Burj Khalifa is teaming up with HTC Vive and Dubai Future Accelerators, an initiative of Dubai Future Foundation, to further business opportunities within the VR ecosystem across the Middle East and Africa.
DEWA rolls out new features for AI-based virtual employee
Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) has launched the second phase of Rammas, its virtual employee that answers customers’ queries using artificial intelligence (AI).
Saudi-based e-commerce site iPhady announces White Friday deals
iPhady, a Saudi Arabia-based e-commerce site and subsidiary of Al Falak Electronic Equipment & Supplies Co, has announced the fifth edition of its promotion, the “White Friday” Sale, which is running from 20th November to 27th November.
What you need to know about noon’s Yellow Friday sale
noon’s Yellow Friday is now live with a selection of phenomenal deals across all categories from fashion and beauty to home, toys, electronics and more until 24 November.
Huawei marks new era of smartwatch endurance
Huawei, as part of its endeavour to set a new benchmark in tech wearables, has launched the new Huawei Watch GT by introducing the concept of GT into the DNA of its smartwatches.
Smart approach to cybersecurity on spotlight in UAE
Help AG will demonstrate its “SMART approach to Cybersecurity” aimed at empowering Middle East enterprises to enhance their cybersecurity posture while reducing IT complexity and management overheads at its upcoming the at its upcoming Security Spotlight Forum (SSF).
UAE-based retail giant snaps up mobile wallet app Beam
UAE-based retail and real estate giant Majid Al-Futtaim has announced its acquisition of mobile wallet portal Beam.
Expo 2020 Dubai unlocks new opportunities with online platform
Companies from around the world can unlock business opportunities, forge international partnerships and drive growth by registering on Expo 2020 Dubai’s new global Online Marketplace (OMP).
UAE-based Virgin Mobile MEA mulls IPO
Virgin Mobile Middle East and Africa is exploring options including selling all or part of itself, Bloomberg reported citing people familiar with the matter.
FinTech poised to reshape future financial markets: study
Investments in Gulf-based fintech startups are expected to reach $ 2 billion in the next decade, compared to a mere $ 150 million invested in the last 10 years, according to a new study by MENA Research Partners (MRP), a leading research company in the region.
Tech takeover in legal sector is inevitable, says expert
With technology already having a significant impact on UAE legal processes, STA Law Firm states that the use of attorneys for lawsuits and compliance is under threat, while the practice of obtaining legal counsel for contract execution will soon be a practice of the past.
WebNMS, Cyient team up to deliver IoT-powered tower operations centre
WebNMS has announced its strategic system integration partnership with Cyient, a global provider of engineering, manufacturing, geospatial, digital, networks, and operations management solutions to global industry leaders.
Emirati Captains can use private vehicles under Careem’s new initiative
Careem, in collaboration with TransAD, has introduced a new programme to provide flexible and safe income earning opportunities to Emiratis and sons and daughters of Emirati women living in Abu Dhabi.
Facebook to take MENA story to the next chapter with new appointment
Facebook has announced the appointment of Ramez T. Shehadi as its new Managing Director in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA).