Smartphone shipments to the GCC countries have declined 9.4 percent year on year in 2018 to total 23.6 million units, …
UAE parents “concerned” but “don’t take action” in protecting kids online
A majority of UAE parents (96 percent) worry about their children’s online safety but many may not know how to protect them, according to a recent study by Norton.2 3790GCC smartphone shipments plunge to lowest level
Smartphone shipments to GCC countries have fell 9.4 percent year on year in 2018 to total 23.6 million units, the lowest since 2013, according to IDC.
Apple Pay goes live in Saudi Arabia
Visa cardholders in Saudi Arabia can now make easy, quick and secure purchases using their iPhone and Apple Watch in stores that accept contactless payments.
Apple co-founder to discuss FinTech revolution in Bahrain
Global tech innovator and Apple Computers co-founder Steve Wozniak will share his thoughts and predictions on the current and future state of the global financial technology industry at the upcoming Fintastic Bahrain Week.
“We are on the cusp of a new era”: Smart Dubai’s Dr. Aisha bin Bishr
Dr. Aisha bint Butti bin Bishr, Director General of Smart Dubai, lauded Dubai’s leadership for its continuous presence on the ground as Dubai builds its future, and prepares to transform itself into the world’s smartest and happiest city.
Sheikh Hamdan initiates countdown to a paperless Dubai
Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai and Chairman of The Executive Council of Dubai, has initiated a three-year countdown for implementing the Dubai Paperless Strategy.
Oman bank introduces biometric features for mobile services
Sohar International has recently integrated biometric authentication technology into its mobile banking services.
SNB Middle East, 2CRSI sign GCC distribution deal
The French vendor 2CRSI and value-added distributor “SNB Middle east” have officially announced a distribution agreement for GCC.
OPPO bolsters investments into GCC 5G market
China-based smartphone firm OPPO has reaffirmed its commitment to the region’s 5G ecosystem through substantial new investments and technology trials.
Batelco debuts private route to boost Gulf connectivity
Batelco, the digital solutions provider in the Kingdom of Bahrain, has announced the enhancement of its Batelco Gulf Network (BGN) by adding a new protected route over the network.