Abstract Digest Middle East #6
Through the Abstract Digest, we bring together exciting trends and news highlights from across the region (and beyond), under one roof. With a focus on leadership, technology and innovation, these aggregated news stories aim to give you a curated news experience.
- Middle East expected to be the fastest growing market in digital oil-field technology
- UAE maintains high rankings in world trade
- World Government Summit set to take place in Dubai from Feb 8-10 to host 150 governments
- Dubai’s third satellite KhalifaSat scheduled for launch in the first quarter of 2018
- Cairo, a hotbed for innovation and entrepreneurship
- Intersection between weather forecasting technology and renewable energy generation creates opportunities for startups in the region
- Solar funds ‘to help UAE achieve zero energy buildings‘
- Dubai Shopping Festival expected to draw 4.5 million visitors for Dh15 billion in retail sales
- GCC contemplates driverless truck framework
- Six of the region’s most influential businesswomen on their tips on getting to the top
- Dubai’s first-ever ‘smart’ document processing center supports government’s efforts to digitize public services
- Dolce & Gabbana producing a collection of hijabs and abayas for the Middle East