Microsoft posts strong earnings
The tech giant bought Activision Blizzard last week.US lawsuit could turn global headache for Google
If the search giant loses this lawsuit, it could have to pay back a significant portion of the revenue it generated through advertisements.Microsoft to buy Activision Blizzard
The $69-billion deal is the largest acquisition in the gaming world.World’s 10 richest men doubled wealth during pandemic, says Oxfam
Oxfam said the men's wealth jumped from $700 billion to $1.5 trillion, at an average rate of $1.3 billion per day, in a briefing published before a virtual mini-summit of world leaders being held under the auspices of the World Economic Forum.Apple hits $3trn valuation
It has become the first US company to reach that valuation.Gates visits Dubai Expo, urges attainment of Sustainable Development Goals
During the tour, Gates was briefed on the ‘Ideabatic’, a low-cost innovation developed by Kitty Liao of the UK.Fintech fuels MENA startup scene
It is vital for the economic development of the Middle East by fostering innovation, entrepreneurship and creating large-scale employment opportunities in the region, says an expert.Iran intensifies cyber espionage in Middle East
Cyberattacks by Iranian spies have become more sophisticated and have intensified against Arab countries, say industry experts.Microsoft shuttering LinkedIn in China as rules tighten
The US-based company will replace LinkedIn in China with an application dedicated to applying for jobs but without the networking features.Expo 2020, Microsoft join hands to create Minecraft experience
The Minecraft virtual world has been created especially for this occasion, with a special view on helping teachers educate students.Microsoft announces pricing for new Office suite
Office 365 has been renamed Microsoft 365, and will be available on Windows PCs, Apple’s Mac machines, and mobile platforms, from October 5, which is when Microsoft will also start the rollout of the Windows 11 OS. For families and households of up to six people, Microsoft 365 Family will...Cloud adoption picks up pace in GCC region
The strong demand for cloud computing in the Gulf region is driven by efforts of the member states to diversify economies, a young digital society and increasing digitization by firms.Windows 11 rollout from October 5
Microsoft said the first rollout would upgrade Windows 10 PCs.Office 365 prices to go up from 2022
The prices would apply globally with adjustments for certain regions.Microsoft says Israeli firm sold tool to Arab countries to hack Windows
Microsoft has announced it has identified an Israeli cybersecurity company that sold malware Arab countries, among others, to hack WindowsHassan Allam Holding moves to the intelligent Microsoft Cloud
HAH made the move to Microsoft Azure during the COVID-19 crisis Egyptian company employs over 35,000 people across the Mideast, Africa Hassan Allam Holding (HAH) has migrated to the intelligent Microsoft Cloud, a move that, according to Microsoft, has “significantly boosted the productivity and security” of the Egyptian company....PwC, Microsoft join hands to boost cloud adoption in Qatar
PwC and Microsoft are extending their global collaboration to “accelerate digital transformation and cloud adoption in Qatar” The move that is expected to the affect the government as well as private sectors Professional services network PwC and software giant Microsoft said in a statement on Wednesday, May 26, that...


















