Computer News Middle East

Citrix, Samsung partner to deliver desktop experience on Galaxy S8

The Building Industry Consulting Service International, BICSI, will host the 2017 BICSI Middle East and Africa Conference and Exhibition in Dubai from 19th to 20th April.

Winners of 8th Network World Middle East Awards announced

CNME once again honoured the region's top networking talents from both vendors and end-users at the annual Network World Middle East (NWME) Awards.

Uber halts autonomous car testing after Arizona crash

Uber has announced the suspensions of its pilot programme for driverless car after one of its test vehicles crashed on an Arizona roadway.

Etisalat achieves ACCA accreditation

Etisalat has been awarded with ‘Approved Employer’ certificate at ‘Professional Development’ level by global professional accounting body ACCA.

Microsoft launches Arabic assistive learning tools

Microsoft has announced the availability of a range of Arabic learning tools for students with special needs.

Amazon's Souq.com acquisition reportedly back on

Amazon is reportedly ready to rekindle its interest in investing in regional online retailer Souq.com, according to The National.

Microsoft hit by major cloud outage

Multiple cloud-based services from Microsoft including Xbox Live, OneDrive, Outlook, Skype, Azure and the Windows Store experienced major outages yesterday, locking users out from their accounts.

Ministry of Economy launches UAE trade relations app

The UAE’s Ministry of Economy (MoE) has launched an interactive and smart online application in an attempt to strengthen the country’s economic and foreign trade relations with countries across the world.

RTA introduces E-NOC system for residential connections

Dubai's Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has launched a new and innovative phase of issuing No Objection Certificates (NOCs) related to residential utility connections (electricity and water).

Qlik's SaaS-based analytics solution now available in the UAE

Qlik has announced that Qlik Sense Cloud Business, its SaaS-based visual analytics solution, is now available for SMBs, groups, and teams in the UAE to create, manage, and share analytics in the cloud.

US device ban another slap in the face for Middle East

The impending carry-on luggage device ban for regional flights to the US is yet another toxic, knee-jerk from President Trump, writes James Dartnell.

Middle East passengers to be hit by US electronics travel ban

Passengers travelling on certain U.S.-bound flights from 10 airports in the Middle East and North Africa will soon have to check in electronic devices larger than a mobile phone.

Is AR Apple's 'next big thing'?

Apple is betting big on augmented reality (AR) and is working integrating the technology to the iPhone, a recent Bloomberg stated.

IBM unveils enterprise-ready blockchain service

IBM has announced the release of the first enterprise-ready blockchain service, aimed at giving enterprise players the option to build their own scalable and secure blockchain networks based on the Linux Foundation's Hyperledger Fabric version 1.0.

Dubai Police, Avaya transform non-emergency communications

All non-emergency numbers have been unified under one toll-free number – 901 – to allow Dubai Police to serve public better.

compareit4me launches health insurance comparison service

Middle East comparison site compareit4me.com has launched its first automated, real-time, online health insurance comparison platform in the UAE.  The new platform will be available within compareit4me.com’s insurance section, allowing customers to compare and buy health plans.  “Fintech...

Uber president Jeff Jones quits

Jeff Jones, the president of Uber, is quitting the car-hailing company after less than a year, according to the technology news website Recode. Recode has reported that "sources familiar with the matter" said the  move by the No. 2 exec is directly related to the multiple controversies there,...