Dubai now has the world’s first B2B smart commerce platform for free zones, allowing companies from around the world to connect and trade through the emirate.
EastNets to boost cross-border payments in Kuwait
EastNets has announced its partnership with Kuwait’s Boubyan Bank to roll out SWIFT’s global payments innovation (gpi) service for its customers across the country.
FIFA World Cup WiFi hotspots unsecure: study
Football fans heading to Russia for the World Cup 2018 have been warned to be on their guard when connecting to local Wi-Fi networks, researchers at Kaspersky Lab warned.
AMD demos next-generation of CPU and GPU offerings
AMD has demonstrated its next generation of CPU and GPU product leadership during a livestreamed press conference at COMPUTEX TAIPEI 2018.
Dell fuels Esports engagement in the Middle East
Dell has unveiled a new gaming online hub titled ‘Ready to Game ME’ continuing its commitment to provide the ultimate gaming experience for everyone.
Emirates chief reveals plans to launch “windowless” planes
Emirates has recently hinted plans to get rid of its windows and replacing them with “virtual windows” instead.
Egypt’s parliament approves cybercrime bill
A plenary session of the Egyptian parliament, chaired by Speaker Ali Abdel Aal, has reportedly approved the cybercrimes law.
Saudi Arabia Mobily signs new deal to modernise IP networks
Etihad Etisalat (Mobily), a mobile and data service provider in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, has awarded Nokia a contract to modernise and optimise its IP and optical networks.
Batelco appoints new chairman
Bahrain Telecommunications Company (Batelco), has announced the appointment of a new Chairman, Shaikh Abdulla bin Khalifa Al Khalifa.
Cloud under the sea: Microsoft previews the future of data centres
Microsoft on Wednesday has installed a massive data centre prototype on the seafloor near Scotland’s Orkney Islands.
UAE announces shortlist for astronaut programme
The Mohammed Bin Rashid Space Centre has shortlisted a total of 95 applicants, including 75 men and 20 women, for the UAE Astronaut Program, WAM reported.
Snapchat’s Spectacles are now in the UAE
Following their global reveal early this summer, and in partnership with Lime Concepts, the next generation of Snapchat’s Spectacles are now available in select stores across the UAE.
Accenture commits $200M to boost digital skills in the Middle East
Supporting its vision to improve the way the world works and lives, Accenture is committing more than $200 million over the next three years to help equip people around the world with job skills for the digital age.
DP World opens UAE’s first green storage, warehouse facilities
DP World’s Jebel Ali Free Zone, Jafza, has launched the UAE’s first green storage and warehouse facilities in Dubai.