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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

Dubai’s Emirates expands free inflight wifi services

The airline has doubled its quota of free wifi for all travellers

UAE’s telecoms authority warns users about Petya ransomware virus

No cases of the virus have been reported in the UAE so far

Smartphone review: Samsung Galaxy S8

The S8 is a true marvel of design, despite some missteps

GCC mobile market shows signs of recovery in Q1 but still well below previous years

Factors including Saudi Arabia’s Saudisation of mobile shops are continuing to impact the market

Dubai app Fetchr to expand in four markets after $41m funding round

The delivery app eyeing expansion in Jordan, Oman and two other undisclosed markets this year

The damaging effects of excessive smartphone use at work

Hours lost to smartphone usage impact productivity and health at the workplace

Robocop joins Dubai police duty at Burj Khalifa

The robot on wheels is equipped with cameras and facial recognition software

Dubai’s ruler launches new cyber security strategy

The strategy aims to make Dubai “the safest city in the world – digitally”

Three security lessons from the WannaCry ransomware attack

Business leaders need to appreciate the importance of security updates

Emaar Malls to acquire 51% stake in Gulf e-commerce site Namshi

Both sides have agreed to jointly develop the company until a possible listing

Microsoft appoints new general manager for the GCC

Sayed Hashish takes over from Samer Abu Ltaif

JadoPado founder resigns from role as chief technology officer at Noon.com

JadoPado was acquired by a tech fund led by Mohamed Alabbar earlier this month

Dubai Police Robocop to begin street patrols

The robot policeman features facial recognition software to identify and catch criminals

New BlackBerry smartphone KEYone launched in the UAE

Priced at Dhs1,999, the device has been launched by Hong Kong-based TCL Communication

Hacker steals details of 17 million Zomato users

The listing and food delivery site later said it had reached an agreement with the hacker

How does the rise of Tesla impact cyber security?

Auto companies are increasingly plugged into cyber threats

Abu Dhabi’s Mubadala to invest up to $15bn in SoftBank fund

Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund has also committed as much as $45bn to the fund

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UAE not hit by global cyberattack

A massive cyberattack hit almost 100 countries on Saturday

UAE website JadoPado acquired by Dubai billionaire Alabbar-led tech fund

The $1bn tech fund was launched in August by a consortium of investors led by Alabbar

Michael Dell says company remains committed to business units, has no plans to list

Dell’s wider product portfolio following its merger with EMC has led to speculation it may seek to sell some units

Dell sees Middle East IT spending slump ending

Tighter government budgets and a tougher business environment led to a slowdown in IT spending last year

China’s Oppo launches F3 smartphone in the UAE

The launch comes as Oppo continues to gain smartphone market share globally

The Internet of Things: How it can change cities in the UAE

As technological development continues to gather pace, IoT can enhance the exchange of ideas, transactions and services

Pictures, video: Apple store Dubai Mall to offer free music, photo training sessions

The store at Dubai Mall includes 150 products