Kuwait’s central bank has issued regulatory guidelines for companies wishing to experiment with new financial technology products and services.
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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 5188
Dubai-based property website raises $120 million in investments
Private equity firm General Atlantic has led a $120 million investment and acquired a minority stake in Middle East real estate classifieds website Property Finder, Reuters reported.
McAfee to roll out new regional reseller website
Cybersecurity firm McAfee says it is working on a new reseller website to educate and sell its products in the …
Investors pulling back tech investments on the rise: report
Tech stock redemptions have totalled $1.5 billion in the past week, the biggest since February 2015, according to a Reuters report.
What you need to know about noon’s Yellow Friday sale
noon’s Yellow Friday is now live with a selection of phenomenal deals across all categories from fashion and beauty to home, toys, electronics and more until 24 November.
Siemens, Aruba team up to bridge gap between OT and IT
Siemens and Aruba, a Hewlett Packard Enterprise company, have announced a strategic partnership focused on bridging the Operational Technology (OT) and Information Technology (IT) worlds.
Dubai smart app to steamline lease renewals
The Dubai Land Department has recently announced a new development through the completion of ‘The Development Initiative’ for the lease self-registration service by adding new services to the Ejari smart application.
Apple slashes production orders for new iPhone models: report
iPhone manufacturer Apple has cut production orders in recent weeks for all three iPhone models launched in September, the Wall …
UAE accelerates drive to make country “cyber-attack free”
The Telecommunications and Regulatory Authority (TRA) of the UAE, represented by the Computer Emergency Response Team, aeCERT, has secured a …
Tesla opens up Model 3 orders in China
Tesla Inc has started taking orders for its Model 3 sedan in China for a deposit of 8,000 yuan ($1,153.60), …