Dubai is set to host the AccessAbilities Expo, the region’s trade, professional and consumer event aimed at people with disabilities.
DEWA hits 80 percent smart services usage target
Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) has announced that the adoption rate of its smart services has reached 80 percent, …
Etisalat offers free Wi-Fi during Eid
Etisalat announced today that it will offer free UAE WiFi by Etisalat – the telco’s high-speed public WiFi across malls, restaurants and …
Trriple: Digital payments to ‘dethrone’ cash as king
Digital payments will dethrone “cash as king” in the Middle East, and boost regional GDP by nearly $100 billion, UAE-based …
Examining VAT in the GCC
Aaron White, regional director, Sage Middle East, explains the implications of VAT being implemented in the UAE in 2018. On 1 …
Security Advisor ME recognises excellence in IT security
The second annual Security Advisor Middle East Awards saw prominent players in the information security industry, including private and public sector CISOs and CSOs, gather in the UAE to celebrate achievements from the regional IT security space.
Souq adds ‘affordable’ AmazonBasics range to its website
In a Facebook post on August 24th by Ronaldo Mouchawar, the founder and CEO of Souq, he announced that AmazonBasics would be available immediately for sale on the Souq website.
Strategic alliances: Regional Value-Added Resellers
While relationships have commanded the business environment in the Middle East, value-added resellers (VARs) play an even bigger role as …
Etisalat wins enterprise innovation award
Etisalat has won accolades for its managed unified communication services at the ‘Global Telecoms Innovation Summit’, an international event that …
Screening digital signage prospects
Binoj Nair, senior marketing manager, B2C Marketing and Direct Sales, Canon Middle East, gives an overview of the digital signage …
Why retailers should invest in VR
Virtual Reality (VR) has the potential to shake up the retail industry as we know it. Retailers can create unique …
A notable comeback: Samsung launches Galaxy Note8
Samsung, during a special event in New York, has last night launched the latest addition to its Galaxy Note series – the Note 8.
Max brings e-commerce platform to Saudi Arabia
Max, a regional fashion brand, has reportedly launched its new online shopping website (www.maxfashion.com) and iPhone and Android apps, for customers across Saudi Arabia.
Why boardrooms will prioritise innovation, data centres and security in 2018
The Middle East’s shift to digital business has created a dilemma for the regions CIOs. They need to innovate and implement change, while also retaining levels of control and management.
Staying power: Raqmiyat’s growth and 2020 vision
Amer Khreino, CEO, Raqmiyat, elaborates on the 34-year-old firm’s plans to evolve into a next-generation services provider with deeper systems integration capabilities by 2020.
DIFC’s new fintech accelerator enrolls 11 start-up finalists
The FinTech Hive programme provides a platform in which they can collaborate with leading regional and international financial institutions to accelerate their fintech potential.
Gitex Shopper to present latest consumer tech gear
This September marks the return of GITEX Shopper, the much-anticipated electronics show offering the latest product launches from the region’s …
Infoblox names new director for Middle East & Africa region
Infoblox has announced the promotion of Ashraf Sheet to the role of regional director for the Middle East and Africa regions.
Waseela hits smart buildings project milestone in the GCC
Waseela’s engineering delivery department is currently and concurrently working on more than 200 mega buildings across several GCC countries, a record number for the company.
Smart Dubai contact centre receives global recognition
Smart Dubai has announced that it has achieved another global milestone with Smart Dubai Government Establishment contact centre being awarded the ISO 18295 Certification, Parts I and II, as well as the CCA Global Certification for Contact Centre Management.