Facebook has announced that its Spark AR platform is moving out of its Instagram publishing closed beta enabling users to create and publish their own AR effects.
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SAP-backed initiative trains over 16,000 EMEA youth to code
SAP’s coding initiative has reportedly trained more than 16,000 youth across the Middle East, North Africa, and Europe.1 2990
Scammers distributing phishing mails from legitimate sites on the rise
Malicious internet users are increasingly exploiting websites to insert phishing links into emails from trustworthy companies on a global scale.
Spam most used conduit for distributing malware: report
Mimecast’s Threat Intelligence Report: Black Hat Edition 2019, revealed that attackers are using either simple, opportunistic attacks or complex, targeted attacks based on necessity to impact the target.
Toshiba rolls out new SMART App
Toshiba has launched its SMART App, which is aimed at helping its front-end customer facing team members and channel partners maximise the value of its products.
Dubai-based health services firm help thwart healthcare fraud
Dubai-based IRIS Health Services has helped healthcare firms in the UAE, Oman and other ME markets save more than $10 million from fraud, the company’s CEO Anil Nair said.
Noon to trial driverless delivery vehicles in Dubai and Abu Dhabi
Noon has announced it has partnered with Chinese technology company Neolix to trial driverless delivery vehicles.
Twitter introduces revamped desktop interface
According to the social media firm, Twitter.com has been revamped to make the platform faster, easier to navigate and more personalised.
UBF introduces online initiative to empower court banking experts
The UAE Banks Federation (UBF) has announced that the successful implementation of an advanced online exam, launched last year, has raised the bar for Court Banking Experts.
“E-commerce a part of our DNA”: noon.com’s Mohamed Alabbar
noon.com has recently hosted an event in Saudi Arabia, which was attended by Saudi businesses and entrepreneurs, and featured a keynote by founder Mohamed Alabbar.
Emirates NBD teams up with Dubai Police to raise cybersecurity awareness
Emirates NBD has announced a joint initiative with Dubai Police – the launch of a UAE-wide #secureyouraccount campaign, aimed at raising public awareness and education on cybersecurity.