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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 3705
Samsung still the world’s most popular smartphone brand
Global sales of smartphones to end users returned to growth in the first quarter of 2018 with a 1.3 percent increase over the same period in 2017, according to Gartner.
Logitech G’s latest gaming mouse offers “lightspeed” wireless tech
Logitech G, a brand of Logitech, has announced the Logitech G305 Lightspeed Wireless Gaming Mouse, a next-generation gaming mouse bringing Lightspeed wireless technology and the HERO (High Efficiency Rated Optical) sensor to all gamers, in a tried and true form factor.
UAE to introduce new practices to support health-related research
The Emirates Scientists Council (ESC) has recently delved into ways to facilitate medical research and health-related scientific efforts, and discussed the opportunities and challenges facing the sector in the UAE, WAM reported.
Facebook to remove ‘Trending’ topics feature
Facebook has announced that it will remove the ‘Trending’ topics feature that compiles popular news from its social network, as …
Avaya announces IP Office release 11 updates
Khalid Khan, Avaya’s director cloud and midmarket, Middle East, Africa, South Europe and APAC, shares insights on the firm’s release …
Uber European rival raises $175 million in funding
Estonia’s Taxify has reportedly raised $175 million in funding from a group led by German automaker Daimler, which will enable the firm to step up its fight against global rival Uber across Europe and Africa, Reuters reported.
DEWA to develop sustainable solutions with startups
The Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) has recently signed partnerships with three start-ups to work with them in the 4th Dubai Future Accelerators Programme.
Abu Dhabi to improve capital markets with blockchain deal
Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange (ADX) has recently signed a partnership agreement with London-based fintech firm Equichain with aims to bring efficiencies to capital markets.
Smart real estate system lets Dubai landlords trade “anywhere, at anytime”
As part of its contribution towards the Dubai 10X initiative, the DLD has introduced the Real Estate Self Transaction “REST” – a platform for conducting real estate trading and transactions with multiple parties, anywhere and anytime.