Global tech distributor launches new website in Middle East.
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Online booking portal for Hajj witnesses huge traffic
Online booking of low cost Hajj for local pilgrims has reportedly received an overwhelming 240,000 aspirant pilgrims enrolling in the first week of starting the registration process.0 2307
Cerebra launches New Website
Cerebra’s main goal in launching the website is to provide clients, staff, and general users, with a more intuitive and user-friendly experience.
UAE blocks over 1000 websites due to offensive content
The UAE Telecommunications Regulatory Authority (TRA) has announced that it has blocked up to 1,688 websites in 2019 for using offensive, racist, moral, religious, defamatory and obscene content.
UAE homegrown site to revolutionise corporate travel with new online tool
Musafir.com has announced a new corporate booking tool, a feature that is designed to streamline the relationship between the premium travel website and their corporate clients.
Dubai online classifieds platform acquired for $190 million
Dubai-based online classified’s platform dubizzle has been fully acquired by the OLX Group, a subsidiary of South Africa-based investor Naspers.
UAE government’s online portal records five million users
The official portal of the UAE Government witnessed significant increase in its users, touching 5 million in 2018.
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.
UAE travel site ties up with Taiwan Tourism Board
Musafir.com, a UAE-based premium-experience travel website, has announced a landmark partnership with Taiwan Tourism Board to raise awareness about Taiwan as a compelling leisure destination in the Middle East.
European news agencies slam Internet giants for “plundering” content
Europe’s biggest news agencies have accused Google and Facebook of “plundering” news for free on Tuesday in a joint statement that called on the Internet giants to share more of their revenues with the media.
Dubai shuts down online accounts selling counterfeit goods
Over 4,800 social media accounts and 30 websites were shut down by Dubai’s Department of Economic Development (DED) for selling fake products this year.