5G is expected to reach 30 million subscriptions for enhanced mobile broadband in the Middle East and Africa (MEA) by the end of 2024, representing two percent of total mobile subscriptions.
Mastercard, Dubai telco to usher in a new era of secure payments experiences
Mastercard has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with du, from Emirates Integrated Telecommunications Company (EITC), to examine how the company’s pioneering NuDetect solution.
Huawei unveils Samsung foldable rival
Huawei Technologies has recently unveiled a folding smartphone which it said was primed for next generation 5G mobile connections.
Saudi Arabia inks deal with Huawei on smart Hajj tech
Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Hajj and Umrah has partnered up with China-based Huawei Technologies to develop smartphone apps and internet …
Apple Pay goes live in Saudi Arabia
Visa cardholders in Saudi Arabia can now make easy, quick and secure purchases using their iPhone and Apple Watch in stores that accept contactless payments.
Ras Al Khaimah digitises public services with Avaya
Residents of Ras Al Khaimah can now have easier access to government services as RAK e-Gov expands its technology partnership with Avaya.
“Oracle machine learning will dominate cloud market”: Applications EVP
Oracle’s applications chief has reiterated the firm’s ambitions to capture the majority of the global cloud computing market as well …
I.AM+ to launch AI-powered voice assistant with Majid Al Futtaim
Regional retail conglomerate Majid Al Futtaim and I.AM+ have announced that the AI-powered Omega platform will be rolled out for …
How retailers can offer frictionless customer experience
Mark Thomson, retail industry director, EMEA, Zebra Technologies, explains how retailers can optimise their operations by embracing technologies. In retail, …
How to safeguard against cyber threats
Booz Allen Hamilton outlines top tips for online retailers and customers in the UAE to protect themselves against cyber threats. …
UAE’s Mall of the Emirates rolls out WeChat Pay
UAE’s Mall of the Emirates has reportedly announced that its retailers are now accepting purchases via WeChat Pay, making it easy and convenient for Chinese visitors to make cashless transactions at the mall.
Xiaomi unveils Mi MIX 3 in UAE
Xiaomi unveiled its latest premium flagship Mi MIX 3 in UAE.
Westcon-Comstor Group MD on big market opportunities in 2019
In an in-depth conversation with Reseller ME, Steve Lockie, group MD, Westcon-Comstor, reveals the big market opportunities partners must leverage …
Saudi Arabia launches new app for judicial system
Saudi Arabia has reportedly launched a new smartphone application offering users access to key information on the Kingdom’s judicial system.
OPPO sets up new regional hub in Dubai
Global smartphone brand OPPO has opened its second regional hub within the UAE and will make Dubai its new center for operations in the Middle East and Africa (MEA) region.
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.
Avaya opens ENGAGE 2019 user conference
Avaya has opened its annual Avaya ENGAGE conference for the global community of contact centre and unified communications users, and introduced new innovations to simplify and enhance converged business communications.
HID Global launches cloud platform for the connected workplace
HID Global has announced the availability of its HID Origo cloud platform that opens a brand-new world of opportunities for partners to create more seamless and intuitive workplace experiences that are built on HID’s proven access control infrastructure.
CybSafe expands distribution footprint with SCOPE ME
Regional value-added distributor SCOPE Middle East has signed a distribution agreement with cybersecurity firm CybSafe.
Gulf retailers and consumers need to “anticipate cyber threats”
As the shopping season begins, cyber savvy retailers in the Gulf stand to reap the benefits of substantial growth in the e-commerce sector.