Abu Dhabi Islamic Bank (ADIB), a leading financial institution, has appointed Serhat Yildirim as its new Chief Digital Officer.
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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 4690
Ericsson, LG renew patent agreement
Ericsson and LG Electronics have renewed a global patent licence agreement on FRAND terms and conditions between the two companies.
Middle East Snapchatters can now express themselves with Arabic Bitmojis
Snapchatters and Bitmoji-lovers now have access to brand new Arabic-language Bitmoji stickers.
Saudi prince invests $266m into music streaming site after anti-corruption scandal
Saudi billionaire Prince Alwaleed Bin Talal has invested 1 billion riyals ($266.7 million) into music streaming company Deezer.
Chinese consumers in UAE can now use Alipay
Network International has partnered with Alipay to provide seamless payment services to Chinese shoppers in the UAE.
Global experts to discuss future impact of AI and IoT
Global experts in artificial intelligence, blockchain and Internet of Things will descend to Dubai in October to discuss how these three technologies will converge in the future.
Bahrain pushes for increased data protection with new law
The National Institution for Human Rights (NIHR) has lauded King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa’s ratification and issuance of Law 30/2018 on Protection of Personal Data, the Bahrain News Agency reported.
US to improve airport security with 3D tech
Soon, passengers travelling through US airports could be allowed to bring liquids into their bags.
UAE telco teams up with Ericsson to trial Massive MIMO tech
Etisalat and Ericsson have successfully conducted a live on-air trial of Ericsson Radio System and Massive MIMO technology in the UAE, paving the way towards 5G deployment.
Epson seeks to autonomise UAE industrial sector
Epson recently demonstrated its newly expanded robotics range at international event Automatica 2018, including its new dual-arm robot, the WorkSense W-01.