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Souq.com invests in grocery app InstaShop

Souq said it planned to boost its grocery and FMCG business

Dubai’s DP World announces multi-million dollar investment in Hyperloop One

The investment follows an MoU signed between the two to assess the use of hyperloop for inland container transportation

Live: Updates from Gitex 2016

All the latest news from the 36th edition of the Gitex technology exhibition

Acer ME head on why it exited the regional smartphone market

The influx of cheaper Chinese smartphones has made the market unviable, says Daniel Trachino

Dubai bank Emirates NBD joins India’s ICICI on blockchain project

The technology will be used for global remittances and trade finance

UAE hotels, restaurants to be rated on digital facilities

The move is being undertaken by UAE’s telecom regulator

Samsung stops sale of Galaxy Note 7, asks users to ‘turn off’ devices

The company is investigating reports of replacement devices catching fire

Another Samsung Galaxy Note 7 replacement device catches fire

This is the third replacement device that has caught fire

Review: Samsung Gear Icon X

A closer look at Samsung’s new wireless earbuds

Dubai to use blockchain technology for all government documents by 2020

The Dubai government is seeking to position the emirate as a leader in blockchain technology

Uber faces pressure in Dubai as RTA signs deal with rival Careem

Careem’s customers can now book all of the 9,841 taxis and 4,700 limousines operating in the emirate

Dubai’s RTA to offer public taxis via car app Careem

Passengers will have access to 9,841 taxicabs and 4,700 limousines via Careem’s app

Samsung begins Note 7 replacement in UAE

The global recall has been embarrassing for Samsung, which even had the device banned from UAE airlines earlier this month

UAE to introduce new laws soon to regulate drones

At least 400 drones, mostly commercial, are registered with the UAE’s aviation authority

Dubai startup MoveSouq closes $3m funding round

The amount raised will be used by the startup to expand services

Acer to launch world’s thinnest laptop Swift 7 in the UAE in November

The notebook will be priced at an estimated Dhs5,000

BECO Capital leads investment round for Dubai-based Wrappup

Wrappup is claimed to help prevent inefficient meetings by allowing users to flag important moments in a recording

Sony’s Xperia XZ launches in the UAE with an eye on the premium market

Manufacturer says new camera technology and improved battery life will help it compete with the iPhone and Samsung’s Galaxy line

Abu Dhabi plans new regulations for apps such as Uber, Careem

Ride-hailing services will have to work only with luxury private hire companies to operate in the UAE capital

Dubai’s Apple store to begin selling iPhone 7 on Sept 17

This is the first year that Apple will launch the iPhone in Dubai at the same time as the rest of the world

Middle East job cuts expected as Dell and EMC merge; new regional head revealed

Aongus Hegarty, president of the EMEA region at Dell, said there would be “limited realignment” in the region

Samsung Galaxy Note 7 use banned on UAE airlines

Several incidents have emerged of the Note 7 exploding because of a battery problem

Discount app VoucherSkout launches in the UAE

New discount app claims to offer better value than buy-one-get-one-free

Apple launches iPhone 7, 7 Plus; UAE launch and prices revealed

The next generation Apple smartphone comes with better camera features and without a headphone port

Smartphone review: Honor 8

Gulf Business takes a look at Huawei’s latest smartphone ahead of its regional launch

Premium smartphone sales defy Gulf economic downturn

Demand for premium handsets has not been impacted by economic sentiment, according to Samsung

At least 50% of the GCC millennials dissatisfied with banks — experts

Banks and businesses need to enhance millennials’ online experience

China’s Huawei granted 100% ownership in Saudi Arabia

The firm will now be able to sell products directly in the kingdom

Review: Bose QuietComfort 35

Impressive noise cancelling and functionality for those willing to open their wallets

How sports analytics can help teams secure an edge

Analytics is used for team selection, opposition analysis and performance enhancement