Abu Dhabi Police have arrested four hackers who stole more than AED1 million from consumers’ accounts by installing skimmer devices …
US Congress agrees to share user web searches with ISPs
US politicians have voted to abolish privacy rules that are designed to prevent internet service providers (ISPs) from selling users’ web browsing histories and app usage histories to advertisers.
Amazon agrees deal to acquire Souq.com
Amazon has reached an agreement to acquire Souq.com after a series of protracted negotiations. Subject to conditions, the acquisition is …
Samsung to revamp hordes of recalled Note7’s
Samsung has announced it will refurbish and sell some of its Note 7 smartphones, in a drive to manage its …
Qatar Investment Authority to open Silicon Valley office
Qatar’s Sovereign Wealth Fund said today that it would open a San Francisco office to expand its extend its US …
Snapchat set to outstrip Twitter, Yahoo & AOL in ad cash
Snapchat could surpass Twitter, Yahoo and AOL in advertising revenue within three years, with the messaging app company forecast to bring …
Microsoft launches Arabic assistive learning tools
Microsoft has announced the availability of a range of Arabic learning tools for students with special needs. The tools are …
Emaar Malls bids for Souq.com in Amazon challenge
Emaar Malls has made a bid for online retailer Souq.com, seeking to challenge an existing offer from Amazon.com Inc., according to …
$1 billion Noon.com launch ‘weeks away’
The launch of e-commerce platform Noon.com is on the horizon, sources familiar with the matter have confirmed. Arabian Business reported …
UAE launches plan to be ‘best country in world’ by 2071
The UAE government has launched its Centennial 2071 project, which sets out a roadmap to its the best country in …
Transformation Talk l Weekly news round-up 23.03.17
CNME Editor James Dartnell hosts the first ever edition of Transformation Talk, the weekly news round-up brought to you by Tahawul Tech.
Amazon’s Souq.com acquisition reportedly back on
Amazon is reportedly ready to rekindle its interest in investing in regional online retailer Souq.com, according to The National.
Britain joins US in Middle East device travel ban
Britain has followed the United States in heightening airline security measures on flights from Turkey, the Middle East and North …
Ministry of Economy launches UAE trade relations app
The UAE’s Ministry of Economy (MoE) has launched an interactive and smart online application in an attempt to strengthen the …