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Malaysia

MDEC: $2.8tn ripe for digitalisation in global Islamic economy

Muslims worldwide estimated to spend $2.8tn by 2025 on Islamic faith-inspired consumption needs – and Malaysia looks to capture digitalisation opportunities in the sector through MDEC

Mubadala and Apollo jointly invest Brightspeed

Mubadala, Apollo Funds jointly invest $500m in Brightspeed

The investment gives Mubadala a minority shareholding in Brightspeed alongside funds managed by affiliates of Apollo

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Dubai’s RTA introduces Comprehensive Digital Experience Lab

The RTA lab will improve both the quality and design of services from a customer’s perspective and also support its employees

Aramco

Aramco, Samsung sign MoU, will leverage 5G tech

The non-binding MoU aims to contribute to the digital transformation of various industrial sectors in Saudi Arabia

HH Sheikh Hamdan announces 04 platform for Dubai

Dubai launches 04 platform to enhance govt services

The platform enables customers to submit suggestions, comments and complaints to Dubai government officials in three easy steps

Islamic Digital Economy

Startups injecting fresh innovations to Malaysia’s Islamic Digital Economy

The ASEAN nation continues to be an excellent market for Islamic fintech players to make a mark in the region

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Federal Tax Authority adds UAE Pass single sign-on feature to EmaraTax

The authority is encouraging FTA customers to use the new feature and activate their UAE Pass accounts to access the authority’s services quickly and seamlessly

Bahrain named president of DCO

Bahrain assumes presidency of Digital Cooperation Organization

Mohamed bin Thamer Al Kaabi, Bahrain’s Minister of Transportation and Telecommunications, has been named as the new chairman of DCO’s council

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Dubai’s Virtual Asset Regulatory Authority issues regulations for 2023

As the authority providing VA oversight across Dubai with the exception of DIFC, VARA facilitates VA-associated economic stability, investor protection, and jurisdictional resilience

UAE's digital economy

UAE’s digital economy to reach $140bn in 2031: Dubai Chamber of Digital Economy

The chamber’s plans include attracting 300 digital startups and 100 tech experts to Dubai by 2024

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Schneider Electric completes acquisition of Aveva

Aveva’s software drives efficiency and reduces costs for over 20,000 customers worldwide, offering a digital twin for the whole asset lifecycle from engineering to operations

Automation

Why workflow automation is the quickest path to value in digital transformation

A digital transformation approach that prioritises platforms over solutions is in a far better position to succeed

Kuwait

Kuwait selects Google Cloud for nationwide digital transformation

The strategic alliance will support digitising government services, migrate national data securely to the cloud and set up a national digital skills programme

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Annual digital transformation spending across META region to top $74bn by 2026

Digital transformation investments in the Middle East, Türkiye and Africa are set to more than double across the 2021–2026 period

G42

Abu Dhabi’s G42 Cloud and Dell Technologies sign MoU to accelerate digital transformation

The two companies will work together across various areas including private cloud solutions, as well as consulting, residency and managed services

Bosch

Bosch introduces new digital transformation solution in the Middle East

The solution harvests data to predict and assess outcomes, respond to changes and improve operations, helping customers to manage and simplify complex automation

Dubai Future Labs signs three agreements

Dubai Future Labs signs three agreements to drive innovation in aviation, logistics

The agreements seek to drive adoption of advanced robotics and automation technologies in key economic sectors

Healthcare

The key elements of robust data security in healthcare

Healthcare is one of the key industries targetted for data breaches and last year saw the greatest number of incidents, with 45 million people affected globally

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Omnix International explains the key building blocks for digital transformation

Customers must build the right skills to manage the transformation journey and engage with selected partners to advise and execute the journey for them

MOI DIB to collaborate

Dubai Islamic Bank teams up with UAE MOI to implement digital KYC journey

The initiative will allow new customers to open a bank account with DIB remotely and digitally through face-matching verification

Abu Dhabi Chamber to launch business matchmaking platform

Abu Dhabi Chamber to launch Business Matchmaking Platform

The platform is currently in the development phase and will become available in the first quarter of 2023

Huawei Gitex Global

Huawei to unleash the power of digital economy at Gitex Global

The company will showcase its latest end-to-end products, solutions and advanced ICT technologies designed to meet the needs of various industry sectors

Dubai Commercity unveils new corporate identity. pic WAM

Dubai CommerCity unveils new corporate identity

The free zone is seeking to strengthen its efforts to increase Dubai’s contribution to the country’s digital economy, which amounts to 4.3 per cent of the UAE’s GDP

CBUAE launches new website

UAE’s Central Bank launches new corporate website with interactive digital services

The website provides the latest financial and monetary news, research and statistics on the UAE and CBUAE regulations

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Dubai Customs opts for Dell Technologies to accelerate digital transformation

Dubai Customs chose a combination of Dell’s next-generation data protection and backup solutions to meet the organisation’s data protection needs

D2A2 set up by Dubai Chambers

Dubai Chamber of Digital Economy to form Dubai Digital Assets Business Group

The group will provide a platform for companies operating in the digital asset sphere to unify their voices, address market challenges and align their goals

RTA launches click and drive service

Dubai’s RTA announces launch of ‘Click and Drive’ initiative to enhance digital services

The authority also announced a series of initiatives in support of the digitisation of vehicle registration services, including a first-of-a-kind mobile eyesight testing service in the region

UAE Cabinet approves formation of 'Higher Committee for Government Digital Transformation'

UAE Cabinet approves formation of Higher Committee for Government Digital Transformation

The Committee will be chaired by Ohood Khalfan Al Roumi, Minister of State for Government Development and the Future

Dubai Racing Club to launch a one-of-a-kind NFT artwork collection

Dubai Racing Club to launch NFT artwork collection

The NFT digital artwork collection has three categories – Dubai Sprinters, Hall of Fame and DWC Runners

DEWA completes digital integration of 70 projects; pic courtesy- Dubai Media Office

DEWA concludes digital integration of over 70 projects with different entities

More than 75 million smart transactions have been completed using DEWA’s digital channels, contributing to reducing 496,256 tonnes of carbon dioxide emissions