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China’s Xiaomi launches new devices, plans flagship stores in Middle East

The company plans to launch standalone stores in the UAE’s premium shopping malls.

Video: Passenger drones to launch in Dubai by July, says RTA chief

The individual vehicles can carry up to 100kg and travel 40-50km

Video: Museum of the Future at the 2017 World Government Summit

The sights and sounds of this year’s Museum of the Future

Dubai entities team up with IBM on blockchain project

IBM said the two banks taking part in the project would use blockchain for trade finance transactions

Snapchat maker opens first Middle East office in Dubai

The company plans to work with advertisers and local partners in the UAE and Saudi Arabia

Over 88,700 iPhone 6s devices recalled in the UAE

The devices are being recalled due to a defective battery issue

Abu Dhabi bank NBAD to offer cross-border blockchain payments

The bank is offering blockchain payments after partnering with US-based Ripple

Saudi labour ministry still crippled by Jan cyber attack

Labour ministry offices are still unable to renew residence permits

Exclusive: Microsoft’s president on its way ahead

Microsoft’s president and chief legal officer Brad Smith outlines why cloud computing is the future

Saudi warns on cyber defense as Shamoon virus resurfaces

The labour ministry said it had been attacked and a chemicals firm reported a network disruption

Germany’s Siemens partners with Abu Dhabi’s Strata, Etihad for 3D-printed aircraft parts

The pilot project will see cabin interior parts for Etihad aircraft designed, manufactured and certified in the UAE

Amazon, Flipkart walk away from $1bn Souq.com deal

Souq is said to now be seeking other potential investors

DIFC, Accenture launch new fintech accelerator in Dubai

The new initiative, called FinTech Hive, will focus on providing mentorship to start-ups and entrepreneurs

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Local talent can drive GCC’s cyber security industry

Cyber security companies are now looking to develop talent locally

Abu Dhabi in talks to invest in $100bn SoftBank fund

Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund is a major backer of the fund

Dubai’s RTA and Etisalat introduce smart malls at metro stations

The malls are initially available at four stations

Dubai to build region’s first nanometric satellite

The satellite, called DM SAT1, is designed to collect and analyse environmental data using space technology

Alibaba eyes GCC to expand business

The Chinese e-commerce giant aims to grow its business-to-business presence in the region

Middle East PC sales to remain flat in 2017

IDC said the regional PC market stabilised in Q3 but little growth is expected next year

UAE survey reveals enthusiasm but safety concerns with driverless vehicles

Residents expressed concerns of technical failure and software hacking

Review: Sennheiser PXC 550

Sennheiser’s new headphones provide a premium audio experience if you’re willing to meet the price tag

Gulf e-commerce begins its next chapter

The $1bn launch of Noon.com is an indication of the big money now at stake in the Middle East’s booming e-commerce market

Pictures: Sennheiser launches ‘world’s most expensive headphones’ in Middle East

The HE1 is handcrafted with more than 6,000 components

Huawei launches ‘flagship’ Mate 9 smartphone in Dubai

The Mate 9 features a larger battery and other new features

Dubai’s Careem launches operations in Turkey, set to expand in Saudi

Careem is extending its presence to six more cities in Saudi Arabia

Free unlimited wifi to be available at all Dubai airports

Dubai Airports is currently investing in over 6,000 new wifi access points to upgrade the network

Computer virus attack targets Saudi government bodies

The attack appeared to originate outside the country, officials said

Middle East and Africa IT spending to cross $243bn in 2017

IDC said IT spending growth would pickup next year following a slowdown in 2016

More than 2.5m UAE consumers hit by cyber crime in the last year

Despite the increasing number of attacks, consumers indicated they were willing to continue risky online behaviour

Why Chinese phone makers are gaining traction in the Gulf

Cheaper products and improving reputations are helping Chinese smartphone manufacturers