Criteo has recently released data that showed that the highest rise in online retail sales and website visitors was seen in the week before Eid-al Fitr.
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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 1755
Dubai’s Arabic knowledge platforms reach 400M users worldwide
Dubai Future Foundation’s (DFF) knowledge platforms has now reached more than 400 million people across the globe, according to WAM.
Abu Dhabi promotes culture with new digital platforms
The Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi (DCT Abu Dhabi) has launched a new digital initiative, which will …
US charges three Chinese nationals with Moody’s, Siemens data breach
US prosecutors have charged three Chinese nationals affiliated with a cybersecurity company in China with hacking into Siemens AG, Trimble and Moody’s Analytics to steal business secrets, according to a report by Reuters.
IP Global launches free online property investment course
IP Global has announced the launch of a free digital property investment programme, which provides a detailed overview of the fundamentals of investing in the property market.
FTA debuts online platform to prepare UAE businesses for VAT
The Federal Tax Authority (FTA) has launched a new website aimed at providing businesses and consumers with a wealth of information on the upcoming introduction of excise tax and VAT in the UAE.
letstango.com, Air Miles partner to support UAE e-commerce
letstango.com, a UAE-based online store, and Air Miles have launched a new partnership.
Intel website lists new 10-inch, 7-inch Android tablets
Intel has posted information on its website about new tablets for the education market with 10-inch and 7-inch screens, Atom chips and the Android OS code-named Jellybean.
du faces massive backlash in response to revised home services pricing
Du found itself in the midst of a social media meltdown on Tuesday, as customers responded via Twitter with outrage to new pricing plans for home services.
Small businesses turning to Facebook and LinkedIn for social media branding
Facebook took second place, as expected, with 35 percent adoption from small businesses. Surprisingly, LinkedIn was close behind, with 33 percent adoption.