Facebook Chief Executive Mark Zuckerberg is planning to unify the underlying messaging infrastructure of the WhatsApp, Instagram and Facebook Messenger services.
UAE telco joins global consortium for blockchain innovations
du, from Emirates Integrated Telecommunications Company (EITC), is set to work alongside some of the world’s multinational telco firms as a member of the Carrier Blockchain Study Group (CBSG).
Vodafone, IBM form new venture in digital transformation push
IBM and Vodafone Business have announced that they are creating a new venture designed to help companies across Europe and beyond deliver innovation faster and succeed in a digital world.
Saudi-based telco opens joint ICT Academy with Huawei
Saudi Arabian telecommunications services company Mobily and Huawei have launched the first Joint ICT Academy among operators in the Kingdom.
Kuwait airport boosts operational efficiencies with Microsoft
Kuwait International Airport, an entity managed by the government’s Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) has announced that it has adopted Microsoft Azure cloud solutions to streamline the airport’s operations.
Disconnect in “experience economy” puts businesses at risk: study
Organisations today should address the “customer experience disconnect” as it could lose them business or even jeopardise their chances of survival in competitive markets.
Dubai RTA wins regional award for self-driving vehicle code
Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has won the Best Public-Private Project Award during the recent Gulf Traffic Exhibition and Conference held recently in the Dubai World Trade Center.
OPPO bolsters investments into GCC 5G market
China-based smartphone firm OPPO has reaffirmed its commitment to the region’s 5G ecosystem through substantial new investments and technology trials.
du spotlights IoT, blockchain offerings for healthcare industry
Du has showcased its latest transformative eHealth offerings as part of the Dubai Health Authority’s (DHA) 2019 Dubai Health Forum.
Multinational retail giant reduces food waste with tech
Retail giant Carrefour has chosen SAS Viya to optimise its supply chain as part of the company’s global transformation plan to better meet customer expectations through advanced technologies.
SANS Dubai to address cybersecurity skills shortage in Middle East
SANS Institute has announced that it is holding its next renowned immersion-style Cyber Security Training programme in Dubai to address the region’s growing cybersecurity skills shortage.
Dubai retail giant teams up with will.i.am to deliver AI-powered innovations
Dubai retail giant Majid Al Futtaim has partnered Los Angeles-based technology company, I.AM+, founded by innovator and global music artist, will.i.am.
UAE telco sets new record with $10 billion portfolio value
Etisalat has become the first Middle East group to break the $10 billion barrier in terms of wider portfolio value, the company announced.
Emirates passengers can now plan entertainment playlists ahead of flight
Dubai’s flagship airline Emirates has introduced an innovative new function on its app to allow customers to create bespoke playlists ahead of their flight and sync it to their seats once on board.