A group of US Senators are demanding answers from Amazon over the safety measures they’ve implemented for their warehouse workers …
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CPI Media Group launches DigiTalks, a new series of virtual discussions
CPI Media Group has announced that they will host DigiTalks, a new series of virtual discussions to address the challenges …
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Coronavirus: Tech events cancelled, postponed in the Gulf region
As the world reels to curb the spread of the coronavirus, major events across the globe from concerts to sporting events to conferences have been cancelled or postponed.
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WhatsApp introduces WHO chatbot to answer COVID-19 queries
Facebook-owned instant messaging platform WhatsApp announced the launch of the World Health Organisation’s Health Alert. The new service, which is …
Facebook to launch Arabic third-party fact-checking
Facebook announced that it will be launching third-party fact-checking in Arabic across the MENA region in partnership with Fatabyyano, an …
“Innovation is in our DNA”: TekSalah’s CEO
CNME Editor Mark Forker secured an exclusive interview with Murali Konasani, CEO of TekSalah, to find out how the company’s …
ITQAN Global: Agents of transformation
The COVID-19 pandemic has severely disrupted global supply chains, grounded flights and forced businesses to embrace the concept of ‘remote …
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Facebook launches $100M programme for small businesses amid coronavirus crisis
Facebook has announced that it’s creating a $100 million grant programme for small businesses.
ToTok launches ToTok Pay
ToTok, an instant messaging app used regularly by more than 20 million people across the world, has launched ToTok Pay, …
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UAE to provide free internet to support distance learning
UAE telcos Etisalat and du are reportedly providing free internet data via mobile phones to families who don’t have internet at home, the Telecommunications Regulatory Authority (TRA) said.
Huawei, Deloitte publish whitepaper on combating COVID-19 with 5G
In collaboration with Huawei, Deloitte has published a new whitepaper discussing how key features of 5G can synergise with other …
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Big Tech joins forces to fight COVID-19 misinformation
Facebook, Google, LinkedIn, Microsoft, Reddit, Twitter, and YouTube have issue a joined statement on the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak to fight …
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ServiceNow releases COVID-19 emergency response apps
ServiceNow announced a customer care plan to support its public and private sector customers in managing the COVID-19 pandemic. As …
AI helps organisations grow profits 80% faster: study
Global research highlights how organisations are capitalising on emerging technologies, such as AI, to enhance finance and operations for competitive …