July 4, 2022
Microsoft appoints Naim Yazbeck as GM, UAE
Microsoft UAE has announced the appointment of Naim Yazbeck as General Manager, Microsoft UAE, effective July 1, 2022. Yazbeck takes over for Sayed Hashish, who has held the position since 2016.
June 27, 2022
41% of UAE residents turned to telemedicine solutions in 2021, survey reveals
Digital health players focused on analytics are emerging and enabling digital transformation in the healthcare sector across key markets in the Middle East. BCG’s analysis segmented analytics players into three archetypes: (1) players with broad analytics capabilities (i.e., not only focused on healthcare), (2) players with health analytics capabilities in select use cases, (3) players bringing holistic health platforms.
June 23, 2022
Pure Storage redefines AI-ready infrastructure
Pure Storage®, the IT pioneer that provides the most advanced data storage technology and services in the world, has announced AIRI®/S, the next generation of its complete AI-ready infrastructure developed by Pure Storage and NVIDIA.
June 22, 2022
Tribal Credit to deliver Shari’a compliant products in MENA region
Tribal Credit, a Silicon Valley-based global company that provides integrated financial solutions for startups in the Middle East and emerging markets, announced that it has hired Shariyah Review Bureau (SRB), a Shari'a Advisory firm based in the Gulf Cooperation Council, to review, certify, and supervise Shari'a compliance for its new corporate cards and working capital products in Islamic markets.
June 22, 2022
More banking executives view FinTechs as partners: Report
According to a global survey of 300 C-suite banking industry executives, 54% believe their financial institutions have faced increased competition from digital alternatives over the last three years. These executives, however, indicate that they are better positioned to compete. Notably, 84% said they have the necessary technological tools to create new digital products and services to some extent or more.