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Qatar, UAE ranked MENA’s most productive internet economies

New report identifies Sweden as the world’s most advanced and productive internet economy

Mobile data traffic in Middle East and North East Africa to grow 14 times by 2020

Mobile subscriptions in the region are expected to grow by 6 per cent between 2014 and 2020 while LTE subscriptions are expected to triple in 2015 alone.

Phone review: Samsung Galaxy S6 Edge

The S6 Edge is a great looking product but does not do enough to justify its higher price tag.

Five minutes with.. Chris Govier, GM, Middle East Operations, Xerox

Xerox’s new regional head is hoping to maintain the company’s position in the production space.

ISIL hackers targeting news organisations – report

News organisations of all sizes were found to be key targets for the terrorist organisation.

Video: Lenovo’s new laser projector smartphone concept

The laser projector extension enables the screen of a device to be projected onto a surface.

Saudi Arabia’s Kingdom Holding has no plans to invest in Snapchat -source

Kingdom took part in talks over a potential investment in Snapchat but decided not to invest in the application, a source said.

Almost 41% of UAE users downloaded paid apps in last 30 days

A survey, which polled smartphone users in Saudi Arabia, UAE, Lebanon and Egypt, found that more than 50 per cent of users downloaded more than five apps in the last month.

Lenovo reveals dual-screen smart watch, laser projector smartphone

The two devices were among the technology concepts showcased by the company at the TechWorld event in Beijing.

Lenovo to bring Motorola brand to Middle East later this year

The move will see Motorola smartphones available in the region for the first time.

UAE to set up Dhs100m space research centre

The centre is the first of its kind in the Middle East and will help the UAE send its unmanned mission to Mars in 2021.

Top 10 countries with the fastest internet speeds

Asia and Europe have the fastest internet connection speeds globally, a new report shows.

Over 30% of consumers choose 20% salary cut over giving up mobile phone – study

The global mobile technology industry made revenues of almost $3.3 trillion in 2014 and is directly responsible for 11 million jobs.

UAE sentences five Qataris to jail for insulting leaders on Twitter

All accused in the case were also charged with a fine of Dhs1 million for the offence in addition to the jail term.

Despite rumours, Apple remains mum about Dubai store’s launch in August

The tech giant will open its biggest store worldwide in Dubai this summer, say reports.

What higher education needs to know about data security

Matthew Boice, VP of Ellucian Middle East, explains why higher education institutions are among the most at risk of cyber attack.

Google’s new self-driving cars to hit roads for testing

Engineers will operate 25 prototype vehicles designed by Google.

Taxi-Provider App Uber Now Targets Health, Retail

Uber’s reach now stretches across 310 cities and 55 countries and it records one million trips a day.

Alibaba’s Cloud Computing Unit To Establish Base In Dubai

Alibaba’s subsidiary Aliyun will set up a venture with Dubai-based Meraas.

Huawei Launches Honor Six Plus Smartphone In Middle East

The Honor Six Plus is targeted at a younger internet-savvy demographic.

Phone Review: HTC One M9

The M9 is a good-looking phone that can compete with the very best in interface.

SAP CEO Dismisses Acquisition Of “Commoditised” SalesForce.com

Bill McDermott said the company had “zero interest” in Salesforce.com.

What To Avoid When Crafting Your Video Marketing Strategy

Sophie Rayer, director of Marketing EMEA & LATAM, Brightcove, tackles some of the key hurdles in video marketing.

UAE Ranks In Top Three For Connectivity, ICT Usage – Report

Huawei’s 2015 Global Connectivity Index ranked the Emirates for its strong support for mobile adoption and widespread access to information and communication systems.

Tech Firm IBM Expands ME Presence, Opens Kuwait Office

The new office will act as a sales and customer service hub for IBM’s offerings in the region.

Huawei Releases New Honor Budget Smartphone, To Be Sold Online

The Honor 4C phone has a 5-inch display and starts at 799 yuan ($129).

WhatsApp can officially hide online status, announces rollout of Communities

Facebook Launches Video Calling In Messenger App

Messenger, with more than 600 million users, now has a video icon at the top right corner of its screen.

Oil And Gas Firms Urged To Adopt Big Data For Efficiencies, Skills Gap Concerns – Report

Consulting firm Booze Allen Hamilton said regional oil and gas companies adopting big data could increase oil well production by up to eight per cent.

Affordable Smartphones See Growth Boom In Middle East, Africa – IDC

Smartphones priced under $100 accounted for 20 per cent of the overall market last year, up from five per cent in 2013.

Samsung Hints At New Smartwatch On Apple Watch Launch Day

Samsung has launched six smartwatches since 2013.