Consumers in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) are more ready to adopt artificial intelligence (AI)-powered devices and services than consumers in many other countries, according to an annual research from Accenture.
Apple Pay to expand to the UAE before year end
UAE residents will soon be able to rely on their iPhones to make contactless payments using the technology, and the iPhone giant ensures that such payments are secure as all transactions are encrypted.
Zyxel Communications appoints new ME GM and channel head
Zyxel Communications, a broadband networking company, has appointed Mamoun Abdullah as the company’s general manager and head of channel …
Avaya: UAE customers prefer digital-first banking approach
Consumers in the UAE increasingly want to be able to resolve their basic banking issues without having to speak to …
Saudi Arabia to pay two state firms $1.14bn for broadband rollout
Saudi Telecom Co (STC) will be paid about 2.7 billion riyals in “financial support” as part of its agreement with Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Communications and Information Technology, the company said in a statement.
Honeywell UOP launches connected plant service
Honeywell UOP has introduced its new Connected Plant ARMGuard system, a remote monitoring service that helps natural gas processors manage the …
STC incubator InspireU, Careem support Saudi entrepreneurs
InspireU, an STC incubator, has announced a partnership agreement with Careem, the Dubai-based ride hailing service provider, in KSA.
Apple hits 1.2 billion iPhone sales in just over a decade
The announcement came as part of the Q3 2017 results, showing a quarterly revenue of $45.4 billion and quarterly earnings per diluted share of $1.67.
NetApp’s channel chief exits firm
NetApp’s channel chief Bill Lipsin, who had played a significant role in the firm’s growth over the last few years, …
Dubai installs smart ‘palm trees’ to offer free public WiFi
Smart ‘palm trees’ have been installed across various Dubai beaches to offer tourists and residents alike free WiFi.