fastest since 2011

Apple

Apple unveils iPhone 14 with camera upgrades, satellite feature

The iPhone remains Apple’s most important product by far, generating roughly 50 per cent of the company’s sales on its own

Dubai’s DIFC records 11% increase in new company registrations in H1 2022

A total of 537 new companies joined the centre in the first half of the year

Metaverse Holdings

Metaverse Holdings selects Dubai, Abu Dhabi as first cities in global metaverse launch

The emirates will be the first ‘utilised’ hub within the virtual world that replicates real-life experiences and places

Aster Hospitals UAE

Aster Hospitals adopts AI-powered speech recognition solution across its UAE facilities

The latest technology assists healthcare professionals to improve patient care and documentation quality

Ziina

UAE-based fintech Ziina eyes Jordan in regional push

The company successfully raised $9m during a seed round from prominent investors

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Twitter MENA reports 16% YoY growth in average monetisable daily active users in Q2 2022

Twitter MENA released the Twitter Trends 2022 Report for Saudi Arabia, which identified the digital economy, cryptocurrency and gender balance among key topics of interest

Abu Dhabi’s Al Seer Marine partners with Singapore’s Netbulk to expand freight services

The agreement will help clients mitigate supply chain uncertainties

Laliga Football

LaLiga football league partners with Dubai-based Galaxy Racer to spur growth

The joint venture aims to transform the sports league’s brand presence in the Middle East and North Africa region and the Indian subcontinent

Dubai Can initiative

Dubai Can initiative slashes usage of over 3.5 million single-use plastic bottles

During the last six months, 46 fountains were installed in various locations across the city