Computer, electronic devices manufacturing grows in GCC
The GCC computer and electronic products manufacturing industry has achieved significant growth in the past few years, with the compound...
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Egypt offers long-awaited 4G licenses
The launch of 4G licenses in Egypt will help boost low user revenue for telecoms companies and improve service quality,...
Dubai grows entrepreneurship through technology
A solid regulatory base, strong government support and rising demand from a young population are fueling Dubai’s efforts to foster...
Jordan pushes for cashless transaction
Several innovations in Jordan’s banking sector over the past two years have helped facilitate an increase in cashless transactions, including...
Bahrain moves to strengthen ICT services
Providing countrywide high-speed internet service is the overarching aim of Bahrain’s latest master plan for the kingdom’s ICT industry. Launched...
Saudi Arabia aims to become technology powerhouse
Saudi Arabia is set to become a world class, technologically advanced country under the new economic strategy led by Deputy...
Start-up culture on the rise in Qatar
With an expanded space and a growing portfolio of programs, the Qatar Science and Technology Park (QSTP) is an established...
Qatar's commercial sector to spend $2.8 billion on ICT
Total ICT (information and communications technology) spending by Qatar's "commercial sector" is projected to increase to nearly $2.8bn by 2019,...
Smart tech can cut utilities spend by $10 billion in GCC
Smart technologies can help reduce the investment needs of new desalination and power plants by approximately $10 billion in the...
Dubai’s shift to digital retail
Online shopping is expected to drive retail growth in Dubai in the coming years, though migration toward e-payment remains a...
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