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"By participating in GITEX, we are introducing Dataflow-as-a-Service to an entirely new region, continuing our mission to become the global AI provider," says Christopher Kenny, SambaNova International GM of Europe, Middle East, Africa and Asia.

“Enterprises, especially those in highly regulated industries like financial services, face unique challenges when it comes to balancing innovation and regulatory compliance. For decades, IBM has been fuelling the transformation of the financial services industry, bringing IBM’s trusted industry experience and leadership in security and data privacy to help banks modernize, transform operations and drive innovation,” says Alan Peacock.

As Technology is taking lead in reshaping future, the launch of Dubai Blockchain Strategy will augment Dubai's status as a global technology leader, improving the government's efficiency while spurring industry creation and drawing global talent.

The eCommerce market in MENAP is growing at an exponential rate, according to the report. In 2020, 47% of customers predicted that they would buy online more regularly in the coming year. In 2021, about 83 percent of respondents indicate they'll keep or even increase their present level of eCommerce spending through 2022, indicating a permanent shift in consumer behavior.

We spoke with Nitin Agarwal, President @ Hundred, for our pre-GITEX feature to learn about the brand's hopes for the show this year. Take a look at the replies we received.

Ashar Nazim, MD of Spire Technologies, said that “changing the way banks and fintechs run their businesses. With the aim of achieving an Open Economy, all business and customers alike will see the benefits from services like this. We thank the CBB and the Economic Development Board for their continued support in Bahrain’s Regulatory Sandbox.”

“Awareness and adoption of Blockchain is growing rapidly. DIFC Blockchain Week is a unique opportunity to meet the best minds in the sector and discuss ways to strengthen and expand Blockchain use cases,” says Arif.

"Digital assets have the potential to reimagine commerce, from everyday acts like paying and getting paid to transforming economies, making them more inclusive and efficient," said Ajay Bhalla, president, Cyber & Intelligence at Mastercard.

On September 7 and 8, 2021, Finnovex Middle East 2021 will be held in a hybrid format, with in-person sessions at Conrad Dubai and simultaneous virtual streaming online. The two-day International Summit will look at how technology is reinventing banking innovation for 2021 and beyond, with the subject "Digging Deeper into Resilient and Agile Transformation Strategies."

“In what has been a challenging year for the international MICE industry, DWTC has led the way in safely reopening international large-scale events,” said Mahir Abdulkarim Julfar, Executive Vice President, Venue Services Management, Dubai World Trade Centre.