#App

Power Letters 2024: Abdallah Abu Sheikh, co-founder and CEO of Astra Tech and Botim

Astra Tech, Botim CEO Abdallah Abu Sheikh on AI’s impact on business

Users can expect more from Botim in 2024, specifically in the AI space, says Sheikh

You can now use the Careem app to buy cinema tickets across Dubai ImageCcareem

You can now buy movie tickets in Dubai via the Careem app. Here’s how

Customers can search for, select and purchase tickets for movies playing at cinemas in Dubai – all within a few taps

DubaiNow

DubaiNow app achieves major milestone, exceeds one million users

The unified platform offers users access to several government and private sector services, including bill payments and fines

accidents

Customers can now report minor traffic accidents on the DubaiNow app

Upon reporting the accident, users will receive a Dubai Police report by email or text message

Why this 21-year-old Dubai resident is hoping to create a unicorn with his sports app

Dubai resident Amit Singh launched a sports fan engagement app in the UAE called Boomer11 last year. Here’s why he is confident the startup will achieve its goal

YAP

Dubai-based fintech YAP launches region’s ‘first’ virtual card

YAP, which launched earlier this year, claims it is now “onboarding hundreds per day”

Dubai’s Emirates launches virtual reality app in Oculus store

Customers can navigate through economy, business and first class cabins, explore their seats, as well as the onboard lounge and shower spa on the Emirates A380 using navigational hotspots

Clubhouse: Everything you need to know about the trending app

The new ‘Clubhouse’ app is a global platform where users can listen and converse in real-time

Abu Dhabi’s Alef Education launches AI app for language learning

Alef Education is targeting more than six million non-Arabic speaking expatriates

Dubai’s ENOC Group launches rewards programme

The app-based rewards programme offers points for purchase at all ENOC retail sites including fuel