Eighty percent of hotel searches and 60 per cent of travel searches in the Middle East and North Africa, MENA region, are made using mobile phones, demonstrating the importance of a digital, social and mobile first strategy when designing booking platforms, according to a recent study.
Apple hit with iPhone sales ban in China
Qualcomm said it had won a preliminary order from a Chinese court banning the importation and sale of several Apple Inc iPhone models in China that the court found violated two of Qualcomm patents, Reuters reported.
SamTech Middle East to help keep Dubai Ultramarathon participants safe
Dubai is hosting the Al Marmoom Ultramarathon from 11th to 15th December at the Al Marmoom Desert Conservation Reserve.
UAE’s ADNOC turns to blockchain to streamline supply chain processes
The Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC) has announced its successful collaboration with IBM, piloting a Blockchain-based automated system to integrate oil and gas production across the full value chain.
Chinese smartphone brands drive worldwide smartphone sales
In the third quarter of 2018, Chinese brands Huawei and Xiaomi, helped drive global smartphone sales, according to Gartner.
Abu Dhabi unveils world’s first fully digital courtroom
Abu Dhabi Global Market Courts (ADGM Courts) has opened for viewing their fully digital bespoke courtroom.
OKI Europe launches augmented reality app
OKI Europe has announced the launch of its new smartphone app, the ‘OKI AR Showroom’ at VISCOM Italia.
OKI introduces colour database for ColorPainter users
OKI Europe has launched a dedicated database for ColorPainter users with over 14,000 media profiles.
AI chatbots will soon lead patient assistance
AI-powered chatbots will soon become the first responders for citizens’ engagements with healthcare providers, as the number of chatbot interactions exceeds 2.8 billion annually by 2023.
UAE to develop local cybersecurity talents
The Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Knowledge Foundation, MBRF, and DarkMatter Group have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to collaborate on creating the best digital talent for the UAE’s growing cybersecurity sector.
Facebook to repurchase additional $9 billion of shares
Facebook will buy back an additional $9 billion of its shares, as it looks to pacify investors following a slump …
Nokia 8.1 makes global debut in Dubai
HMD Global, the home of Nokia phones, has made the global debut of the latest addition to its flagship range of smartphones the Nokia 8.1.
Z Services, McAfee to offer new cloud-based security solution
Z Services, the UAE-based cybersecurity firm has joined hands with McAfee and launched the first-of-its-kind subscription based in-country cloud security …
Avaya lays out bold cloud strategy for 2019
Avaya will make its cloud services available to every partner, large or small, as the company ramps up its focus on cloud for the next year.