The Department of Economic Development (DED) in Dubai has formed a strategic partnership with AI and IoT firm BooleanLAb to establish an advanced market monitoring and inspection system for the emirate.
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UAE airline offers special WhatsApp service to passengers
Etihad Airways has launched a WhatsApp Business solution, allowing guests to communicate instantly with the airline via the popular messaging app.1 5267
Dubai-based tech unicorn secures $200 million in fresh funding
Middle East ride-hailing company Careem had reportedly secured $200 million in fresh funding from existing investors, Reuters reported.
GITEX 2018
du to promote telecom transformation
du has announced that it will showcase how its digital transformation strategies and initiatives to evolve conventional telecommunication services at the upcoming GITEX Technology Week.
Epicor enhances ERP offering for manufacturers and dealers
Epicor Software Corporation has introduced Epicor Dealer Network Portal as part of its upcoming release of Epicor ERP 10.2.300.
UAE bank first globally to offer contactless, QR payments
Mashreq Bank and Mastercard has partnered to launch Masterpass QR, a safe and secure Quick Response (QR) mobile payments solution, accessible via the bank’s mobile application, Snapp.
UAE zoo launches new smart platforms
Al Ain Zoo has launched a new mobile app and website as it celebrates its Golden Jubilee this year.
UAE’s Emirates NBD set to launch services via chat app
Emirates NBD has announced that it will soon launch customised banking services via WhatsApp in the UAE.
Dubai’s Emirates ties up with Uber
The collaborative offer will see visitors to Dubai from Australia, Egypt, France, Saudi Arabia, and South Africa avail special offers from Uber on bookings made between 26 September to 10 December 2018.
Real-time air quality index now available on UAE ministry’s smart app
The Ministry of Climate Change and Environment (MOCCAE), in collaboration with Khalifa University of Science and Technology, launched the UAE Air Quality Index (UAE AQI) on MOCCAE’s smart application.
UAE mosque-goers get free data package to listen to Friday sermon
Mosque-goers in the UAE will be given free data packages so that they can access English or Urdu translations of Friday sermons.