Standard Chartered and upSWOT, a leading US-based fintech platform that connects business applications (apps) for integrated data analysis, unveiled a firstof-its-kind initiative with a pilot in Singapore that will offer the Bank’s small- and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) clients actionable insights and intelligent forecasting capabilities on a single digital platform. Upon signing up for this pilot […]

Google Cloud announced a series of new agreements with government agencies, economic trade groups, and local businesses in Qatar – underpinning the company’s continued support of the country as it accelerates its digital transformation with cloud technologies in line with the National Vision 2030. Thomas Kurian, CEO of Google Cloud, visited the country and met […]

UAE-headquartered TIME Hotels has signed an agreement to manage 35 luxurious lodges in an equestrian eco-resort in Ifrane’s National Park in Morocco’s Atlas Mountains, its first property in the North African country. The Atlas Crown Collection by TIME Resort will undergo a major extension and facelift which is expected to be completed by the end […]

Over The Top (OTT) digital media services provider Basebone announced today that it will be significantly bolstering its Arabic-focused content within its flagship product baseplay™ as part of its expansion strategy within the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region. The move comes on the back of ballooning demand by its regional fanbase for culturally-inspired […]

RAMZIQ Group the Dubai-based company announced the expansion of ZENIQ’s decentralized, secure, and easily accessible blockchain platform ecosystem in the United Arab Emirates. RAMZIQ translates to “Your Token” in Arabic and underlines the group’s mission which is the move towards fully decentralized services. RAMZIQ Group is the company that is driving the success of the […]

Diagnostics Elite, the leading company in teleradiology, through its arm, Premier Diagnostics Medical Company, which is specialized in establishing and operating radiology imaging centers, signed yesterday a strategic agreement with Nahdi Care clinics to establish and operate radiology centers in various cities of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia at an estimated total cost exceeding SAR […]

Pakistan’s leading travel booking platform, Sastaticket.pk and Fly Jinnah, a new entrant to Pakistan’s aviation sector, have entered into a collaboration/partnership under which Fly Jinnah tickets would be available through the Sastaticket.pk platform. Under the collaboration, Fly Jinnah customers would be able to seamlessly book their flights through the Sastaticket platform on attractive and discounted rates. […]

Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC), the leading global financial centre in the Middle East, Africa and South Asia (MEASA) region, has continued to attract exceptional interest from financial technology firms, making FinTech the Centre’s fastest growing sector. Client growth continues to be strong across all sectors, however, interest from FinTechs in the Centre has outpaced […]

Jazz, Pakistan’s leading digital operator and a part of the VEON Group, has signed an agreement with UN Women to introduce digital and financial literacy programs for women-led microbusinesses in underprivileged areas. Under this program, by 2025, 10,000 women micro-entrepreneurs will also be provided free sims, internet data, calls and SMS bundles, and JazzCash Wallets. The idea behind this collaboration […]

Dubai-based insurance innovator Beema Insurance, part of ENOC Group, is geographically expanding its operations within the GCC to include Bahrain. Beema’s insurance policies in Bahrain will be underwritten by the Bahrain Kuwait Insurance Company (BSC) (BKIC) who offer the highest levels of motor protection in Bahrain. The agreement was celebrated during a signing ceremony in […]