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Saudi STC first in MENA to join GSMA APAC IoT Partnership Program
The GSMA is an industry organization that globally represents the interests of mobile network operators and the broader ecosystem.
Saudi STC to phase out 3G to make way for 4G & 5G
Saudi Telecom Company aims to become a pioneer in 5G technology.
Saudis find innovative ways to give eidiyas and gifts amid pandemic
Children look forward to celebrating Eid Al-Fitr because on this day they receive money and gifts from their elders
YORK ensures 100% fresh air inside Saudi's Grand Mosque
YORK has equipped Makkah’s Grand Mosque with a specialized and tailor-made HVAC system, which takes into account the crowded nature of the location
Saudis turn to technology for Eid gatherings
Saudis are refusing to allow the pandemic to break their spirits during Eid
Saudi British Bank completes 1st Phase with “Wethaq”
This technology permits beneficiaries to verify bank guarantees automatically
Saudi Space Commission gets UN listing
The inclusion of the SSC in the UNOOSA’s list marks an important milestone for the Kingdom’s nascent space exploration agency.
Geidea launches testing for new payment process products in Saudi SME market
The new digital product range will accommodate every type of SME through every step of the payment process with an all-in-one, affordable and attractive solution.
AWS Outposts now available in UAE and Saudi Arabia
AWS Outposts brings native AWS services, infrastructure, and operating models to virtually any datacenter, co-location space, or on-premises facility.
Saudi Arabia to use electronic wristbands to facilitate home quarantine
It also plans to issue electronic warning about coronavirus through Tawakkalna application to provide instant and direct information about the number of virus infections in the Kingdom
Insights
Online shopping is safe and is here to stay
It was a no-brainer when Facebook announced Facebook Shops to target the millions of local stores
Could coronavirus help Amazon workers unionize?
Reuters spoke with 16 unions and labor groups targeting Amazon
Xiaomi making the most of the crisis
Despite the uncertain Covid-19 outlook, Xiaomi is getting help from unlikely places