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Millions of Indian residents without access to basic internet service could soon have their lives transformed by tech experts.

India MENA News

Low-cost green internet offers hope to India’s digitally excluded population

India has the largest offline population worldwide, with 51% of the country cannot easily access the web.

Editorial Staff
24 May 2023

The program’s focus on key sustainability outcomes is particularly suited to the Egyptian market, as the country has just hosted a successful COP27 meeting

Europe MENA News

Changelabs launches 3rd edition of ‘Green’ Scale-Up Accelerator in Egypt with support from European investors Hivos and FMO

Impact-centered accelerator Changelabs, has recently announced the launch of the 3rd cohort of its leading "Scale Up To Green" accelerator.

Editorial Staff
21 March 2023

Bahrain-based SINNAD Company, a leading Card Processing and Payment Service Provider in the Middle East and Africa (MEA) region, and IDEMIA, the leader in identity technology are reinforcing their 14-year-long engagement to accelerate innovation and enrich the financial sector with the most advanced financial technology and payment solutions in Bahrain and beyond.

MENA News

SINNAD and long-term global partner IDEMIA reinforce commitment to innovation for financial players in the kingdom of Bahrain and beyond

IDEMIA and SINNAD have been long-standing partners in the MEA region, driving innovation in the constantly evolving financial sector.

Editorial Staff
14 March 2023

Who is the CEO of SINNAD Company? Rana Almaeeli

MENA News

Rana Almaeeli appointed as the new CE of SINNAD Company

Bahrain-based SINNAD Company has recently announced the appointment of Mrs. Rana Almaeeli as its Chief Executive.

Editorial Staff
28 February 2023

With thousands of hours of premium content, STARZPLAY is available in 19 countries across the Middle East, North Africa, and Pakistan for fans to enjoy quality content anytime, anywhere, and from any device.

MENA News

Feast on horror, dramas, anime, and action thrillers in February on STARZPLAY

Video-on-demand service STARZPLAY delights audiences of all ages with impressive dramas, action, comedy, family, and or Arabic content.

Editorial Staff
25 February 2023

Sheikh Hamdan was welcomed at the site of the green data center by His Excellency Saeed Mohammed Al Tayer, Managing Director and CEO of Dewa.

MENA News

Sheikh Hamdan inaugurates world’s largest solar-powered data center in Dubai

Crown Prince of Dubai, and Chairman of The Executive Council of Dubai, on Thursday, inaugurated the world’s largest solar-powered data center in Dubai.

Editorial Staff
19 February 2023

Fully aligned with Vision 2030, the strategic partnership marks the latest step taken by PepsiCo and AstroLabs to prepare young Saudi entrepreneurs and businesses for success.

MENA News

PepsiCo partners with AstroLabs and collaborates with MCIT to empower Saudi e-commerce entrepreneurs

PepsiCo - one of the leading global food and beverage manufacturers - has collaborated with AstroLabs an ecosystem builder in the MENA.

Editorial Staff
16 February 2023

Filmed across the UAE and Egypt, and the horror anthology series is produced by Yasir Al Yasiri’s and Mansoor Al Feeli's production company, Starship Entertainment, and developed in partnership between STARZPLAY and Image Nation.

MENA News

STARZPLAY to unveil the third episode of its first Arabic original series ‘Kaboos’

Dubai-based video-on-demand platform STARZPLAY is releasing the third episode of its runaway hit horror anthology “Kaboos” on 16 February.

Editorial Staff
15 February 2023

New program comes as a sequel to previous collaborations between Amazon Web Services and Masdar City, including an MOU to stage Amazon Web Services International Exchange Sprint (IES) during COP28

MENA News

Masdar City Free Zone and Amazon Web Services collaborate to accelerate growth of UAE startups

Masdar City Free Zone start-ups may receive up to $100,000 worth of AWS Activate credits, in addition to AWS Support credits.

Editorial Staff
20 January 2023

The project is in line with the vision and directives of Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE, and Ruler of Dubai.

MENA News

Dubai reveals the world’s first 3D printed mosque

Dubai's Department of Islamic Affairs and Charitable Activities, on Friday, announced the construction of world's first fully functional 3D-printed mosque.