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Video: First look at Microsoft’s new Windows 10

The new operating software, launched on Wednesday, has received rave reviews

Microsoft launches Windows 10 as a free upgrade

The upgraded OS comes with a new browser – Microsoft Edge and new apps for Xbox and Office

Microsoft Launches Lumia 532 In The UAE

The affordable smartphone phone will be priced at Dhs385 in the UAE and come with a number of free accessories.

Microsoft Launches Gold Editions Of Lumia 830, 930 In UAE

The 830 will be priced at Dhs1,349, while the 930 will cost Dhs1,799 and both will be available from this week.

Microsoft Unveils First Lumia Smartphone Without Nokia Name

Loaded with its latest Windows Phone 8.1 operating system, the Lumia 535 and Lumia 535 dual SIM will be priced at around 110 euros (about $137) before taxes and subsidies.

Microsoft Launches Wearable Fitness Device For $199

The wrist-worn device has sensors that monitor pulse rate, measure calorie burn and track sleep quality, Microsoft said in a blog post.

Microsoft Plans To Launch Smartwatch Within Weeks

The wearable gadget’s battery life will exceed two days of regular use, Forbes reported.

Microsoft Launches Affordable Lumia Phones 830, 730 And 735

Unveiled at the IFA in Berlin, the new phones run on the Windows Phone 8.1 OS and include apps such as Skype, Microsoft Office and OneDrive.

Microsoft Plans To Cut Up To 18,000 Jobs

The company is reducing the size of its recent Nokia acquisition and trimming down other operations.

Flydubai Partners With Microsoft To Launch App For Passenger Check-In

Through the use of the app, check-in time will be reduced to two minutes per passenger, the airline said.

Microsoft Says Disrupts Cybercrime Rings With Roots In Kuwait, Algeria

The operation targeted traffic involving malicious software known as Bladabindi and Jenxcus, which were written and distributed by developers in Kuwait and Algeria.

Microsoft’s CEO May Unveil Office For iPad On March 27

Microsoft gives up some $2.5 billion a year in revenue by keeping Office off the iPad, analysts estimate.

Microsoft Appoints Insider As CEO

Indian-born Satya Nadella replaces Steve Ballmer who said he would step down in August 2013

Microsoft-Nokia Deal: What Does It Mean For BlackBerry?

Peter Garnry, equity strategist at Saxo Bank, asks what does the Nokia-Microsoft deal mean for the mobile market.

Microsoft Acquires Nokia’s Phone Business For $7.2bn

The transaction is expected to be completed in the first quarter of 2014.

Microsoft Tops Best Companies To Work For In UAE

Marriott and FedEx Express join the computer giant for the second year in a row in the top three.

Gitex: Microsoft To Launch Arabic Enabled Phone

World famous tech brand is to also launch its new Windows 8 software on October 26, with an exclusive local launch in Dubai.

Microsoft Warns Of Flame Virus

The American computer giant has warned Middle East PC users of the virus penetrating the region.

Microsoft Will Not Take Over Nokia

The Finnish telco partnered with Microsoft in a bid to claw back market share last year

channels by stc Group: A Successful Journey of Expansion and Tech Innovation in the GCC Region

By entering key GCC markets, including Bahrain, Oman, and Kuwait, channels by stc Group has set a new benchmark in the sales and distribution landscape

How the UK can aid the GCC to harness EdTech for inclusive learning

The UK’s cutting-edge solutions make it an ideal partner for the GCC countries in advancing inclusive and innovative education initiatives

ADNOC awards Dhs720m in manufacturing contracts in the UAE

ADNOC awards Dhs720m in manufacturing contracts in the UAE

ADNOC’s ICV programme targets further economic reinvestment, aiming to drive Dhs178bn back into the UAE economy over the next four years

UAE’s ADNOC agrees multi-year LNG supply deal with SEFE

UAE’s ADNOC agrees multi-year LNG supply deal with SEFE

The deal, which expands the UAE’s efforts to become a key supplier of LNG, converts a preliminary deal signed in March to a definitive sales agreement

ADIPEC 2024: ADNOC, AIQ showcase agentic AI solution for energy sector

The ENERGYai platform, built with ADNOC’s 80 years of historical data, is expected to set new standards in the energy sector for precision, efficiency, and sustainability

GITEX Global, Expand North Star to boost $2.7tn global AI economy

GITEX Global, Expand North Star to boost $2.7tn global AI economy

The UAE’s strategic focus on AI is clearly reflected in GITEX’s expansive platform for showcasing innovations and fostering collaborations

Productivity boost: Check out these latest AI PCs from DELL

DELL’s latest AI-powered PCs offer significant improvements in battery life, security, and flexibility

OpenAI secures $6.6bn investment from Abu Dhabi’s MGX, Nvidia

OpenAI secures $6.6bn investment from UAE’s MGX, Nvidia

The company’s valuation has risen from $14bn in 2021 to $157bn as it grew revenue from zero to $3.6bn

US sets new rule that could spur AI chip shipments to the Middle East

US sets new rule that could spur AI chip shipments to the Middle East

The US will work with foreign data centres that apply for the Validated End-User program as well as host governments

UAE President, US Commerce Secretary discuss MGX’s $30bn AI fund

UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan met with US Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo to discuss expanding bilateral collaboration.

UAE-US issue joint statement image courtesy WAM

UAE, US issue joint statement, deepen cooperation across sectors

The leaders pledged to pursue new opportunities to strengthen their economic and defense partnership; promote peace and stability across the Middle East and wider region