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Saudi's Nana secures $18mln series B funding
Online grocery platform sees significant spike in demand amid coronavirus outbreak
Internet traffic surges by a third in Saudi Arabia under social distancing
The Saudi Communication and Information Technology Commission said the average daily consumption of data in February was 33% higher than a year ago.
SAP to digitally transform Saudi Mobily’s customer experience
Mobily announced a digital transformation partnership with global technology company SAP to energize its sales force automation
Saudi Arabia exempts stores from Merchant Services Charge for 3 months
Sellers and entities which are registered with the authority will be excluded from the program
Emerson partners with SABIC for operational excellence
This alliance targets value creation through improved safety and reliability, as well as the creation of new business and revenue opportunities.
STC reports 1,000% increase in users of education platforms
Demand for social media applications increased by more than 73%
Uber suspends taxi booking option in Saudi Arabia
Saudi Arabia is in virtual lockdown and has suspended regular, accredited taxi services as a precautionary measure to prevent the spread of the coronavirus.
Saudi Arabia launches an app guide on self-isolation or hospital visit
The app was initially launched in May 2019 as part of the ministry’s plans to implement digital technology
HPE launches as-a-service 5G portfolio in Saudi Arabia
Zain is the only telecommunications company in the region that has deployed a full scale 5G network in Saudi Arabia
Saudi STC to bear the cost of SME services suspension
The telecom operator has also said that it will double the data capacity for its Quicknet prepaid packages without any additional charges
Insights
Coronavirus supply disruptions are the next worry for metals: Russell
The spread of the coronavirus across the world has focused metals markets on the risks to demand
Online learning in the spotlight as virus hits education sector
Education specialists are very worried that the abrupt, emergency adoption of online teaching will end up tarnishing its reputation
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