UAE telecom provider Etisalat says its 5G network is fully ready in the UAE and consumers will be able to get hands-on experience when new 5G-enabled smartphones are rolled out in the market.
Dubai digital bank Liv introduces new AI-powered chatbot
Liv., the lifestyle digital bank by Emirates NBD, has partnered with US-based Kasisto, the creators of the KAI Banking AI platform for finance to introduce Olivia, Liv.’s conversational AI-based chatbot.
Innovative Solutions hosts Innovative Security Summit in Saudi Arabia
Innovative Solutions, a cybersecurity services company in GCC, has organised its second edition of its Innovative Security Summit this week.
Uber confirms acquisition of Dubai-based Careem
Uber and Careem have reached an agreement for Uber to acquire Careem for $3.1 billion, consisting of $1.7 billion in convertible notes and $1.4 billion in cash.
UAE Space Agency teams up with Virgin Galactic to develop space tourism
The UAE Space Agency and Virgin Galactic have announced a new partnership that will see the two parties cooperate across a range of areas including plans to develop space tourism flights.
Apple unveils new game subscription service
Apple Arcade will give customers the freedom to try any game from its handpicked collection of titles that are all-you-can-play, have no ads, ad tracking or additional purchases, and respect user privacy.
Apple takes on Netflix with new streaming platform
Apple has announced Apple TV+, a new video platform for storytellers featuring exclusive original shows, movies and documentaries.
Uber to acquire Dubai-based Careem for $3 billion: report
Uber is reportedly gearing up to announce a $3.1 billion cash-and-share deal to acquire its Dubai-based rival Careem as early as this week.
UAE’s Masdar City launches new hub for tech startups
Masdar City, Abu Dhabi’s flagship sustainable urban community, has launched Tech Park, a new destination for start-ups focused on technology, sustainability and the digital economy.
Abu Dhabi authority teams up with HPE to boost digital transformation
Abu Dhabi Smart Solutions and Services Authority (ADSSSA) has partnered with Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE) to accelerate the Abu Dhabi Government’s digital transformation efforts.
Microsoft gears up for the first “Ignite” tour in Dubai
Microsoft has announced that its global annual technology conference “Microsoft Ignite | The Tour” is all set to pave its path in Dubai on March 27-28, for the very first time.
Facebook admits to leaving millions of passwords unencrypted
The passwords of millions of Facebook users had their account passwords stored in plain text and searchable by thousands of Facebook employees.
UAE announces new Arab space collaboration initiative
The UAE has launched a regional space collaboration programme that aims to empower the Arab nations to pursue initiatives in …
European Union slaps Google with $1.7 billion antitrust fine
Internet giant Google has been handed down with another antitrust fine worth EU 1.49 billion.