Niranj Sangal, group CEO, OMA Emirates, draws out the developments in the mobile payment industry and elaborates on Ingenico partnership. …
SoftBank tech Vision Fund closes $93 billion of funding
The SoftBank Vision Fund has announced its first major close with over $93 billion of committed capital, including the $15 …
Dubai Design District launches LiFi enabled app
Dubai Design District (d3) has launched a multi-use mobile application hosting light fidelity (LiFi) technology, which provides a portable interactive guide …
Do users understand data privacy laws & their own rights?
It’s time to confess. At some point, all of us claim to have read – and have subsequently agreed to …
Zomato hacked, 17 million accounts compromised
The food and restaurant search engine company Zomato has been hacked, which resulted in 17 million user data being stolen, …
How Aswaaq is digitalising customers’ shopping lists
Having established itself in 13 locations across Dubai since the brand’s inception in 2008, Aswaaq now prides itself as being …
KPMG: Blockchain tech to improve efficiency in finance sector
Blockchain technologies can create compelling efficiencies and meaningfully reduce reconciliations and errors, according to Eamonn Maguire, the global lead for KPMG’s blockchain practice.
Dubai Economy launches e-commerce certification initiative
Dubai Economy has announced a new initiative to certify e-commerce websites, as part of its efforts to protect consumers, resolve …
Cisco programme urges female students to pursue tech careers
Cisco has recently hosted its annual Girls Power Tech event, where more than 60 female students from several schools had the opportunity to interact with tech professionals, Cisco execs, other women role models and peers.
Alabbar claims noon still on track for 2017 launch
Emaar Properties chairman and founding partner of noon.com Mohamed Alabbar has confirmed that the e-commerce platform will open for …
Logicom launches e-commerce site for partners
Logicom, a regional distributor of technology solutions and services, has launched an e-commerce site, www.logicompartners.com, for partners in the UAE. …
Third HR Tech MENA Summit opens
The third annual HR Tech MENA Summit has opened at Al Habtoor City’s the Westin Dubai. Organised by Dubai-based …
eHDF opens new Cyber Defense Centre
eHosting DataFort (eHDF) has recently launched its new Cyber Defense Centre (CDC) in Dubai Internet City.
Smart Dubai launches ‘one-stop shop’ Dubai Now platform
The Smart Dubai Office has launched its Dubai Now electronic platform, which is meant to act as a “one-stop shop” …
MENA users spend 57.6m more hours on Facebook during Ramadan
Facebook has shared insights and data from its IQ research that examines Ramadan consumer technology usage across the Middle East …
WannaCry: Should you pay or fight it?
The ransomware, christened WannaCry, has struck systems around the world on Friday. Tahawaul Tech spoke to some of the users and security pros to find out what local companies can do to combat this new threat.
Tejar Dubai launches smart app for Emirati businesses
Tejar Dubai, an initiative of the Dubai Chamber of Commerce and Industry, has recently launched ‘Enatni’, an app designed to boost the exposure of Emirati-owned businesses.
Reseller MEet empowers regional business development
Reseller Middle East concluded the third edition of its enterprise channel event – Reseller MEet, at Conrad Hotel, Dubai, on …
DISTREE Middle East concludes consumer tech channel event
DISTREE Middle East, held from 8th to 10th May, at the Meydan Racecourse in Dubai, UAE, gathered more than 200 …
How far off is widespread Li-Fi use in the Middle East?
Every year, we consume approximately 60 percent more wireless data as the number of connected devices continues to rise. …