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Five Minutes With…Khaled Kefel, Managing Director, Fastlink Application

Mobile and tablet seller Fastlink is looking to expand across MEA, says its MD, Khaled Kefel.

Nokia XL On Sale In The UAE, Priced Dhs589

The smartphone is the premium offering within the affordable Nokia-X range.

The Future of Smartphones

As smartphone penetration levels rise and wearables enter the mainstream, a hyper-connected world is closer than we think.

Unpatched OS Increasing Vulnerability of Saudi PC Users

Cyber security company Secunia found that 17.4 per cent of users had unpatched versions of WinXP, Win7, Win8 or Windows Vista.

Big Tech Companies Offer Millions To Help With Heartbleed Crisis

Tech giants such as Facebook, Google and Microsoft have joined hands with many other firms to help fight the Heartbleed bug.

Video: Hands On With The New Nokia X Range

Nokia launched its new range of Nokia X smartphones, based on Android open source, at the Mobile World Congress in Barcelona.

New Affordable Nokia X With Android Apps Launches In The UAE

Priced at Dhs439, the device is part of the new Nokia X family of affordable smartphones.

Xbox One To Launch In UAE, Saudi In September

Microsoft announced that its new gaming console will be made available in 26 additional countries.

Is It All About The Money?

Is remuneration the key criteria for a jobseeker or do other factors play a bigger role?

Around 181 Firms Join TECOM’s ICT Cluster In 2013

Dubai Internet City and Dubai Outsource Zone recorded strong growth in 2013, TECOM said.

How To Rule The World Like… Satya Nadella

Nadella is the recently appointed CEO of Microsoft.

Lenovo To Complete Motorola Buy In 6-9 Months – CEO

Lenovo will acquire Motorola from Google for $2.9 billion.

Will We Drive Connected Cars In The Near Future?

The integration of internet in cars will be a major theme during the upcoming Mobile World Congress, writes telecoms expert Abhinav Purohit.

What’s The Future of The Automotive Industry?

Completely accident-proof cars are still a far-away dream, writes Sarwant Singh, senior partner and head of Visionary Innovation Group, Frost & Sullivan.

REVEALED: 10 Best Places To Work In The UAE

Logistics firm DHL tops the list in 2014, followed by Microsoft, as ranked by Great Place to Work Institute UAE.

UAE Education Ministry Launches Tech Hub With Etisalat

The ‘Etisalat Education Technology Centre’ will be used to focus on research and development.

Syrian Electronic Army Says Hacked Into Skype’s Social Media Accounts

The group also posted the contact information of Steve Ballmer, Microsoft Corp’s retiring chief executive, on its Twitter account.

Internet Privacy Tops IT Security Concerns In 2014

Recent revelations from the NSA scandal and the rising number of cyberthreats have exacerbated online privacy concerns.

Why Nokia Is Heading In The Right Direction

The firm’s new smartphones span a wide range, writes Adriana Rangel, research director, Systems & Infrastructure Solutions at IDC Middle East, Africa, & Turkey.

Dubai Expo 2020 Win: Reactions From The Tech Sector

Innovation has been an integral part of Dubai’s Expo 2020 bid, and experts say the win will boost the local technology sector.

Live Blog: Expo 2020 – Voting Day

Bringing you the announcement as it happens and live comments from our team at The Capital Club.

Mashreq Executive VP: The Changing Shape Of Retail Banking

Farhad Irani, EVP and head of retail banking group at the UAE’s Mashreq, spoke to Gulf Business on Mashreq’s performance in 2013 and the state of the banking market.

Dubai Expo 2020: 10 High Profile Supporters

Gulf Business highlights some of the biggest endorsements the Dubai Expo bid has received to date.

Twitter Shares Found Suitable For Islamic Investment

The social media company’s share price soared in last week’s New York Stock Exchange debut after a $1.8 billion initial public offer.

Mashreq Predicts Smart Banking Retail Boom

UAE bank predicts a boom in the retail sector next year through smart banking initiatives.

Dubai Taxi Corporation Launches Windows 8 Mobile App

The new app is designed to help users who suffer from hearing disabilities.

LIVE: Updates From Gitex 2013

Gulf Business brings you all the news from the region’s biggest ICT event.

Nokia Lumia 1020 Skydives Into Dubai

The smart phone will go on sale to the Middle East public at Gitex Shopper in Dubai on October 5.

BlackBerry’s New Phone Z30 To Launch In Middle East Next Week

The new touchscreen device boasts a five-inch display and a 1.7 gigahertz processor.

Emaar Becomes Official Partner Of Lotus F1 Team

The Dubai developer’s branding will feature on the car as it travels through almost 20 countries per season.