The project, which has been in pilot phase during the last few months – and succeeded expectations by 2,226 businesses gained verification status on Google – is now live and plans to drive digital transformation among companies across the emirate.
Middle East, Technology
Over 80% of UAE centennials are mobile gamers: study
The global gaming market will reach over $115 billion in 2018. At over $50 billion, the mobile gaming industry accounts for nearly half of all the global gaming revenue.0 4291
Contactless payments set for mainstream adoption
The recent launch of Amazon Go in Seattle, a new kind of retail experience with no checkout required, could stimulate …
Op-ed: The global tech industry can no longer ignore Saudi Arabia
Silicon Valley’s eye is now well and truly on Saudi Arabia. The Wall Street Journal reported that state-owned oil firm …
Amazon shares on the rise, nearing record high
Online giant Amazon’s shares rose on Friday, driving its stock market value over $700 billion and threatening to eclipse Microsoft …
Saudi Aramco, Alphabet in talks to build tech hub
Google parent Alphabet and Saudi state oil company Saudi Aramco are reportedly in talks about about jointly building a technology hub in the Kingdom.
Review: Samsung Galaxy Note8
With a big high-quality display, high-performing cameras, great software and responsive stylus, Samsung’s latest flagship just hits all the right notes.
Amazon beats Google as world’s most valuable brand
Amazon has claimed the top spot as the world’s most valuable brand ahead of Apple and Google in the Brand Finance Global 500.
Dubai Chamber teams up with Google to get more businesses online
In a bid to increase the online exposure of Dubai’s business community, Dubai Chamber of Commerce and Industry and Google have joined forces to launch the “Get Dubai Businesses Online” programme.
Etisalat heads Middle East’s most valuable brands
Etisalat’s innovative digital transformation and customer experience initiatives have made the telco the most valuable brand in the Middle East, according to a new report.
Google updates search feature to squash fake news
Google has introduced a new series of blog posts explaning ‘How Google Search works’. It has also explained when, where and why they provide featured snippets.