Italian oil services company Saipem said it had identified a cyber-attack out of India that had primarily affected its servers in the Middle East.
Dubai highlights increased digitisation of global travel ecosystem
Eighty percent of hotel searches and 60 per cent of travel searches in the Middle East and North Africa, MENA region, are made using mobile phones, demonstrating the importance of a digital, social and mobile first strategy when designing booking platforms, according to a recent study.
Apple hit with iPhone sales ban in China
Qualcomm said it had won a preliminary order from a Chinese court banning the importation and sale of several Apple Inc iPhone models in China that the court found violated two of Qualcomm patents, Reuters reported.
SamTech Middle East to help keep Dubai Ultramarathon participants safe
Dubai is hosting the Al Marmoom Ultramarathon from 11th to 15th December at the Al Marmoom Desert Conservation Reserve.
UAE’s ADNOC turns to blockchain to streamline supply chain processes
The Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC) has announced its successful collaboration with IBM, piloting a Blockchain-based automated system to integrate oil and gas production across the full value chain.
Dubai’s Careem to provide fleet management tech
Careem has signed an agreement to offer its technology to Private Limousine for managing its fleet and in accommodating its customers’ requests.
Chinese smartphone brands drive worldwide smartphone sales
In the third quarter of 2018, Chinese brands Huawei and Xiaomi, helped drive global smartphone sales, according to Gartner.
Abu Dhabi unveils world’s first fully digital courtroom
Abu Dhabi Global Market Courts (ADGM Courts) has opened for viewing their fully digital bespoke courtroom.
Dubai-based investment firm announces major projects in KIZAD
Dubai-based Trustworthy.ae Group plans to invest $100 million (AED 365 million) in Khalifa Industrial Zone Abu Dhabi (KIZAD).
OKI Europe launches augmented reality app
OKI Europe has announced the launch of its new smartphone app, the ‘OKI AR Showroom’ at VISCOM Italia.
OKI introduces colour database for ColorPainter users
OKI Europe has launched a dedicated database for ColorPainter users with over 14,000 media profiles.
Robo-advisory firm first to graduate from Dubai’s regulatory sandbox
Robo-advisory firm, Sarwa, has become the first participant to graduate from Dubai Financial Services Authority’s regulatory sandbox following nearly 12 months of testing.
AI chatbots will soon lead patient assistance
AI-powered chatbots will soon become the first responders for citizens’ engagements with healthcare providers, as the number of chatbot interactions exceeds 2.8 billion annually by 2023.
Dubai DED urges business owners to take advantage of eServices
The Auto Renewal service covers more than 2,200 commercial activities, equivalent to 99.8 percent of all business licences.