CASIO has announced the UAE launch of its Pro Trek WSD-F20A – a new smartwatch “built specifically” for the outdoors. …
Samsung launches Galaxy Note9 in the UAE
Samsung Gulf Electronics has announced the latest addition to its premium Note series with Galaxy Note9 during an event held …
DEWA authorises Solar Carport Project
The Dubai Electricity and Water Authority, DEWA, has authorised the 2MWp Solar Carport Project, at its headquarters and at the …
Samsung Galaxy Note9 arrives in the UAE
Samsung Gulf Electronics has announced the latest addition to its premium Note series with Galaxy Note9 during an event held …
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United Nations arm backs Bahrain’s GITEX presence
The United Nations Industrial Development Organisation (UNIDO) has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Bahrain Technology Companies Society (BTECH), according to the Bahrain News Agency.
UAE’s One Million Arab Coders programme now offers blockchain training
ConsenSys has launched a 12-week Ethereum blockchain developer programme in support of One Million Arab Coders, an initiative by the Dubai Future Foundation, designed to equip young Arabs with coding skills and education.
Airbnb’s listing is now available on this Middle East online travel marketplace
Airbnb has partnered with Wego, an online travel marketplace in the Middle East and North Africa, to include properties listed on Airbnb in Wego search results in a move to offer Wego users more accommodation choices.
VAD Technologies and ExaGrid announce ME distribution partnership
Hyper-converged secondary storage for backup provider ExaGrid has announced the expansion of its Middle Eastern coverage with the appointment of …
DEWA teams up with UAE telco to introduce new services
Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) has signed an agreement with Etisalat to provide discounts and offers to its customers through its DEWA Store.
UAE arms over 600 students with AI skills
“AI is a gateway to building and shaping the future,” said Omar bin Sultan Al Olama, Minister of State for Artificial Intelligence, AI, and Deputy Managing Director of the Dubai Future Foundation.
Sony MEA releases new RX100 VI with long zoom lens
Sony has expanded its popular Cyber-shot RX100 series of premium compact cameras with the launch of the RX100 VI (model DSC-RX100M6) in the UAE.
Toshiba rewards top Middle East and Africa partners
Toshiba Gulf’s top distributors and channel partners participated in a FIFA World Cup tour to Moscow, which was recently organised by the firm’s …
Meet XTouch’s new mobile phones: drop it, get it wet or layer it with dust
XTOUCH‘s Tim Chen, Founder and Managing Director and Sandeep Agrawal, Executive Director, discuss new mobile phone launches in an event …
Coming soon to UAE: SoftBank-backed vertical farm
Plenty Inc. plans to start selling locally grown produce, including kale and other leafy greens, to communities in Abu Dhabi and Dubai early next year, Bloomberg reported.
UAE Museum of the Future teams up with global tech firms
The UAE’s Museum of the Future has started its four-week accelerator programme where fifteen companies have been shortlisted as strategic partners to take part in the programme and enhance visitors’ experience.
Nine UAE astronaut programme candidates arrive in Moscow
The nine qualified candidates of the UAE Astronaut Programme have arrived in Moscow, Russia, for their mission specific medical examination, according to the Mohammed bin Rashid Space Centre.
DEWA urges residents to access services via smart app
Customers will now only be able to update their personal data through DEWA’s website and smart app.
Apla offers new solution to ensure transaction fidelity in blockchains
Apla, a technology company that develops blockchain solutions for governments and enterprises introduces Smart Laws as an answer to transaction fidelity surrounding blockchain technology.
UAE’s e-Mal signs new deal to power smart contract security
E-Mal, a full-fledged financial ecosystem powered by Dubai-based eFatoora, has signed an agreement with Estonian cybersecurity company Hacken to ensure the protection of its wallet.
Advanced technologies ensure future food security: UAE minister
Adopting advanced agricultural technologies to is crucial to ensuring the UAE’s future food security and their introduction will raise the country’s competitiveness in this area, according to Mariam Hareb Almheiri, Minister of State for Future Food Security.