At Facebook’s annual developers conference, F8, CEO Mark Zuckerberg announced a new dating feature.
Oman explores role of AI and IoT in economic development
Oman is highlighting how new technologies will play a central and critical role in the country’s future and the development of the economy and social fabric of society at the ongoing Comex Technology Week.
First commodities-backed digital currency launches in Dubai
Freedium, during the Dubai Blockchain Forum, has announced the launch of first commodities backed digital stable currency tracking the US Dollar.
How Rotana Hotels is redefining hospitality with business intelligence
In a bid to stay apace with the burgeoning competition for customers here in the UAE – one of the world’s most desirable tourist destinations, corporate vice president of IT Samir Abi Frem, sought to make a number of changes to the company’s operations.
Expo 2020 signs digital deal with Cisco
Expo 2020 Dubai has recently signed Cisco to provide its latest technology innovations that to enable seamless digital experiences at the site.
EMEA firms take almost six months to detect a cyber-attack: report
FireEye has announced the release of its annual M-Trends report, which found that attackers were present in EMEA organisations’ networks a median of 175 days before being detected in 2017.
How do tech titans decide where to build their GCC data centres?
The race to build Middle East data centres is swiftly gathering pace. As public and private sector organisations across the …
Global tech firms sign up to train Arab coders in UAE
Microsoft, Oracle and SAP have reportedly been signed as partners of the Dubai Future Foundation to support the One Million Arab Coders initiative.
UAE acts on online libel against leading Indian jeweller
Post a complaint by Indian-based Kalyan Jewellers, Dubai Public Prosecution has directed the Dubai Police to initiate criminal proceedings for …
Will UAE users get off Facebook after data misuse revelations?
Following revelations about Facebook data being misused for political campaigning in 2014, we spoke to members of the UAE public to …
It may be 2019 before Android catches up with Apple’s Face ID tech
Most Android phones will have to wait until 2019 to duplicate the 3D sensing feature behind Apple’s Face ID security, handicapping Samsung and others on a technology that is set to be worth billions in revenue over the next few years.
Expo 2020 Dubai streamlines technology infrastructure
Accenture, in collaboration with SAP, has implemented SAP S/4HANA for Expo 2020 Dubai that will provide the expo with a foundation for data-driven insights, from visitor preferences to sustainability.
DEWA first government entity to join WEF’s Fourth Industrial Revolution Centre
Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) has joined the Center for the Fourth Industrial Revolution of the World Economic Forum (WEF) as a partner.
Can AI be partners’ play too?
Artificial intelligence (AI) market is generating immense buzz within the industry, just in its nascent stage. Reseller ME explores if …
Best video-editing apps for iPhone
Whether you’re a budding Christopher Nolan, or just want to share your latest adventures on Facebook, everything will look much better if you use one of these five video editors on your iPhone
BlackBerry takes Facebook to court with patent suit
Canadian telecommunications firm BlackBerry has reportedly filed a patent infringement lawsuit against social media firm Facebook, arguing that they copied technology and features from BlackBerry Messenger.
Dubai users can now easily split bills via social media
Liv., the lifestyle digital bank by Emirates NBD, has announced two new features within its mobile app, allowing customers to instantly split bills with friends and family, and tag their expenses according to personalised categories.
IBM settles trade secrets suit against former diversity chief
IBM has settled the trade secrets lawsuit it had filed against its former chief diversity officer who left for a similar job at Microsoft.
Only three or four smartphone makers will survive: Huawei CEO
The smartphone industry is bound to consolidate as the heavy investments required to remain competitive mean that, in the long-run, only a handful of firms can make money, said Huawei Technologies CEO for Consumer Business Group Richard Yu.
Etisalat named Middle East’s most valuable telecoms brand
Etisalat has been named the Middle East’s most valuable telecoms brand for the first time, after the Abu Dhabi-based operator …