#Technology

Facebook TikTok

Facebook changes users’ feeds to look more like TikTok

The main feed on Facebook will now be called ‘Home,’ and will be a place for people to discover new content

Khalifa fund and Abacus tie-up

Abacus joins Abu Dhabi’s Khalifa Fund as e-Empower partner

Abacus will offer Khalifa Fund applicants specialised offerings to enhance their digital capacities

AI

What if artificial intelligence ever becomes sentient?

Bloomberg Opinion columnist, Tyler Cowen explores the implications….

Alshaya

Alshaya Group’s CISO on what to do in case of a security breach

Patrick Pitchappa, director – Information Security and Risk at Alshaya Group recommends organisations to follow these steps

Nigeria

Nigeria startup to expand electric vehicle use in African push

Metro Africa Xpress raised $31m last year to develop an EV market on the continent

Crypto Myths

Insights: It’s time to dispel these crypto myths and misconceptions

As with any new technology, some misconceptions remain over cryptocurrencies. Here are the three most common ones

Cupola

UAE-based Cupola rolls out AI-powered enterprise learning platform

The company has partnered with Avaya to custom-build an intelligent enterprise learning platform

Moro Hub SAS

SAS partners with Moro Hub to elevate AI-based industry solutions in Dubai

Moro Hub will be the service provider of cloud services for SAS catering to the business in Dubai

Venture capitalists

Where venture capitalists are inclined to invest in the Middle East

With new innovations in DeFi, GameFi and infrastructure spaces, Cypher Capital looks forward to being part of large milestones for blockchain

Cybersecurity

Not just defensive: Cybersecurity as an enabler for business

The unavoidable disruption that businesses have experienced has pushed the security teams to make enablement a primary objective

Kyndryl

Here’s how Kyndryl is helping organisations reshape their digital strategies

With a new leader on board, Kyndryl aims to continue to invest in new capabilities and expand its partner ecosystem to help customers expedite their transformation journeys

Motor

Motor launches electric car-sharing platform in the UAE

The platform aims to accelerate the transition to sustainable mobility in the UAE through flexible and convenient electric car-sharing

Alinma Bank Saudi

Alinma Bank, Foodics sign strategic fintech partnership to empower SMBs in Saudi

The two brands will launch new products to enable small business owners to have full autonomy over their business decisions

SEHA automates patience experience

SEHA automates patient experience with Sedco’s latest solution

The self-service machines enable pre-booked patients to check in, cancel, and reschedule their appointments

Metaverse

Dubai’s new metaverse strategy to create 40,000 virtual jobs

Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai and Chairman of the Dubai Executive Council launched the metaverse strategy on July 18

smart watch

Here are the factors you should consider when choosing a smartwatch

Ihab Salem explains the six main considerations for any user’s next smartwatch purchase

B2B marketplace

Here’s how this B2B marketplace helps SMEs expand globally

Gulf Business in an exclusive interview with Suchit Kumar, CEO at Texub and Niranjan Gidwani, consultant director at Texub

ExpertBook B5

Asus launches refreshed models in ExpertBook B5 series

The thin, light ultraportable laptops are upgraded with 12th Gen Intel Core i7 vPro CPU

Facebook Profiles

Facebook users will be able to have up to five profiles

Additional profiles are required to adhere to Facebook’s content policies and will tie back to user’s core account

Wellfit

How technology is transforming the fitness industry

Enhancing user experience by combining both traditional and new-age methods is more important to keep people motivated

Fintech e-commerce

How fintech is shaping the future of e-commerce

By integrating innovative fintech solutions, e-commerce businesses can enhance operations to deliver the ultimate customer experience

Honor Magic4 Pro

Here’s how Honor Magic4 Pro is transforming user experience

With innovative technologies and compelling features, Honor’s new flagship, the Honor Magic4 Pro is aiming to set new benchmarks in the smartphone industry

Red Hat

IBM’s Red Hat taps product and technology chief as new leader

Matt Hicks takes over as the software unit’s chief executive officer and president from Paul Cormier, who will serve as chairman

Nokia

Nokia’s latest ‘retro’ phones aim to deliver durability and battery life

The brand has introduced three iconic feature phones and a tablet

Metaverse NFT

Insights: The metaverse and NFT relationship

Large amount of money is streaming into the metaverse and many enthusiasts and domain experts anticipate this trend will continue to increase

Dubai Festival City

Al-Futtaim Group Real Estate to introduce e-bike services in Dubai Festival City

Tier Mobility’s initial fleet of e-bikes, which have pedal assistance up to 25 km/h, will be located at the Marsa Plaza promenade

Oppo Hasselblad

Cover story: A look at OPPO and Hasselblad’s blend of classic and contemporary

OPPO has enabled cutting-edge imaging technology in its Find X5 series, thanks to its strategic collaboration with veteran camera manufacturer Hasselblad

Here’s how Right Farm is tackling GCC region’s food security challenges

Founded in 2021, Right Farm uses predictive technology, which is designed to provide a seamless and convenient end-to-end process from farm to table

Huawei P50

Hands-on review: Huawei P50

The Huawei P50 is available in UAE in Cocoa Gold, Pearl White and Golden Black

Seamless flow of data underpins IT modernisation initiatives

Research by Gartner has found that customer experience drives over two-thirds of customer loyalty, outperforming price and brand combined