China’s cyber watchdog has reportedly deleted more than 7 million pieces of online information as well as 9,382 mobile apps.
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UAE airline offers special WhatsApp service to passengers
Etihad Airways has launched a WhatsApp Business solution, allowing guests to communicate instantly with the airline via the popular messaging app.1 4625
Emirates passengers can now plan entertainment playlists ahead of flight
Dubai’s flagship airline Emirates has introduced an innovative new function on its app to allow customers to create bespoke playlists ahead of their flight and sync it to their seats once on board.
Dubai Land Department smart app sees growing demand
DLD monitored the activity of its customers, the number of times customers downloaded DLD applications on Android and iOS platforms.
New app makes Dubai real estate sector smarter
Dubai Land Department’s (DLD) Real Estate Regulatory Authority (RERA) has launched the smart application for real estate valuators – Taqyimee.
Apple sets new record: App Store holiday sales hit $1.22 billion
Apple has announced that App Store customers worldwide set new spending records over the holidays, wrapping up a record-breaking year.
UAE payments card operator to support Google Pay
Network International, a payment solutions provider in the Middle East and Africa, has announced that its merchant partner outlets will accept Google Pay.
Dubai DED urges business owners to take advantage of eServices
The Auto Renewal service covers more than 2,200 commercial activities, equivalent to 99.8 percent of all business licences.
Middle East ride-sharing rivals launch bus booking service
Dubai-based Careem and global ride-sharing firm Uber have introduced a new bus-booking service in Egypt.
Emirate NBD customers can now use Google Pay
Emirates NBD has announced that its debit and credit card customers can now pay via Google Pay.
UAE-based retail giant snaps up mobile wallet app Beam
UAE-based retail and real estate giant Majid Al-Futtaim has announced its acquisition of mobile wallet portal Beam.