Four-in-five UAE consumers expect an immediate response from the organisations and vendors they contact—part of a growing demand for ‘SuperServe’ customer engagement.
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UAE’s Etisalat plans $2 billion buyback
UAE-based telco Etisalat’s shares climbed after it said that it’s planning to buy back stock valued at as much as $2 billion, according to Bloomberg.0 2903
UAE university launches first-ever smart advising system in the Arab world
The Hamdan Bin Mohammed Smart University (HBMSU) has recently launched a Smart Advising System for its learners starting fall of 2018.
Saudi Arabia eyes smart transformation of Mecca holy sites
Saudi Arabia reportedly unveiled plans to make the city of Mecca and other Islamic sites visited by millions of Muslims in the Kingdom smarter in the future.
UAE’s Yahsat to deliver satellite broadband services
UAE-based satellite firm Yahsat and Hughes Network Systems have announced an agreement to enter into a joint venture to provide commercial Ka-band satellite broadband services across Africa, the Middle East and southwest Asia.
Microsoft “hopeful” the UAE will lift Skype ban soon
Microsoft is reportedly hopeful that the ban on Skype in the UAE will be lifted soon after discussions with telco authorities over the use of VoIP services.
WhatsApp pledges to curb “sinister” news in India
Facebook-owned WhatsApp had reportedly pledged to develop tools that would combat fake messages, to help India crack down on people whipping up public anger through mass message forwards on social media.
Global tech duo to streamline work for 150M+ people
Cisco and Google Cloud have strengthened the collaboration to enable millions of people who use the apps and services delivered by both firms.
Oman confirms plans to launch satellites
Oman is planning to launch two medium-sized satellites into orbit, according to the Minister of Transport and Communications.
Dubai RTA inks new deal to enhance drones network
Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding, MoU, with the professional communication corporation (NEDAA) for improving drones network service in Dubai, WAM reported.
Facebook to bring more ‘meaningful’ content to your news feeds
Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg has announced changes to how it will rank the posts, videos and photos that appear in its users’ News Feeds and prioritise ‘meaningful’ content.