The GCC is set for a surge in the use of FinTech apps during the COVID-19 global health crisis as contactless payments in the MEA region increase by 70 percent, according to the latest figures by Mastercard.
Middle East, Technology
Over 80% of UAE centennials are mobile gamers: study
The global gaming market will reach over $115 billion in 2018. At over $50 billion, the mobile gaming industry accounts for nearly half of all the global gaming revenue.0 2469
UAE food tech entrepreneurs join hands to support local F&B sector
UAE food tech entrepreneurs band together to support local F&B industry with BuyNowDineLater.com initiative
Ingram Micro urges partners to stay vigilant against fraudsters
Ingram Micro, one of the largest technology distributors in the META region, has recently warned partners against the increasing number of fraudulent sales orders.
Ai Everything.virtual to explore how AI will redefine humanity
Ai Everything is launching an all-new online platform to keep the artificial intelligence community connected and engaged.
GITEX Future Stars to explore challenges faced by tech startups in new webinar series
GITEX Future Stars is launching GITEX Future Stars.virtual, the all-new series of webinars that will cover the most pressing issues facing technology startups.
GITEX Global.Virtual launch webinar to explore 5G’s role in combating the economic impact of COVID-19
GITEX Global.virtual’s launch webinar will highlight how innovators across industries have been leveraging 5G to advance commerce and society and how 5G can combat the economic impact of the pandemic.
CORONAVIRUS
Abu Dhabi medical workers can download this app to get free on-demand bus service
Via has launched a new on-demand essential transportation system in Abu Dhabi to provide free rides for medical workers during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Abu Dhabi Criminal Court activates remote trials system
The Abu Dhabi Criminal Court has expanded the Remote Trial System to include all its departments by using video conference technology,
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#AvayaCares: CPI Media Group stays connected with Avaya Spaces
CPI Media Group has received an in-depth hands-on demo from Avaya as part of the ICT firm’s commitment to enabling enterprises stay connected while working remotely.
CORONAVIRUS
Distance learning in UAE to run until end of academic year
Schools and universities in the UAE are to continue online distance learning until the end of the academic year in June amid coronavirus fears, according to the Ministry of Education.