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MasterCard Launches New Digital Payment System, MasterPass In UAE

RAK Bank, Mashreq and Emirates NBD will offer digital wallets using the MasterPass system in the UAE.

Building A Luxury Brand Image In A Digital World

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.

Dubai-Based App Travall To Launch Video Reviews Of Hotels, F&B Outlets

The smart app aims to create a comprehensive Dubai video guide for travellers, relocating executives and residents.

Apple To Offer Beats Music Service In iPhone, iPad

Apple bought music streaming and audio equipment company Beats in May for $3 billion.

Infinix Sets Ambitious Middle East Sales Target For XOLO Like Smartphone

Infinix aims to sell 3,000 smartphones an hour during the opening sales weekend of the remarkably familiar ZERO smartphone.

UAE Government Launches Official Instagram Account

The account, @UAEGOV, includes a library of exclusive photos of officials and behind-the-scenes work in government entities.

Souq.com Plots MENA Black Friday Sales Weekend

MENA Online retailer looks to follow the success of behemoth Alibaba, which generated $9 billion worth of e-commerce sales during China’s recent Singles Day.

Emirates Launches iPhone App

Dubai airline launches mobile app on iOS first while work is underway on an Android version

Samsung Electronics Chases Curved Smartphone Wave To Beat Flat-Screen Crowd

Profits from new handsets will depend on their cost-effective production and the company’s success in coaxing developers to tailor applications for the new format.

Microsoft Unveils First Lumia Smartphone Without Nokia Name

Loaded with its latest Windows Phone 8.1 operating system, the Lumia 535 and Lumia 535 dual SIM will be priced at around 110 euros (about $137) before taxes and subsidies.

Review: Sony Z3 Dual

The phone scores on battery life and design, but lacks any major upgrade compared to the previous model.

Emirates Mulls Offering Free Wi-Fi On Board All Flights

The airline said that almost half a million passengers have connected to its in-flight wi-fi since Emirates launched the service three years ago.

Accor To Double ME Inventory, Invest €225 Million In Digital

French hospitality giant confident about region’s outlook and identifies eight key tech areas

Apple’s iPhone 5s, iPhone 5 Named UAE’s Most Popular Smartphones In Q2 2014

The iPhone 5s also registered the largest increase in its market share during the second quarter, the UAE’s telecom regulator said in its quarterly report.

Review: Apple iPhone 6

The phone has some good features, but falls short on battery life.

Microsoft Launches Wearable Fitness Device For $199

The wrist-worn device has sensors that monitor pulse rate, measure calorie burn and track sleep quality, Microsoft said in a blog post.

Sheikh Mohammed Announces New Projects Worth Dhs4.5bn In Dubai’s Internet City And Media City

The projects will be built over five years and will include 10 million square feet of space for innovation complexes, technology laboratories and smart buildings.

Sony To Open World’s First Underwater Xperia Aquatech Store In Dubai

The Japanese electronics giant said that the world’s first Xperia Aquatech store in Dubai is nearing completion and will open on December 3.

Only 11% of IT Decision Makers In UAE, Saudi Say Tablets Have Increased Productivity

UAE and KSA responses to the International Tablet Survey suggest a stark contrast in the perceived value of tablets compared to other nations.

China-Backed Hackers May Have Infiltrated Apple’s iCloud

The hackers potentially gained access to passwords, iMessages, photos and contacts, Greatfire.org said.

Cobone’s Recent Spin-Off, UAE Travel Site Triperna, Rebrands As Safarna

CEO Paul Kenny says the new name, which means ‘our travel’ in Arabic, better reflects the site’s offering and reach.

Microsoft Plans To Launch Smartwatch Within Weeks

The wearable gadget’s battery life will exceed two days of regular use, Forbes reported.

Apple Launches iPad Air 2, World’s “Slimmest” Tablet; New Mini Version

The larger tablet includes new features such as an anti-reflective screen and the “Touch ID” sensor.

Samsung Launches Flagship Galaxy Note 4, Note Edge And Gear S In UAE

The Note 4, priced at Dhs2,799, will be available from October 16, while the Note Edge will be launched later as a limited edition product.

Majority Of UAE Workers Say IT Security Policies Hinder Productivity

Around 20 per cent of the employees polled in the UAE said that IT security policies made it harder for them to do their job, a new survey shows.

Abu Dhabi Plans Single Mobile Platform For E-Govt Services By 2015

Currently around 30 public entities are offering their services on mobiles, a senior official confirmed.

Symantec Split Will Positively Impact Gulf Markets – Official

The recent split will drive more focused investments to the sector, company executives say.

Panasonic Aims To Double Middle East, Africa Business By 2018

The Japanese electronics company aims to grow its overall business in MEA to over $1 billion.

Live: Updates From Gitex 2014

All the news and views from the region’s biggest ICT event.

WhatsApp can officially hide online status, announces rollout of Communities

Facebook Has No Near-Term Plan To Monetise WhatsApp: CEO

Facebook’s final WhatsApp acquisition price tag has risen an additional $3 billion because of the increased value of Facebook’s stock in recent months.