The Central Bank of the UAE has called on bank customers to take advantage of digital and online banking services to as a measure to ensure the health and safety of residents amid the coronavirus pandemic.
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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 4875
ToTok launches ToTok Pay
ToTok, an instant messaging app used regularly by more than 20 million people across the world, has launched ToTok Pay, …
Smart Dubai touts smart solutions for enabling business continuity
Smart Dubai offers a range of solutions to support the measures outlined by Dubai Government to offer its employees flexible working conditions, according to Dr Aisha bint Butti bin Bishr, Director General of Smart Dubai.
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Instant messaging app Totok launches coronavirus live updates feature
Instant messaging app ToTok has launched a new feature that provides its users with the latest developments on coronavirus (COVID-19).
UAE residents can now request for a search and rescue helicopter with this app
The UAE National Search and Rescue Centre (NSRC) has launched a smartphone application at the Search and Rescue conference in Abu Dhabi.
UAE residents play a role in improving government services”: Sheikh Mohammed
The UAE has launched a new ‘Mystery Shopper’ application to enhance the role of customers in enhancing the performance of government entities and efficiency of the services they provide.
Dubai commuters can now get real-time bus updates on Google Maps
Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has announced a new collaboration with Google, which will see the tech platform run real-time updates of bus timetables on Google Maps.
New tech platform to revolutionise vehicle rentals in the UAE
Beno Technologies, a youth-led technology company based in the UAE, has launched its newest initiative, Beno, an innovative platform aimed at revolutionising the vehicle renting sector.
Western Digital unveils 5G-ready flash storage device
Western Digital has announced the launch of the iNAND MC EU521 an embedded Universal Flash Storage (UFS) device to equip mobile developers to enhance the 5G smartphone user experience.
Snapchat brings Saudi UNESCO Heritage site with AR
Snap Inc. has collaborated with the Royal Commission of AlUla to bring a new dimension to the Desert X AlUla art exhibition, with the first sponsored Landmarker in the Middle East.