Abu Dhabi’s Mubadala Investment Company has led $132 million Series D equity financing for US-based medical technology company.
Microsoft “hopeful” the UAE will lift Skype ban soon
Microsoft is reportedly hopeful that the ban on Skype in the UAE will be lifted soon after discussions with telco authorities over the use of VoIP services.
Back to school: smart buses to hit Dubai roads soon
Dubai RTA has announced that it will deploy 368 “smart” buses to transport about 8873 students in 17 schools during the new academic year that begins in September.
Facebook’s alternative to YouTube rolls out globally
Facebook is rolling out its Watch video service globally one year after it launched in the United States with original entertainment news and sports content.
Apple accidentally reveals new iPhone
Apple has reportedly “accidentally” misplaced an official image of its iPhone XS and iPhone XS Plus.
Emirates Foundation to create a culture of innovation among UAE youth
Emirates Foundation has announced the renewal of their partnership with BP Exploration and Operating Company, designed to support youth development programmes throughout the UAE.
India mulls action against WhatsApp on failure to check fake news
India’s top court has asked WhatsApp to respond to a petition that alleges it breaches certain Indian regulations, Reuters reported.
81% of adults in the UAE are shopping online: report
Online spending in the UAE are on the rise as residents increasingly opt to shop on their smartphones with mobile spending expected to grow 26 percent by 2019 to reach nearly $5.4 billion, according to a new study.
Dubai’s DFSA inks FinTech deal with Singapore authority
The Dubai Financial Services Authority (DFSA) and the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) have recently entered into an agreement that provides a framework for cooperation and referrals between the innovation teams of each authority.
First UAE-made satellite all set for lift-off
The first satellite made completely by Emirati engineers in the UAE, will be launched into orbit on October 29, according to the Mohammed bin Rashid Space Centre (MBRSC).
Saudi Arabia’s $500B mega city appoints tourism head
Saudi Arabia’s NEOM project has appointed on Aradhana Khowala as the mega city’s managing director of Tourism.
Standard Chartered pilots world’s first blockchain-based trade finance guarantees
Standard Chartered to introduce industry-first end-to-end blockchain-based smart guarantees proposition in trade finance.
Dubai smart app promises “more happiness” to customers
Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) has launched DEWA Store on its smart app to provide exclusive offers and discounts to DEWA’s customers, in cooperation with a number of public and private sector companies.
LG’s new robot helps you do the heavy lifting
LG Electronics (LG) will unveil to the public at IFA 2018 its first “human-centric” wearable robot.