Amazon is understood to have started a search for its first office in Dubai, following its recent acquisition of Souq.com.
Jordan Electric Power Company selects IBM Cloud
IBM has announced that Jordan Electric Power Company (JEPCO) has selected IBM Cloud to transform and modernise its IT infrastructure.
Emirates to hand out free tablets on US-bound flights
Emirates has announced that it will start lending first and business class passengers free tablets, in response to the U.S. ban on electronic devices on United States-bound flights.
Gulf Capital steps up technology investments in the GCC
Gulf Capital has announced that it has deployed over half a billion dirhams (over AED 500 million) to date in technology and e-commerce investments across the GCC, making it one of the largest technology investors in the region.
Trump tightens grip on H-1B visa programme
The Trump administration has tightened its control over the H-1B immigration visa programme for skilled workers, often used by Silicon Valley companies to attract tech workers.
Free WiFi to be installed in a further 700 Dubai taxis
The Dubai Taxi Corporation, DTC, at the Roads and Transport Authority, RTA, has embarked on the installation of interactive screens and free Wi-Fi in a further 700 taxis in Dubai Marina, JBR, and Down Town areas.
Gemalto: ME data breaches are up 16.67% compared to 2015
Gemalto has released the findings of the 2016 Breach Level Index (BLI), revealing that Middle East data breaches are up 16.67 percent compared to 2015.
Gotcha! The best April Fools’ pranks from the tech industry
It’s that time of year again. We can all admit that when waking up yesterday morning and reading our regular news outlets that some things just didn’t quite add up. To settle any doubts you may have on your latest discoveries, Tahawul Tech has compiled a list of some of the best April Fool’s Day spoofs from the industry.
Jaleel Holdings, BIOS sign managed cloud services agreement
Jaleel Holdings, a UAE based investment company, has entered into an agreement for managed cloud services with BIOS. The company has interests in multiple sectors, including, education, metal fabrication, logistics, and fast-moving consumer goods.
Careem eyes up IPO as potential acquisition opportunity
Dubai-based ride-hailing company Careem is looking for acquisition opportunities and is considering an initial public offering as a possible option – but has no timeframe in mind, its founder and CEO said.
Amazon delays opening of cashier-less shop, Amazon Go
Amazon is delaying the opening of its cashier-less ‘Amazon Go’ shop because of technical issues, according to The Wall Street Journal.
Etihad to offer free Wi-Fi and iPads on U.S. flights
Etihad Airways will offer free Wi-Fi and iPads to its first and business class passengers on all its US-bound flights from Abu Dhabi, starting this Sunday.
Uber diversity report shows lack of women in tech roles
Uber Technologies released its first diversity report earlier this week, which shows the San Francisco-based ride-hailing company trails in terms of women in leadership or technical roles.
5 things we know about the MENA travel device ban
Announcements have been uncovered on a daily basis surrounding the electronics ban on-board aircrafts, and the impact that it will have long-term on travellers from this region. Here’s what we know so far.