Tarek Sabbagh, head of IT and Mobile (IM) Division, Samsung Gulf, discusses why the firm focused its latest innovations on its camera
Excessive technology use to blame for child obesity in UAE, Saudi Arabia
Nine in 10 children across UAE and KSA have access to tablets, smartphones or other handheld electronic devices with screens.1 3463Snap could layoff nearly 100 employees: report
Snap is reportedly planning another round of layoffs, and the company’s engineering team is expected to take the bulk of the cuts, according to a report by Recode.
VR startup secures major funding from Saudi Arabia
Magic Leap, a startup working in the augmented reality space, has revealed that on Wednesday it raised $461 million in its latest funding round, led by the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s sovereign investment arm.
Dubai Internet City firms attract billions in funding
Members of the Dubai Internet City (DIC) community have collectively attracted $2.12 billion (AED 7.8 billion) in funding since its …
Orange, JEC sign Smart City consulting deal
Orange Business Services has recently signed a smart consulting agreement with Jeddah Economic Company (JEC), the master developer of the world’s tallest tower, Jeddah Tower.
Oman moves one step closer to a cashless society
Oman is expanding its initiatives focused on financial technologies with the upcoming launch of the Sultanate’s first comprehensive e-payment platform.
Samsung S9 and S9+ officially launches in the UAE
Following its launch at the Mobile World Congress in Barcelona in February, Samsung’s latest flagship has now arrived in the UAE.
Careem pledges more female captains by 2020
Careem has announced its commitment to recruit more females to become Captains on their platform.
Citizen engagement vital for Smart City success: Gartner
Citizen engagement, according to the firm, is becoming one of the most critical drivers to the success of Smart City initiatives.
Consortium created to protect fintech innovations
A consortium focused on improving cybersecurity of fintech companies has been created by the World Economic Forum.