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June 21, 2021

Tweeq raises a seven-figure investment, co-led by STV and Raed Ventures

Tweeq will allow users open a feature-rich spending account in a matter of seconds through their mobile app – where they can immediately start receiving and making payments, set monthly budgets and long-term financial goals.
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June 21, 2021

How tech is empowering Middle Eastern e-commerce Sector

Amazon Prime Day this year is going to be different. It originally started in 2015 as part of Amazon's 20th anniversary celebrations - It feels like it’s been around forever. Over these past few years, Prime Day has transformed into an annual 2-day event for dedicated online shoppers - and has pivoted and evolved to meet our needs year on year.
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June 21, 2021

LG unveils world’s first rollable OLED TV in the UAE

The TV’s 65-inch flexible OLED display is created from one sheet of glass and features self-lit pixelsand independent dimming control to deliver picture quality of astounding depth and vibrancy.
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June 19, 2021

IBM global survey in 22 markets: Pandemic digital habits causing security

Consumers’lax approach to security, combined with rapid digital transformation by businesses during the pandemic, may provide attackers with further ammunition to propagate cyberattacks across industries – from ransomware to data theft.
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June 13, 2021

Virgin Mobile’s launches effortless Self-Activation SIM

The new SIM can be activated in minutes through the Virgin Mobile App, removing the need to visit the outlets. Customers simply need to scan the SIM’s barcode, choose their desired phone number, and select a preferred package. The SIM will be activated instantly using the Absher platform for digital government services.
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June 11, 2021

Epson research foresees demand for technological enhanced events

Epson is the manufacturer of projectors with over a third share of the global projector market – and its high lumenlaser projectors have been used to create immersive and interactive experiential environments.
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June 10, 2021

UAE sees 55% growth in Finance App as FinTech up marketing spend

The consumer finance industry is fast-growing across the Middle East, so it’s not a surprise to see demand for mobile apps increasing .With marketing being a primary driver of installs, and the amount spent on increases, UAE FinTech marketers to continue rising.
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June 10, 2021

Middle East and Pakistan based logistics platform Trukkin raises $7 Million

Ghassan Aloshban, GP at Emkan Capital, said: “Trukkin has exhibited incredibly efficient use of capital and we’re very impressed with what they’ve been able to achieve in such a short time frame. It’s core team with over 200+ years of combined industry experience have showcased their expertise in not only navigating but driving growth during the pandemic. We look forward to supporting Trukkin, in serving hundreds of corporate clients."
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June 9, 2021

Rise in cyberattacks during COVID-19 boosted security skills of IT Teams in UAE

IT professionals played a vital role in helping organizations to keep going despite the restrictions and limitations necessitated by COVID-19. They enabled digital services and ensured public entities could continue to provide essential services.
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June 9, 2021

Accor transforms its accounting system for hotels with Infor SaaS solution

Accor IMEA is clearly demonstrating the value of SaaS, with the group moving from a capex-intensive model that required hardware to a far more efficient and flexible opex model. We look forward to continuing the deployment of SunSystems across Accor’s regional footprint, helping the company improve its reporting, increase its agility and oversight, and save valuable resources.
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