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Saudi Mulls Banning WhatsApp, Skype

The Kingdom is reportedly in talks with application operators to ensure that they adhere to regulatory requirements.

YouTube Reaches 1 Billion Monthly Users

Nearly one out of every two people on the internet now visits the video-sharing website.

Top 10 Technology IPOs In 2012

Apart from Facebook, how many other tech IPOs in 2012 can you remember?

YouTube Users In MENA Can Now Monetise Original Content

The video-sharing website has started its partner programme in Saudi Arabia, UAE and Egypt.

Samsung Galaxy S4 Launch: The Countdown Begins

The new smartphone is reportedly powered by a new processor and said to include a unique eye-scrolling feature.

35% In GCC Use Social Networking For Business

YouGov and dudu.com survey reveals behaviour of internet users in the GCC.

Battle Of The Smartphones

With BlackBerry releasing the BB Z10, the smartphone battle just got bloodier. Who will triumph?

Exclusive: Cobone CEO Says Company Will “Expand” Following US Investor Buy Out

Dubai-based entrepreneur Paul Kenny speaks out for the first time on the Tiger Global Management buyout, this year’s most important regional dot-com acquisition.

UAE’s First Online Shopping Mall Goes Live

Retail plays an important role in the UAE’s economic growth, accounting for 12 per cent of Dubai’s GDP over the last ten years.

Review: Lenovo IdeaPad Yoga 13

The flexible 13-inch hybrid from Lenovo can be folded into a tent or a tablet.

Sony Launches Xperia Z Smartphone

A sharp camera and enhanced connectivity are among the model’s attributes

Review: BlackBerry Z10

BlackBerry Z10 is a sleek, feature-filled device that certainly has the capacity to help the brand survive.

The Dawn Of Cyber World War I

Experts say looming IT attacks could be catastrophic for global business and even cost lives.

BlackBerry 10: First Industry Reactions In The UAE

The new smartphone, launched globally on Wednesday, received positive reactions.

BlackBerry’s BB Z10 To Launch On Feb 10 In UAE

The new touch screen smartphone will be priced at Dhs2,599 in retail stores.

Exclusive: Kaspersky CEO Rules Out IPO

Eugene Kaspersky rejects public listing but says cyber terrorism is a growing reality.

BlackBerry Launches New BB10

Simultaneous launches took place around the world including in Dubai.

BlackBerry 10 Launches Today: Will RIM Survive?

The new range of BlackBerry smartphones are expected to determine the future of Canada-based Research In Motion (RIM).

Twitter Announces New Partnership In MENA Region

The micro-blogging site has made its first business move in the region, teaming up with Connect Ads.

BlackBerry 10 Buzz Builds As Launch Date Nears

The much-awaited new smartphone line-up from RIM will be launched in Dubai and five other cities on January 30.

Review: Nokia Lumia 920

Nokia’s new offering lives up to its hype, writes Aarti Nagraj.

Mona Lisa’s Toshiba Smile

Toshiba’s MEA managing director, Yasuyoshi Matsunaga, talks about powering the world’s fastest elevator and Middle East expansion.

My Wish List Before The Apocalypse

As the end-of-the-world countdown begins, Arti Gupta, managing partner at Lead On Consulting reveals what she’d like on her technology wish list.

Top 10 Search Terms In The UAE

Gangnam Style tops Google’s list of the search terms that saw highest amount of traffic in 2012 in the UAE.

iPad Mini To Launch In UAE

The iPad 4 and iPhone 5 are also both going on sale over the same two-day period.

Countdown Begins For UAE Launch Of iPhone 5

Local distributors say they have been receiving numerous queries for Apple’s latest smartphone.

UAE’s Etisalat Plans Midnight Launch Of iPhone 5

The UAE telecoms operator will officially launch Apple’s much-anticipated smartphone at 12 am on December 13.

New Online Trading Platform Offers Bespoke Service

Tradable allows users to download crowd-sourced apps tailored specifically to suit their needs.

Cybercrime In UAE To Rise In 2013

Experts say companies and individuals in the country will face targeted cyber attacks next year.

Saudi Arabia Cyber Attack Was Aimed At Oil

Saudi Aramco speaks for the first time about the virus that shut down its internal network.