Talal Abu Ghazaleh hopes to launch of Tagipedia, a free online Arabic encyclopedia with one million entries by the end of the year.
Apps provide information on prayer timings, location of mosques and iftar and suhoor restaurant options.
The move is aimed at increasing interaction between state authorities and the citizens.
The new hub will feature over 500 shows and 25,000 episodes of popular Arabic content.
Yahclick,launched by Mubadala owned-Yahsat, promises to offer better connectivity and higher speeds.
With many GCC consumers now owning two handsets, mobile advertising represents a golden untapped opportunity.
Businesses are relying too much on apps and are not capitalising on the region’s high levels of internet and mobile penetration.
The PC maker has introduced six new models to the market, with prices ranging from Dhs499 to Dhs1,999.
The new BlackBerry smartphone, priced Dhs1,499 will be unveiled in the UAE on June 20.
This year’s holy month will be the ‘most mobile-enabled’ yet as Middle East penetration rate hits 109 per cent.
The new operating system comes with a host of new features such as Control Center, AirDrop and an improved Siri.
The Kingdom announced in March that it was planning to ban VoIP services such as Skype and Viber.
The market for old Apple computers is heating up, with prices steadily increasing.
The phone manufacturer is expected to announce details of the new device in June this year.
The world’s second-largest telecom equipment maker also expects Middle East telecom operators to prioritise improving network efficiency.
E-commerce spends across the Arab World grew 45 per cent to $15 billion last year.
More users expect websites to feature videos as well as photos
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The boards of both companies have reportedly approved the deal, expected to be announced on Monday.
An investigation traced the attacks to hundreds of internet protocol addresses in a number of countries.
Boasting its own app, the Zikmu Solo provides great output and comes equipped with various connectivity options.
Rakbank suffered a $5 million coordinated heist at ATMs around the world in December while Bank of Muscat lost $40 million in February.
The social networking site generated mobile advertising revenues of almost $375 million during the first quarter.
Priced at Dhs999 in the UAE, the mid-range android smartphone comes packed with features.
The phone is priced at Dhs2,599 and will be available at all major retail outlets in the country.
A businessman from Hong Kong has commissioned the bejewelled device.
The shorter GITEX technology event in March indicated 2013 will be dominated by tablet computers, mobiles and accessories.
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The Canadian manufacturer saw revenues and subscribers fall during the three-month period.
The order did not state how long telcos would be given to comply with the new regulations.