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An overview of news, trends and research in the Technology industry in the Middle East:

SPAC boom offers exit opportunities for ME tech scale-ups While SPACs have been around for decades, funds raised by SPACs in 2021 have already broken records.
08 April 2021
Saudi executives to take digital transformation to the next level “Every business is a technology business” – a core realisation that executives in Saudi Arabia and around the world have had over the last year according to Accenture.
18 March 2021
Consumers in the UAE excited about 5G technology A new Oliver Wyman study has revealed that UAE consumers are happy to pay extra for the perks of 5G, more so than in other major markets.
21 December 2020
Eight technology trends that will disrupt the banking industry Technology is rapidly transforming the way how banks operate and how they serve their customers, and becoming a key enabler of competitive edge.
19 November 2020
Executives in oil & gas are gearing up tech and talent investments Under siege from all directions, the global oil & gas industry is turning to technology for answers. A new EY report presents the state of tech in the industry.
12 November 2020
GCC governments can save billions if they adopt AI The art of artificial intelligence (AI) could help optimise a variety of government functions in the Middle East, generating economic value of $7 billion per year.
03 November 2020
Proven Consult brings VSight's AR solutions to the Middle East Riyadh-based digital consultancy Proven Consult has inked a partnership with Lithuanian augmented reality (AR) specialists VSight, in a deal that will bring advanced AR solutions to workplaces across
02 October 2020
Qatar and UAE are global leaders in fibre deployment The Middle East remains among the regions with the largest fibre penetration in the world, driven primarily by well over 90% coverage in Qatar and the United Arab Emirates (UAE).
28 September 2020
Investor appetite in Middle East’s FinTech sector remains strong An increasingly vibrant hub for tech startups, the Middle East is drawing significant early stage investments in the FinTech space, according to a new global report from KPMG.
17 September 2020
GE Healthcare experts on how tech can reshape healthcare In a virtual boardroom event on healthtech in the Middle East, Molly Final and Yassine Bhija shared how digital-led advancements can help the healthcare systems take their patient services and operat
01 September 2020
Delta Partners promotes two to partnership in Dubai Telecoms, media and tech consultancy Delta Partners has admitted Anna Arlorio and Damilola Ojo to its partnership in Dubai, further marking a recent growth spurt for the firm.
03 March 2020
PwC calls $4 billion boost to UAE through virtual/augmented reality Global professional services firm PwC has touted a potential $4 billion-plus boost to the UAE economy over the next decade through virtual and augmented reality technology.
16 January 2020
GCC states missing from annual Deloitte and KPMG tech lists The Big Four professional services firms Deloitte and KPMG have released their annual tech and fintech benchmarks – with firms from the GCC failing to make an impact.
20 November 2019
UAE defence group CEO Faisal Al Bannai sells cyber-consultancy DarkMatter Appointed to lead a new UAE national defence group, DarkMatter founder Faisal Al Bannai has sold the cyber consultancy, with CEO Karim Sabbagh also departing.
20 November 2019
PwC Middle East launches platform for digital risk management PwC Middle East has launched a new self-service online platform for companies to assess their exposure to digital risks.
23 October 2019
PwC points to priorities for the future of tech-enabled tax functions PwC has examined the future tax function landscape in the Middle East, identifying six priority areas for regional businesses.
15 October 2019
Virgin Hyperloop One project fast-tracked in Saudi Arabia Saudi Arabia is on track to host one of the world’s first commercial hyperloop systems – with PA Consulting playing a role in the revolutionary transport’s development.
07 October 2019
McKinsey contingent to speak at next month's GITEX in Dubai A contingent of McKinsey experts will be among the guest speakers at this year’s eagerly anticipated GITEX event in Dubai.
24 September 2019
ADGM launches Abu Dhabi Fintech Awards in collaboration with KPMG Abu Dhabi Global Market has launched the FinTech Abu Dhabi Awards – with applications open until the 23rd of September.
04 September 2019
Synechron on board for Banking Innovation Summit in Dubai The 9th Annual Middle East Banking Innovation Summit kicks off this week – with global tech advisory Synechron among the event sponsors.
02 September 2019
Dubai Tourism start-up accelerator applications to close next week Submissions for Dubai Tourism’s Futurism start-up programme are due to close next week, with aspiring tech start-ups from all over the world invited to apply.
25 July 2019
IBM expands MENA footprint with two new innovation centres in Egypt IBM has selected Egypt for the launch of two new regional centres; The Cairo Innovation and Industry Client Center and a Marketing Services Centre.
01 July 2019
MENA Fintech Association launches with KPMG among founders A number of organisations have come to together to launch the MENA Fintech Association – with KPMG among the corporate founding members.
27 June 2019
Sia Partners launches new website for Middle East training institute Global consultancy Sia Partners has launched a new dedicated website for its Sia Institute training operations in the Middle East.
21 June 2019
Startups selected for MENA women-led tech accelerator Womentum Women-led tech accelerator Womentum has selected eight Middle East and North African startups for its four-month programme – with the Boston Consulting Group on hand to provide free consultations.
20 June 2019
Charles Taylor InsureTech launches first MENA office in Dubai Insurance industry consultancy Charles Taylor InsureTech has launched an office in Dubai – to be led by experienced tech consultant Shahid Safdar.
13 June 2019
Emerging market banks need to act now to attract less loyal millennials With young consumers increasingly favouring online banking, banks can gain considerable advantage from digital tools says a new Oliver Wyman report, but challenges remain.
12 June 2019
EY named as consultant partner for Saudi Emerging Technologies Forum Professional service firm Ernst & Young will serve as the official consulting partner for the Saudi Emerging Technologies Forum to be held later this year.
07 June 2019
First fintech hub launched in Lebanon at Beirut Digital District Lebanon is the latest state to enter the Middle Eastern fintech fray with a new hub launched in Beirut – said to be the first for the Levant.
27 May 2019
Raymond Khoury new ADL Middle East Technology & Innovation leader Global management firm Arthur D. Little has appointed Raymond Khoury to lead its Technology & Innovation Management (TIM) practice in the Middle East.
24 May 2019
Deloitte releases latest edition of Middle East thought leadership magazine
22 May 2019
Emirates one of the most primed for the advent of autonomous driving The United Arab Emirates has ranked within the top ten countries worldwide assessed by professional services firm KPMG for automated vehicles readiness.
30 April 2019

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