Microsoft and Etisalat UAE have announced that Xbox gamers in the country can now enjoy an added dimension of convenience, by paying for content through their Etisalat mobile account.
Flexible workplaces help UAE businesses maximise profits: study
Over 80 percent of UAE business leaders opt for flexible workplaces as they believe it helps mitigate financial risks, according to a study by the International Workplace Group (IWG).
UAE tech startup incubator issues final call for applicants
The Khalifa Fund for Enterprise Development has issued a final call for applications for the fourth edition of “Ibtikari” (My Innovation).
WhatsApp pledges to curb “sinister” news in India
Facebook-owned WhatsApp had reportedly pledged to develop tools that would combat fake messages, to help India crack down on people whipping up public anger through mass message forwards on social media.
Makkah to undergo massive technology-based developments
Saudi Arabia had effectively used new technologies to run the massive annual pilgrimage of Haj, said prince Khaled Al-Faisal, emir of Makkah, advisor to Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques and chairman of the Central Haj Committee.
Abu Dhabi explores best practices for drone use
The Abu Dhabi City Municipality (ADM), represented by a delegation from the Zayed City Municipal Centre, reviewed the best practices of using drones in monitoring projects.
Dubai sees successful trial of autonomous aerial vehicle
Dubai-based flying taxi firm, Vimana, has reportedly completed a prototype trial of its autonomous aerial vehicle (AAV) in the emirate before its launch.
Musk calls off plan to take Tesla private
Tesla chief Elon Musk cancelled his plan to take the firm private, just days after he tweeted about going public, which …
Facebook, Twitter and Alphabet will no longer be technology firms
Following the biggest reorganisation of Wall Street’s industry classification system, chipmakers, cloud-computing sellers and also credit card payment firms will …
Tech companies remove accounts tied to Irananian propaganda
Social media and technology companies Facebook, Twitter and Alphabet jointly removed hundreds of accounts tied to Iranian actors, which cybersecurity …
Microsoft stops Russian hacking of conservative groups
Microsoft has revealed that it has recently prevented hackers associated with Russian government from trying to steal user information from …
IT failure compels Gatwick airport to use white boards
Passengers had to look up their flight information on white boards after Britain’s second busiest airport, Gatwick, encountered an IT …
Saudi Arabia announces initiative to help pilgrims stay connected
The Saudi Ministry of Communications and Information Technology and the Communications and Information Technology Commission have joined together to announce an …
SPS Automation exhibitors: Middle East factories could be “world’s best”
Global automation suppliers say that with regional government investment in new technologies and Industry 4.0 playing a key role in …