German engineering firm Bosch has launched an app Perfectly Keyless, which enables the smartphone to replace the analogue vehicle key.
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 …
UAE developer to encourage crypto payments
UAE-based real estate developer Imkan Properties is considering offering its customers the chance to pay for homes using cryptocurrencies, local …
Lack of Wi-Fi a “deal-breaker” for GCC tourists
New Linksys research shows holidaymakers from the Middle East demand round-the-clock connectivity – even while abroad. Much has been said …
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 …
Tesla stock plummets after Musk admission
Elon Musk has said that he doesn’t intend to give up his dual role as chairman and CEO of Tesla, …
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United Nations arm backs Bahrain’s GITEX presence
The United Nations Industrial Development Organisation (UNIDO) has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Bahrain Technology Companies Society (BTECH), according to the Bahrain News Agency.
Airbnb’s listing is now available on this Middle East online travel marketplace
Airbnb has partnered with Wego, an online travel marketplace in the Middle East and North Africa, to include properties listed on Airbnb in Wego search results in a move to offer Wego users more accommodation choices.
Maersk, IBM take blockchain to the seas
Shipping group Maersk has announced that 94 companies and organisations have so far joined a blockchain platform developed with IBM.
UAE seeks stronger trade, tech ties with Japan
The UAE has reportedly held high-level meetings with top Japanese officials to discuss ways of bolstering bilateral cooperation defence,education, advanced technology, health and space and aviation among others.
Toshiba rewards top Middle East and Africa partners
Toshiba Gulf’s top distributors and channel partners participated in a FIFA World Cup tour to Moscow, which was recently organised by the firm’s …
It’s market day! UAE’s noon now offers groceries
noon, the Middle East’s homegrown online marketplace, now has groceries on hand that can be delivered right to your doorstep with just a few clicks.
Newly uncovered threat actor targets Middle East government firms
Symantec has uncovered the operations of a threat actor named Leafminer that is targeting a broad list of government organisations and business verticals in various regions in the Middle East since at least early 2017.
“End-users, not vendors, to shape GCC’s future”: Fujitsu VP
Fujitsu’s vice president for the Middle East region has said that technology end-users will be those who truly define the …
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Linking the Middle East telecom sector
The Middle East telecom sector is booming with opportunities for operators to transform their revenue models through the introduction of …
Dubai’s Noon to take on Amazon, mulls online grocery business
UAE-based online shopping platform Noon aims to enter the online groceries business in the next six months, said the company’s founder Mohamed Alabbar said in a recent interview with CNN.
Vuclip names new general manager for Middle East
Abe Shady Aboul Naga has joined the regional leadership team at Vuclip, a PCCW Media company.
Digital docs: GCC healthcare’s embrace of AI physicians
Necip Ozyucel, Cloud & Enterprise Group Lead, Microsoft Gulf discusses the stark indicators that suggest we are not averse to letting the digital realm play a central role in the maintenance of our health.
IBM and Elm to implement Riyadh Municipality’s Blockchain roadmap
Elm has announced today that IBM has been selected as the strategic partner for the integration of the blockchain technology …
Dubai’s Careem to enter food business with $150M fund raising round
Middle East ride-hailing app Careem is reportedly in talks to raise as much as $150 million from existing investors to launch its food delivery business as early as September.