• Elon Musk’s X supports US student in trouble over posts

    Dubai, UAE--Elon Musk’s X has made good on its promise to back users who are being punished for statements they make on his social media platform, coming to the defense of a University of Illinois student after the school launched disciplinary proceedings against him over statements he made on Twitter,...

  • External players give tough race to UAE’s e-commerce

    The external e-commerce players, projected to grow by 19.2 percent from 2022 to 2026, are expected to capture a share of 34 percent of the total online shopping in the UAE.

  • GCC ripe for digital banking growth

    A high penetration of digital technologies and a tech-savvy younger consumer base among the factors that make the region a fertile ground for the flourishing of online banking. The present laws and regulations in most GCC countries have significantly influenced this sector's development. Aiding the region in its embrace of...

  • Saudis count the cost of technology overuse

    As the use of the modern technology deepens in Saudi Arabia, its adverse effects are being felt across the gender and age in the whole kingdom.

  • UAE residents splurge on food and beverages, cut back spending on expensive goods

    73 percent of consumers have admitted to changing their shopping habits The spending power of people has taken a big hit due to Covid The coronavirus pandemic has seen a drastic shift in consumer behavior in the world and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) has been no different in this...