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Banks in UAE join forces to fight cyber security threat

The UAE Banks Federation is partnering with Anomali to create the Information Sharing and Analysis Center

WhatsApp down for users

Saudi to unblock voice, video calling apps

The regulator is working with telecoms providers to enable services from the middle of next week

Apple launches iPhone 8 and iPhone X, UAE prices revealed

The iPhone 8 and 8 Plus will be in stores from September 23, while the iPhone X will be available from November 4 in the UAE

Hands on with the Samsung Galaxy Note 8 as it launches in the UAE

The device will be available in the UAE from September 15 for Dhs3,399

Saudi sovereign fund, SoftBank partner on robotics initiative

The two firms aim to establish a methodology for measuring the growth of the robotics industry

Dubai’s Souq.com acquires delivery marketplace Wing.ae

Souq said Wing.ae would continue to invest in its delivery platform for merchants and couriers

UAE startup Now Money closes $1.46m bridge funding round

The round included $700,000 from Dubai-based venture capital firm Myrisoph Capital

Middle East and Africa PC, tablet market to decline faster than expected in 2017

IDC had previously forecast the market would remain flat this year

TCL’s Alcatel eyes boost in mobile sales as GCC consumers tighten wallets

The TCL-licensed brand is focussing on the “premium affordable” segment

HMD launches Nokia 8 smartphone in Dubai

The device is being marketed to social media users with its ‘bothie’ camera mode

Dubai FinTech Hive accelerator selects first 11 finalists

The group will engage in a 12-week programme before pitching to investors

Review: Samsung Gear S3 Frontier smart watch

Samsung’s wearable is a useful workout companion if you don’t mind dealing with the manufacturer’s operating system

Dubai’s Aramex launches new chatbot in the UAE

The bot will offer personalised conversations in English and Arabic

App made by Saudi developer, Sarahah, tops global charts

The anonymous messaging service was launched as an app in June

Abu Dhabi Global Market, KPMG launch fintech challenge for start-ups

The programme sees fintech firms asked to address challenges in six areas of the financial services industry

Review: Bose SoundLink Revolve+

A closer look at Bose’s new premium portable speaker

New Dubai video wall breaks three world records

The display is the highest resolution video wall in the world

Uber signs agreement with Riyadh Airports

Uber will have three dedicated areas at Riyadh International Airport

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Intel seeks to capitalise on rising Middle East IT spending with launch of new processor

The new processor is being tested by enterprises in the UAE and Saudi

Dubai firm announces drone home delivery venture

A new venture plans to partner with local businesses to deliver packages weighing up to 5kg

Alabbar’s Noon hires former Namshi managing director as CEO

Faraz Khalid will take the reins following the departure of previous CEO Fodhil Benturquia

Dubai fitness start-up FitOnClick seeks $1.5m in funding

The company is planning a push into the wider Gulf region

Dubai utility turns to AI chatbot to answer customer problems

Rammas can accurately respond to most queries, according to DEWA

Oracle to make 1,000 sales hires this year after opening UAE, Saudi offices

The new hires at intended to support the growth of the company’s cloud computing business

Saudi Arabia’s KACST converts manned aircraft into drone

The drones can fly for up to 30 hours

UAE startup Yalla Pickup receives Dhs1m in funding

Yalla Pickup is a mobile application to order pickup trucks to move around large consignments

UAE’s ArabianChain receives Dhs3m in funding

The company has developed a public and decentralised platform for contracts using blockchain

Alcatel targets younger generation with new LED smartphone as sales recover

The A5 LED is designed to capitalise on a recent upturn in sales in the regional smartphone market

Why every GCC firm must have a chief information officer

CIOs are a vital link for traditional businesses to become future-ready

Three ways Fintech is transforming everyday life

FinTech comes to the fore in the GCC

With advances in financial technology developing at pace, we look at how the GCC fits into the global picture