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Blackberry KEY2 smartphone arrives in the Middle East
The all-new BlackBerry KEY2 is now available across a choice of leading retailers in the UAE and will be available in Saudi Arabia later this month.1 3824
Visa’s pilot biometric card to launch in the Middle East
Visa will soon launch its first bettery-less dual interface biometrics payment card (chip- and contactless-enabled) in the Middle East.
E-commerce boom triggers automation in Middle East retail logistics
Globally, retail e-commerce is expected to increase to 14.6 percent of total retail, with a market volume of more than $4 trillion, according to a report by eMarketer.
Siemens to funnel $500M into digital initiatives in Middle East
Siemens has announced plans to invest over $500 million into its digital presence in the Middle East over the next three years.
GCC consumers eye switch to “digital only” banks: report
Nearly two-thirds of GCC banking customers would be prepared to move to a digital only bank, according to latest findings from EY.
Abu Dhabi business dispute court goes online
Through the new platform residents can file documents and receive SMS notifications pertaining to progress of their case and changes to the digital court file. Electronic evidence bundles are included in the court file at no additional cost to any party, and court hearings are conducted through video conferencing, accessed via an integrated calendar.
Saudi residents could face prison time for spying on spouse’s mobile phone
Saudi Arabia has reportedly announced a new law that criminalises the act of spying on your spouse’s mobile phone illegally and has listed this act under cybercrimes, according to Arab News.
Dubai commuters can now pay via mobile apps
The Dubai Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) in partnership with Network International has introduced a new service enabling the payment of taxi fares in Dubai via Samsung Pay and Apple Pay apps on smartphones.
TRA sets up lab to enhance UAE’s digital services
The TRA has launched the User Experience Lab, which is the first of its kind in the UAE government, to help develop the digital presence of government entities on the web, smartphone or on service booths.
Samsung to spend $7 billion on memory chip production
Samsung Electronics is reportedly planning to build a new memory chip production line in China in late March.