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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

Dubai’s DP World to assess hyperloop transport system

The ports operator has launched a study into the high-speed transportation of containers

Bahrain’s Investcorp acquires UK cybersecurity firm Nebulas

Combined with its previous acquisitions, the deal will create Europe’s second largest cybersecurity player, Investcorp said

70% of UAE consumers willing to try self-driving cars

Study suggests UAE consumers are more willing to try self-driving cars than the global average

UAE Space Agency and Lockheed Martin reveal space training programme

The announcement follows a memorandum of understanding signed between Lockheed and the space agency in June

Samsung reveals Note7 price, availability in the Gulf

The company’s latest smartphone will be available in the region later this month

Video: Is this what the iPhone 7 will look like?

Videos circulate about the next generation iPhone anticipated to be launched in September

Apple’s iPhone 6 remains UAE’s most popular smartphone in Q1 2016

Samsung is the most used handset brand in the country, finds TRA

Deliveroo raises $275m investment after global expansion

The UK-based company launched in the UAE in December 2015

Women launch civil case following Twitter comments insulting Emiratis

Are Saudi’s Prince Alwaleed and Steve Ballmer mulling Twitter buy?

Rumours this week boosted Twitter’s share prices

Legal view: What you should know about the UAE’s VPN law

No clarity yet about what exactly constitutes a “crime” when using VPNs

Dubai to invest $270m in future accelerators programme

The programme, launched last month, includes seven future challenges to be addressed by companies and entrepreneurs

UAE’s TRA clarifies that VPN law will not affect ‘legitimate’ users

The telecoms regulatory authority said that it is streamlining the use of VPNs in the country

VPN users in UAE could be fined up to Dhs 2m under new law

The new law aims to clamp down heavily on cybercrime

Kuwait warns Pokemon Go may harm users, society

Users of the app warned of risk of accidents and taking pictures of government installations

UAE telecoms authority warns against playing Pokemon Go

The TRA has said games that request geographical location of users could be dangerous