This collaboration brings together the best of both worlds for customers in the UAE, combining Smiles’ innovative rewards ecosystem with the incremental value of Amazon Prime shopping, convenience and entertainment benefits.
Amazon Web Services announces new quantum computing chip
New ‘Ocelot’ chip uses scalable architecture for reducing error correction by up to 90% and accelerating the development of real-world quantum computing applications.
Oracle and Amazon Web Services announce strategic partnership designed to simplify migration of enterprise workloads
Oracle and Amazon Web Services, Inc. (AWS) has announced the launch of Oracle Database@AWS, a new offering that allows customers …
Vectra AI implements advanced capabilities for Amazon Web Services
The Vectra AI Platform Extends Attack Coverage, Signal Clarity and Intelligent Controls for AWS to Arm SOC Teams to Move at the Speed and Scale of Hybrid Attackers.
Rashid Centre and Amazon team up to empower individuals with Alexa technology
The Rashid Centre for People of Determination partners with Amazon to introduce Alexa-powered devices, promoting digital inclusion and independence among …
Amazon Saudi launches new facility designed to support entrepreneurs
Amazon Saudi has doubled its storage capacity following the launch of its new fulfilment centre in Riyadh. The new facility …
Exclusive Interview: Noor Taher, Managing Editor, Amazon Alexa MENA
March is the month for women. Anita Joseph, Editor, caught up with Noor Taher, Managing Editor, Amazon Alexa MENA, to …
UAE economy receives huge boost as Amazon launches second region
Amazon Web Services have launched a second region in the UAE, that is expected to generate 6,000 new jobs following …
Amazon UAE Welcomes Group of New Emirati Hires
Amazon UAE Welcomes a Group of New Emirati Hires, with Strong Emirati Women Representation.
Amazon reinforces commitment to UAE Emiratisation strategy
Amazon has welcomed a number of new Emirati hires, as the US tech leader reinforced its commitment to the UAE …
“Pandemic was the wake-up call hospitality industry needed to evolve” – Amazon Web Services
Phil Le-Brun, Enterprise Strategist at Amazon Web Services, has declared that the COVID-19 crisis was the ‘wake-up’ call that many enterprises in the travel and hospitality sector needed to meet the new expectations of consumers in the customer-driven experience economy.
Amazon Echo Devices make for a winning combination
Amazon’s Echo Show 8 and Echo Dot, take care of all your Alexa voice service needs in English and Arabic.
IBM and Amazon Web Services Collaboration Aims to Accelerate Energy Transition
IBM and Amazon Web Services Collaboration Aims to Accelerate Energy Transition.
Amazon Unveils the Next Generation Kindle Paperwhite and New Kindle Paperwhite Signature Edition
Amazon Unveils the Next Generation Kindle Paperwhite and New Kindle Paperwhite Signature Edition.
Amazon payment services launches in the MENA region
Amazon Payment Services offers a range of services including payment processing, easy instalments and monitoring services for businesses in the Middle East and North Africa.
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US senators quiz Amazon on COVID-19
A group of US Senators are demanding answers from Amazon over the safety measures they’ve implemented for their warehouse workers …
Amazon prohibits third-party vendors from using FedEx ground delivery
Amazon is barring third-party vendors from using FedEx Ground delivery for Prime shipments, reports the Wall Street Journal. The move …
Emirates NBD to roll out voice banking solutions with Amazon Alexa
Emirates NBD customers in the UAE will soon be able to ask for any banking updates, listen to daily market briefings as well as track spending on their Amazon Alexa devices.
Amazon Web Services expands global footprint with Middle East data centres
Amazon Web Services (AWS), an Amazon.com company has announced the opening of its Middle East data centre in Bahrain.
Seera Group accelerates cloud-first strategy with Amazon Web Services
Saudi-based travel services firm Seer Group has selected Amazon Web Services, an Amazon.com company, as its preferred cloud provider.