Almost 57 per cent of online shoppers in the UAE made a purchase via a smartphone in the last 12 months, a new study says.
The professional networking site has over 14 million users in the MENA region at present.
The online retailer has expanded into a marketplace, and will host sellers from around the world.
Food delivery business 24h.ae, founded in 2011, will continue with the current management and team.
Talabat operates in ME countries including Kuwait, Saudi and the UAE, cooperating with restaurants such as Burger King, KFC and Pizza Hut.
The awards will be held on an international and national basis, and the winners will be announced next year.
Schwab advised governments to focus on developing skill sets and creating more public/private partnerships.
The OPPO R5, priced at Dhs1,899, measures 4.85mm and comes with a 13MP camera.
The company is looking to expand its presence in Saudi Arabia and the UAE.
The company sold 74.5 million iPhones in its fiscal first quarter ended Dec. 27.
The cuts are in addition to the 1,000 jobs Sony said it would eliminate in its mobile unit in October, Japan’s Nikkei reported.
In a statement, MAS said the website was not hacked, but that users were redirected to a hacker website.
Samsung’s slimmest smartphones to date, the A5 and A3 are priced at Dhs1499 and Dhs1099 respectively.
The next generation smartphone from Samsung is expected to be launched during the upcoming Mobile World Congress.
The social networking site said that it generates a lot of real economic activity through its pages, which are used by businesses to advertise themselves and through games.
Bengaluru-based ZipDial gives clients phone numbers for use in marketing campaigns.
The Korean firm is looking to gain access to BlackBerry’s valuable patent portfolio.
Dan Smith, head of Integrated Marketing for MEA, Xerox, shares his thoughts on the IT industry in 2014 and takes a look at the year ahead.
The key feature on the YotaPhone, as before, is the 4.7-inch e-ink display on the rear of the device.
Users of Twitter were facing a delay of 25 minutes to 45 minute, the company said.
While cloud computing is expected to grow in the Middle East and Africa, concerns about security are pushing against that trend.
The study also showed an increase in the time spent viewing content on smartphones and tablets.
The UAE ranks low in terms of companies’ maturity and approach towards data protection with just 34 per cent of firms considering data protection as relevant for their success.
The phone, priced at Dhs1799, is modeled around BlackBerry’s popular Bold 9900.
Although opportunities are abound, many entrepreneurs underestimate the challenges of starting up online.
About 60 per cent of online consumers in the UAE have made purchases from overseas stores in the last 12 months, a new survey says.
The twin AMOLED and e-ink display device claims to offer superior power efficiency at a Dhs,2999 price.
The Note 4 is pricey, but works for those looking for a big phone that delivers on look and feel.
RAK Bank, Mashreq and Emirates NBD will offer digital wallets using the MasterPass system in the UAE.
Luxury managers often see digital media as a threat, but digital channels offer powerful connections with customers, say David Dubois, INSEAD assistant professor of marketing and Debbie Teo, INSEAD MBA ‘12.