InspireU, an STC incubator, has announced a partnership agreement with Careem, the Dubai-based ride hailing service provider, in KSA.
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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 2939
Saudi Arabia’s MCI launches Huawei Riyadh innovation centre
Saudi Arabia’s advisor to the minister of commerce and investment Dr. Ghassan Alsulaiman has inaugurated one of Huawei’s largest Middle …
Emirates ranked UAE’s ‘healthiest brand’ ahead of global tech giants
The home-grown airline placed ahead of WhatsApp, which came second, and Google, which came third. Tech favourites Facebook (5), YouTube (6), Apple (7), Apple iPhone (8) and Samsung (9) all ranked in the top 10.
Almentor.net unveils beta phase of video e-learning platform
The beta phase of the platform brings tailored Arabic and English content from an array of selected online expert mentors, offering a catalogue of exclusive training videos and expert talks, introducing unique knowledge development solutions for the region.
Samsung seeks to recycle rare metals from recalled Note 7s
Samsung Electronics is reportedly planning to recover 157 tonnes’ worth of rare metals from recalled Galaxy Note 7 smartphones.
3D-printed model aids doctors in saving Omani woman’s life
The model of the patient’s brain dilated arteries helped doctors at Rashid Hospital in Dubai plan the complex surgery.
Infor and LinkedIn partner to boost sales productivity
Infor has announced that it will integrate its CRM application with LinkedIn Sales Navigator in an attempt to create a …
Intel launches new Xeon chips to boost data centre business
Intel Corp has recently announced a new line of microprocessors for data centres, which it said will have a big boost in performance.
Emirates NBD schedules Friday online banking downtime
Emirates NBD has scheduled a period of downtime for its online and mobile banking platform on Friday, 14th July, between …
RTA signs Silicon Oasis driverless testing MoU
Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority and free zone technology park Dubai Silicon Oasis Authority (DSOA) have joined forces in a …