Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) has announced the launch of a new web application for its Shams Dubai initiative.
Tesla to open new Dubai showroom
American automaker and energy storage company Tesla has announced the opening of its showroom in Dubai.
Souq.com to retain $580M brand identity ‘for now’: Amazon
Amazon.com and Souq.com have announced that there are currently no plans to change the Dubai-based entity’s identity for now.
Spectrami acquires Germany-based distribution firm NPC
As part of its geographical expansion plans to expand across the rest of the EMEA, regional value-added distributor Spectrami has …
ADEC, Emirates Transport smart app to enhance student safety
The Abu Dhabi Education Council, ADEC, and Emirates Transport have launched ‘Hafilaty’, an app that enables parents to track their children to and from school.
Amazon completes Souq.com acquisition
Amazon has officially completed the acquisition of Middle East based e-commerce player Souq.com. As the first step of integration, customers can now …
MOHAP rolls out new technology to detect counterfeit drugs
The Ministry of Health and Prevention has unveiled TruScan RM Analyser, a modern technology used to detect counterfeit or low-quality drugs posing great health threats to the community, according to a report by WAM.
Electronics ban lifted on Etihad Airways flights to US
In an official statement Etihad Airways said, “Effective immediately, the removal of the restrictions allows passengers flying to the US to carry all laptops, tablets, and other electronic devices onto the aircraft, subject to enhanced security measures.
Dubai Economy launches WeChat platform for Chinese community
Chinese consumers can connect to the service by adding +971 55 9540619 on WeChat, and a Chinese speaker has been assigned to receive their complaints.
Dubai Economy, Souq.com to make online shopping safe
The Commercial Compliance and Consumer Protection (CCCP) sector of Dubai Economy and Souq.com have announced a strategic collaboration on the ‘Digital Protection’ initiative for consumer rights protection.
Dubai Trade launches LogiGate smart app
The new services will benefit Dubai’s trade and logistics sector by providing speed and accuracy in logistics and supply chain management, allowing existing users to enhance profitability and grow their operations.
Channel partners: Prevention is better than cure for Petya
Tuesday’s ransomware outbreak affected victims across the globe from Ukrainian infrastructure including power companies, airports, public transit, and the central …
Ministry of Health & Prevention launches innovation portal
The Ministry of Health and Prevention (MOHAP) has announced the launch of its electronic suggestion platform Afkari. The newly launched …
Petya ransomware: Can we be safe?
The latest ransomware attack, an offshoot of Petya dubbed by security researchers as “NotPetya” and “GoldenEye” is wreaking havoc across the globe, crippling computers in its wake.
Emirates begins biometric, automated departure gate projects
Emirates is beginning work on two new projects that will “streamline” the check-in and immigration checks at Dubai international Airport …
DP World, Masdar team up to bring clean energy solutions
DP World and Masdar, Abu Dhabi’s renewable energy company, have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to explore areas of collaboration on clean energy solutions for DP World’s portfolio of ports and freezones in the Middle East and Africa.
MoI mulls drone tracking devices for fine collection
The UAE’s Ministry of Interior has mooted the enforcement of tracking devices on drones, which would record data on flight …
Etisalat offers business users unlimited global roaming
Etisalat’s business customers now have affordable access to more data and less worry on usage while travelling abroad with ‘Unlimited …
Visa to foster payments innovation in MENA
Visa has announced that its Everywhere Initiative, an programme designed to encourage the development of the ‘next big thing’ in payments, will expand into the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region.
RAKBANK introduces Samsung Pay at ATMs
This innovative digital solution enables the bank’s customers to make cardless cash withdrawals from RAKBANK ATMs using their Samsung smartphones without the need for a physical debit or credit card.