Iraq Wallet, the country’s mobile wallet and digital payment company, has expanded its ‘ZainCash’ service by launching chanbar.com, a multi-channel, cloud-based e-commerce platform to support Iraqi online entrepreneurs.
UAE thwarts 1,000+ cyber attacks in 2016
The United Arab Emirates’ telecommunications regulator has said that it foiled more than 1,000 cyber attacks on government and private company websites last year.
Emirates Transport teams up with Avanza Solutions
Emirates Transport Driving Institute, a government organisation, has partnered with Avanza Solutions for the complete automation of processes and operations.
New ‘Powered by Avaya’ offering enables SMBs’ move to cloud
Avaya has launched its ‘Powered by Avaya’ cloud offering, designed to address the growing needs of mid-market companies in the …
Dubai to get driverless transport network
Dutch technology firm 2getthere has been awarded the contract to deliver a new automated vehicle system in Dubai.
Uber rival, Grab, boosts R&D strategy
Ride-hailing firm Grab, the main rival of Uber in Southeast Asia, has recently announced plans to build two new research and development (R&D) centres and add 800 developers over the coming two years.
Russian government agents charged for Yahoo hack
The US Federal Bureau of Investigation has charged four people, including two Russian state intelligence agents, for their involvement in a massive hack of Yahoo that affected half a billion accounts.
Veeam introduces accredited service partner programme
Veeam Software has announced the launch of Veeam Accredited Service Partner (VASP), a programme that highlights a select list of partners, distributors, system integrators and freelance IT consultants.
Why VR is still in its infancy in the Middle East
CNME looks beyond the virtual reality hype and explores how this technology could create business value for enterprises in the Middle East.
Can UAE visa law changes create a global tech hub?
The UAE government has recently announced that it would change laws to provide residence visas for top IT talent. James Dartnell asks regional and national heads of some of the world’s biggest tech firms about the opportunities this will bring the country.