Huawei has introduced a smartphone trade-in programme with a range of local retailers in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. Customers …
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Excessive technology use to blame for child obesity in UAE, Saudi Arabia
Nine in 10 children across UAE and KSA have access to tablets, smartphones or other handheld electronic devices with screens.1 3889
Saudi Arabia bans expats from 12 jobs as unemployment rises
The list bans expats from working in shops selling watches, optical items, medical equipment and electronics, to name a few.
E-City reveals ambitious expansion plan for GCC region
E-City, the electronics retail arm of UAE-based Albatha Group, has revealed a strategic AED 67 million expansion initiative that is …
Saudi Aramco, Alphabet in talks to build tech hub
Google parent Alphabet and Saudi state oil company Saudi Aramco are reportedly in talks about about jointly building a technology hub in the Kingdom.
Badir backs ICT needs of tech startups
King Abdulaziz City for Science and Technology, represented by Badir Program for Technology Incubators, has recently announced a new partnership STC to offer ICT solutions to start-ups incubated by Badir.
Saudi Arabia hosts first IoT-centric exhibition
Saudi Arabia is hosting its very first Internet of Things exhibition, which runs from 28th to 30th January in Riyadh.
Saudi Arabia releases billionaire and tech investor Bin Talal
Major technology investor Prince Alwaleed bin Talal has been freed from detention by the Saudi government.
Saudi Arabia commits to build a digital future, says minister
Saudi Arabia’s Minister for Communications and Information Technology has outlined the Kingdom’s digital vision as part of the country’s participation …
Why ME firms need to care about the new data protection law
Rashmi Knowles, field CTO, EMEA, RSA, discusses how the new EU General Data Protection Regulation will impact Middle East firms and how they can prepare for it.
‘Half’ of UAE work functions ripe for automation
Almost half of the UAE’s workplace activities are susceptible to automation, with similar figures for Saudi Arabia and Kuwait, an …