Qatar Islamic Bank (QIB), Qatar’s leading digital bank, announced the launch of Samsung Wallet, a secure and easy-to-use mobile payment service for all QIB Debit, Credit and Prepaid cardholders owning Samsung devices. Samsung Wallet is a robust mobile payment platform that supports the shift towards digital wallets and provides a secure e-payments avenue around the […]
Yandex makes its way to the Middle East, presenting a new service – Yandex Games: a launchpad for game-makers and a catalog of brand new HTML5 games. The platform is available for game developers and creators in the MENA region giving them an excellent opportunity to share and monetize their game projects. Yandex Games was […]
FOO, an award-winning provider of B2B SaaS solutions, has signed an agreement with Network International – the leading enabler of digital commerce across the Middle East and Africa (MEA). By combining their technology and expertise, the two companies will streamline the transformation of incumbent financial institutions into innovative and agile players through an out-of-the-box digital […]
Etihad Guest, the frequent flyer programme of the UAE’s national airline Etihad Airways, has partnered with The National Aquarium Abu Dhabi, the largest aquarium in the Middle East. The Aquarium will participate in the “Miles on the Go” programme for Etihad Guest members to benefit from every time they visit. Etihad Guest members can now instantly […]
Leading the nation’s bean industry, Maria Pavani and her growing company, Tres Marias have perfected yet another product to give coffee lovers that premium coffee experience in their own homes. Specializing in sustainable, environmentally-conscious, and high-demand coffee, this UAE homegrown brand is launching its newest range of plant-based barista milk, the quintessential partner to a […]
Kanoo Travel, the first IATA member agency in the GCC and prominent force within the Middle East’s travel Industry, has unveiled their key strategic initiatives (2023-2027). The future roadmap builds upon a robust digitalization plan to deploy state-of-the-art technology, utilize cloud-based contact centers, and enable intelligent retailing to provide customers with a highly tailored next-generation […]
Nutanix, a leader in hybrid multicloud computing, announced new features in its Cloud Platform to accelerate the adoption of Kubernetes running both at scale and cost-effectively. The company announced broad support for leading Kubernetes container platforms, built-in infrastructure as code capabilities, and enhanced data services for modern applications. These new features allow DevOps teams to […]
Pyypl – pronounced “People” – the Middle East and Africa (MEA) focused financial services platform and Hub71 company has closed its target Series B raise of $20 million from a diverse group of international investors and ten existing investors. Pyypl is considering opening a second tranche for further investment due to interest from investors. Since […]
Hub71, Abu Dhabi’s global tech ecosystem, and Al Yah Satellite Communications Company PJSC “Yahsat” , the UAE’s flagship satellite solutions provider listed on the Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange (ADX), announced a collaboration to accelerate startup technology adoption in satellite communications. Through this partnership, Yahsat will work with founders in the Hub71 community to advance technological […]
Award-winning UAE-born burger brand Pickl is set to launch its first international franchise in the Kingdom of Bahrain. Zayani Foods, the food and beverages arm of Al Zayani Investments Group, has been chosen as the franchise partner and will open the first Pickl branch in the country in December 2022. Founded by Steve Flawith and […]