GITEX

Telecom Company adopts new strategy

Jeddah - Muslimchronicle

Saudi Telecom Company (STC) has depended on a new strategy that focuses on growth via new areas and not the traditional telecommunications areas, said STC CEO Dr. Khalid al-Bayari, adding that this strategy includes the digital content, digital financial services, and the information technology in addition to the limited geography. Bayari stated that new investments will be centered in theRead more

From flying taxis to robocops, Dubai

Dubai - Muslimchronicle

From flying taxis to Batman-style surveillance motorcycles, Dubai's GITEX expo this week showcased innovations that were symbols of the city-state's ambitions to be a metropolis of the future. Known for its futuristic skyline and artificial islands, Gulf emirate Dubai has carved out a place alongside cities like Singapore as a hub for innovative ideas. At this year's 37th GulfRead more

Middle East Companies Risk Nearly USD 1 Million

Dubai - Muslimchronicle

The average Middle East organization faces high risk of ransomware attacks, which could cost nearly USD 1 million, industry experts commented today on the results of a report released ahead of GITEX Technology Week in Dubai. Since the summer, hundreds of thousands of computers worldwide have been infected by the WannaCry ransomware, a malware that encrypts data and demands ransomwareRead more

Instant, Secure, Cross-Border Remittance

Dubai - Muslimchronicle

UAE residents will soon be able to send remittances directly through their mobile phones, using a first-of-its-kind mobile wallet, which is set to launch at GITEX Technology Week 2017. The new service, which enables instant and secure transaction through a mobile application, has been developed by digital payments enabler Trriple. With a booming economy and an expat population of aboutRead more

Egyptian IT companies sign $2.1m agreements at GITEX

Cairo - MENA

A total of $2.1 million-worth agreements were signed by Egyptian IT companies during their participation in the 36th GITEX Technology Week, a computer hardware and software trade show, held on October 16-20 in Dubai, the Information Technology Industry Development Agency (ITIDA) said. Egyptian company Og Tech announced its expansion in the Gulf market with opening a branch in Dubai toRead more

STC, SAP partner to empower public sector, SME scalability

Riyadh - Arab Today

Saudi Telecom Co. (STC) and SAP announced a strategic partnership agreement at GITEX to cooperate on the provision of cloud-based subscription model enterprise software solutions to organizations of all sizes in the public and private sector in the Kingdom. As per the agreement and arrangements between STC and SAP, most SAP solutions and workloads are now supported on the STCRead more

Emirates Auction concludes participation

Dubai - Arab Today

"Emirates Auction" the leading UAE-based auction company, concluded its participation in of the 36th edition of the "GITEX Technology Week", which concluded on Thursday at the Dubai World Trade Centre, where it showcased to visitors its state-of-the-art innovation and technology in online and traditional auction. Led by HE Abdulla Matar Al-Mannaei, Managing Director of Emirates Auction, the team briefed publicRead more

Dubai Smart Government Pavilion in Gitex 2016

Dubai - Arab Today

"Emirates Auction", the leading UAE-based auction company in the Middle East, announced its platinum sponsorship of the “Smart Dubai Government” pavilion during36th session of the "GITEX Technology Week", which will take place between October 16 to 20, at the Dubai World trade Centre. The “Smart Dubai” pavilion, which brings together “55" government and non-government organizations, offers unique insights on someRead more

Sharjah Department of eGovernment Reveals Design

Sharjah - Arab Today

Sustainability and nature will be the two key design elements on display at the Sharjah government’s unified pavilion at GITEX Technology Week 2016, the region’s largest technology trade fair, which takes place from October 16-20 at Dubai World Trade Centre. The design of the stand, which will incorporate the range of the UAE’s third largest emirate’s government bodies, was unveiledRead more