Files released by the hacker group Shadow Brokers suggest the United States National Security Agency penetrated the SWIFT banking network …
DEWA launches Rammas AI service
The Dubai Electricity and Water Authority, DEWA, has announced the launch of its Rammas AI service on Amazon’s Alexa smart voice system.
DISTREE ME calls for entries for the MERA Awards 2017
DISTREE Middle East invites retailers, distributors and vendors to enter the 2017 Middle East Retail Academy (MERA) Awards.
What drives e-commerce growth
With e-commerce sales across GCC countries expected to reach $41.5 billion by 2020 according to reports, Reseller ME examines the factors for the sector’s growth.
TP-Link MEA to host SMB partner event
TP-Link Technologies is set to host the second annual ‘ConneXions’ Partner Meet 2017 on 19th April in Dubai. This year …
Careem to introduce facial recognition tech
Dubai-based ride-hailing company Careem has announced the integration of facial technology to its technological framework to set a new benchmark in passenger safety.
Digitising the world’s number one brand: Lego CEO Bali Padda
The unbridled joy felt by Lego fans of all ages is clearly not lost on Brand Finance. The business valuation …
Abu Dhabi Ports achieves digitalisation of imports & exports
Abu Dhabi Ports, the master developer, operator and manager of commercial and community ports in the emirate, as well as …
Samsung Gulf launches new Galaxy S8 and S8+ in the UAE
Samsung Gulf Electronics has launched the much anticipated Galaxy S8 and S8+ in the UAE, at an exclusive event held at …
Sony Mobile launches the Xperia XZ Premium
Sony Mobile Communications MEA has showcased its latest smartphone, Xperia XZ Premium, during an exlusive event in Dubai.
How to avoid the trap of vendor lock-in
All too often, technology vendors hold their customers to ransom when it comes to renegotiating deals or exiting contracts. What …
Regional business looking up: Infor president Stephan Scholl
James Dartnell sat down with Infor president Stephan Scholl to discuss the firm’s ambitious plans to quintuple its regional market …
RTA and TRL sign MoU to enhance service delivery
The Dubai Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has signed a collaboration agreement with the Transport Research Laboratory – TRL to develop new innovations to enhance the transport authority’s innovation drive.
Alan Gow joins Virgin Mobile MEA as Group CEO
Virgin Mobile Middle East and Africa (VMMEA) has appointed Alan Gow as the Group CEO, to strengthen the existing management …
Partner business is vital: Belkin CEO Chet Pipkin
Editor Janees Reghelini catches up with Chet Pipkin, Founder and CEO, Belkin International and the firm’s META Managing Director Amanulla Khan to learn the role partners will play for its future business.
Cisco recognises Middle East channel partners
Cisco has recently presented awards to its top performing Tier-2 channel partners from the UAE, Oman, Pakistan, Afghanistan and Yemen which form part of the Cisco Middle East’s – East region.
Your Voice: The race to innovate
Tahawul Tech hosted the debut edition of Your Voice, the new debate series for business leaders and technology decision makers in the Middle East. The event gathered technology heads from a range of verticals to discuss the hot topic of 2017: innovation.
Microsoft unveils Visual Studio 2017 to regional developers
Microsoft has introduced the very latest in application development tools to the region’s software professionals, as it launched Visual Studio 2017 during an exclusive event at VOX Cinemas, Mall of the Emirates, Dubai.
Arab startups lead new generation of tech-savvy enterprises
According to a new report, a new round of entrepreneurial boom is spurring across the Arab World as more young executives take on the new roles of business owners or managers.
Emirates to hand out free tablets on US-bound flights
Emirates has announced that it will start lending first and business class passengers free tablets, in response to the U.S. ban on electronic devices on United States-bound flights.