DIFC Courts’ Small Claims Tribunal (SCT) is set to give claimants the option to use direct and instant messaging to …
One Million Arab Coders project draws 500,000 applicants in first week
Launched by His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, the initiative seeks to train a million young people in coding techniques to empower Arab youth and arm them with the tools to succeed in the age of technology.
Instagram rolls out support for ‘right to left’ languages like Arabic
Instagram has announced support for ‘right to left’ functionality option to offer Arabic-speaking users clearer written communication.
IDC: MEA cognitive, AI spending set for strong growth
IDC research shows that that spending on cognitive and artificial intelligence systems in the Middle East and Africa (MEA) will …
Blockchain, AI and machine learning to reshape digital businesses in 2018
Blockchain, together with artificial intelligence, machine learning, robotics, and virtual and augmented reality, have the potential to deliver disruptive outcomes and reshape digital business in 2018, according to predictions by Dimension Data.
TRA chief: Fresh Internet approaches needed
The UAE’s Telecommunications Regulatory Authority (TRA) director general Hamad Obaid Al Mansoori has warned that rapid global changes to the …
Polycom: two thirds of millennials feel ‘judged’ when working remotely
Polycom research has found that workplaces across the world aren’t accepting the way young employees want to do their jobs, …
UAE to participate in high-profile Web Summit in Portugal
The UAE is set to participate in the Web Summit 2017, which will be held in Lisbon, Portugal, on 6th-9th …
Landmark Group launches Apple Pay
Landmark Group has announced that Apple Pay is available across all the Group’s retail stores and E-commerce sites and apps …
WhatsApp enables users to ‘unsend’ messages with latest update
The feature is clearly labeled within the app, and can be accessed by holding down on said message and clicking “delete for everyone.”
Apple, GE partner to bring Predix industrial apps to iOS
Apple and GE have announced a partnership to deliver industrial apps designed to bring predictive data and analytics from Predix, GE’s industrial Internet of Things (IoT) platform, to iPhone and iPad.
Avaya, Bosch to develop ‘next-gen workplace’ with $60M deal
Under the enhanced partnership, Avaya will provide a range of private cloud-based voice, contact centre and collaboration services, helping Bosch’s central IT department to roll out standardised solutions to all Bosch group companies worldwide.
HH Sheikh Mohammed launches One Million Arab Coders initiative
His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, has launched the One …
The Entertainer begins new data-driven era with ‘app only’ 2018 strategy
The ENTERTAINER, is embarking on the beginning of a new data-driven era, by saying “goodbye” to its book products in 2018 after 16 years.