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Dubai’s Careem enters payments space with prepaid credit transfer service

Transferred prepaid-credit can only be used to pay for Careem rides and cannot be redeemed for cash

Dubai’s Majid Al Futtaim acquires UAE mobile wallet app Beam

Beam will be expanded across all Majid Al Futtaim retail stores by next year

Dubai launches new freelance permit for tech professionals

The permit is applicable to freelancers in the domains of web, mobile, software development, data science and analytics

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The three headphones you really need

If you need to break away from reliance on your living room speakers
 and still want the full sonic experience, take your pick from these world-class headphones

Are the GCC region’s digitisation plans transforming to reality?

Companies in the GCC are starting to implement new technologies despite the current market scenario – or possibly because of it, say experts

If hit by data breach, UAE firms not compliant with GDPR could face fines of $23m

Ransomeware was found to be the biggest single threat, followed by phishing, data leakage and hacking

Smartphone review: Huawei Mate 20 Pro

Can Huawei’s latest feature-packed flagship compete with Apple and Samsung’s offerings over the festive period?

IBM, Dubai launch blockchain platform

The Dubai government is aiming to use blockchain for all applicable government documents by 2020

Uber launches new safety measures in Middle East

Drivers and passengers have access to several new services

UAE telecom operator du to introduce eSIM services

The eSIM removes the requirement for a physical SIM card

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The must-haves from Naim’s limited-edition collection

The British audio manufacturer that’s been operational for over four decades is still a major innovator in the high-end audio business

Bahrain’s digital currency exchange Rain eyes GCC launch next year

The platform will allow people to buy, sell, and store digital currency

Dubai’s Jumbo Group launches 3D manufacturing company

The new facility will offer services including training and business consulting for young entrepreneurs

‘Dubai authorities are promising access to a wide array of data by 2021’

We speak with Shafik Khashouf of SAS which uses big data, analytics and AI to help companies leverage the power of these smart algorithms

Saudi to train 800 cyber security specialists

The kingdom is looking to expand its cyber defence capabilities

SAP cloud expansion could create thousands of GCC consultant jobs

The software firm says it has seen significant growth despite a regional downturn

Revealed: Pricing, GCC availability of Apple’s iPhone XS, XS Max, XR, Watch 4

Apple unveiled four new devices at a launch event on Wednesday

UAE developer launches Sharjah’s first smart homes in Dhs24bn project Aljada

Features include remote front-door access, 24-hour video security and the ability to change temperature and lighting with a button

How to set up an affordable high-end audio system in three easy steps

The speakers, an amplifier and a turntable are all you need

Bahrain’s Investcorp acquires German HR software firm

Investcorp has made three other investments in Germany so far this year

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Did Devialet build the ultimate Bluetooth speaker?

Devialet has disrupted the world of high-end audio with its Bluetooth speaker, the Gold Phantom, which produces a quality of sound that will make you weep

Samsung Galaxy Note9 launched in the UAE, prices revealed

The Note9 will be available in the UAE from August 30

The gadget guide: Leica, Bang & Olufsen, Kitty Hawk and BlackBerry

Your definitive guide to the latest gadgets, gizmos, tools and accessories

Saudi’s Hajj hackathon enters records as the world’s largest

The three-day event being held in Jeddah has welcomed 2,950 participants

Affordable Nokia 2.1 smartphone launched in the UAE, price revealed

The phone will be available starting August 8 at a price of Dhs389

DIFC Courts partners with Smart Dubai for world’s first blockchain court

The project aims to streamline judicial processes and improve efficiency

Smartphone review: Huawei nova 3

The Chinese manufacturer’s latest device is designed to appeal to the selfie generation

UAE, India to partner on artificial intelligence, aim to generate $20bn in benefits

A joint working committee will seek to to increase investment in AI startups and research activities

How GCC governments can digitally inspire the Middle East

How the Gulf’s digital evolution can influence its neighbours across the Middle East

Smartphone review: Blackberry Key2

How does the follow-up to TCL’s well-received KeyOne touchscreen/keyboard smartphone fare?