The technology and telecom industry in UAE has maintained its rank as #2 among 15 industries in terms of “brand intimacy,” according to the latest study by MBLM.
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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 4196
Google, Amazon targeted in EU unfair digital practices rules
European Union regulators have reached a broad agreement on new digital platform rules aimed at stopping unfair practices by online platforms and app stores, Reuters reported.
Bad apps: how to steer clear of malicious mobile applications
Security correspondent Daniel Bardsley speaks to industry experts on how end-users can steer clear of malicious mobile applications.
France slaps Google with $57 million antitrust fine
France’s data protection watchdog fined Alphabet’s Google $57 million (EUR 50 million) for breaching European Union online privacy rules, the biggest such penalty levied against a US tech giant.
France to push ahead with digital tax
France has reportedly confirmed that it will introduce its own taxation scheme for big technology players starting from 1st January 2019.
UAE payments card operator to support Google Pay
Network International, a payment solutions provider in the Middle East and Africa, has announced that its merchant partner outlets will accept Google Pay.
UAE residents trust tech companies more than banks: study
A majority of UAE residents are willing to get banking services from an established technology company, according to a recent study.
Emirates NBD challenges UAE’s brightest young minds
Over 250 developers and tech enthusiasts from the Google Developers Group (GDG) and coding communities in the UAE and MENA region took part in an exciting 18-hour Codeathon, organised by Emirates NBD.
Tech giant faces civil suit in Russia
Russia has launched a civil case against Google, accusing the tech giant of failing to comply with a legal requirement to remove certain entries from its search results, according to the country’s communications watchdog, Reuters reported.
Emirate NBD customers can now use Google Pay
Emirates NBD has announced that its debit and credit card customers can now pay via Google Pay.