Chinese telecommunications giant Huawei has confirmed that AT&T has backed out of a deal to distribute its smartphones in the US.
Apple Watch users can now operate Whirlpool appliances
Expected early this year, Whirlpool customers can remotely communicate with connected appliances through the Apple Watch. According to the firm, …
ConsenSys sets up shop to aid Dubai’s blockchain strategy
ConsenSys, a blockchain venture studio focused on Ethereum, has announced the opening of its office in the Dubai Design District …
Batelco Bahrain’s new mobile wallet signs up ‘300 retail outlets’
Batelco has stated that over 40 brands alongside 300 retail outlets have already signed up to make the bWallet service available for their customers.
Emirates signs $85m managed services deal with IBM
IBM has signed a ten-year, approximately $85 million managed services agreement with Emirates airline. The agreement will enable Emirates to …
Kodak offers new revenue stream for photographers
Kodak and WENN Digital have come together in a licensing partnership to launch KodakOne image rights management platform and KodakCoin, …
Dubai Police launches Ifaad scholarship e-platform
Dubai Police has inaugurated the Ifaad online platform for its scholarship program, for students either in or outside of the UAE. …
Gulf IT professionals optimistic about salary hikes
A recent study released by Hays Recruiting revealed that professionals working in the IT sector in the Gulf are more optimistic about the prospects of a pay rise as compared to professionals in non-IT roles.
BlackBerry Mobile to launch two new devices in 2018
TCL Communication, the holding company of BlackBerry Mobile, has announced that it will launch two new devices by the end …
GUtech launches Oman’s first solar training programme
The solar training programme has been announced in response to Oman’s plans to generate 90MW of electricity from renewable energy projects by 2019.