Uber Technologies’ ousted CEO and co-founder Travis Kalanick is reportedly planning to sell $1.4 billion of stock in the company, or 29 percent of his stake, according to a report by Bloomberg.
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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 4568
Virgin Mobile, Careem team up to provide speedy SIM delivery in UAE
Virgin Mobile UAE brand has partnered with regional ride-hailing firm Careem to ensure SIM delivery and home activation to its customers in under thirty minutes.
Edward Snowden launches new security app
Edward Snowden, together with the Freedom of the Press Foundation and Guardian Project, has created Haven – an open source app that can run on any Android phone and turn it into a surveillance system.
itcan strengthens personalised e-commerce solutions
To succeed in competitive markets, itcan e-commerce performance marketing agency has revealed efforts to reinforce its personalised solutions to ensure …
Sharjah launches of digital library collection
Sharjah Public Library has launched its ‘Digital Library Collection’, providing 38,000 libraries and schools from around the world with access to 1,200 of the emirate’s eBooks and audiobooks.
Careem introduces ‘Assist’ car service in Abu Dhabi
Careem has introduced its fleet of special car type Assist to serve the Abu Dhabi community of people of determination.
Apple purchases music identification app Shazam
Apple has confirmed it had reached an agreement to acquire music discovery service Shazam, the UK-based app that allows users to recognise …
Facebook launches Messenger Kids
The new application, according to the firm, is aimed at ensuring that kids under 12 years old can connect with others under parental supervision.
Google’s AI can spot shoulder surfers looking at your phone
Google has reportedly developed an Artificial Intelligence (AI)-powered technology that alerts users in real time when someone looks at their phone over the shoulder.
Smart Dubai, Dubai Police to launch ‘Happy to Pay’ app
Smart Dubai Office and Dubai Police have announced a collaboration aimed towards enhancing public participation, and the levels of happiness …