Mashable Middle EastRetail Emirati online shopping boom has triggered a 21% spike in number of online stores Mashable - Ayub DawoodA highly connected ecosystem, innovative payment options and presence of global brands has triggered an e-commerce boom in UAE and the gulf region during the lockdown. With the second wave bringing in...
Mashable Middle EastMiddle East Freedom from painful nasal swabs! Israeli firm detects covid from saliva samples Mashable - Ayub DawoodScreening people for symptoms and monitoring their movements as well as progress, has proved to be effective in preventing outbreaks during the pandemic in the Middle East. But scaling up testing significantly...
Mashable Middle EastMiddle East Dubai's DEWA will communicate with hearing impaired customers via magnetic signals Mashable - Ayub DawoodAdoption of innovative tech for the infrastructure has transformed public services across cities in the Middle East, thanks to solutions like digital payments. As one of the regional candidates bidding...
Mashable Middle EastUnited Arab Emirates The eighth edition of the Dubai Food Festival is here; this time with ‘Foodcation’ deals Mashable - Moumita ChakrabortyImagine a beautiful view from the hotel room and all the delicious food at your budgeted expense? Well, that’s Dubai Food Festival 2021 for all. The festival that commenced on March 28 will be on till...
Mashable Middle EastMasjid al-Haram Ramadan 2021: The Kaba and Grand Mosque are being fragranced with 60 kg of Oud 10 times a day Mashable - Moumita ChakrabortyAs the holy month of Ramadan begins, worshippers pray around the Kaaba, the holiest shrine in the Grand mosque complex in the Saudi city of Mecca during the holy fasting month. This year the turnout at...
Mashable Middle EastFasting Ramadan 2021: Guide to healthy fasting during Ramadan Mashable - Moumita ChakrabortyAs the holy month of Ramadan is on, healthy adult Muslims practice daily fasting from dawn until sunset. While many have been following the tradition of fasting for years now, work and busy schedules affect....
Mashable Middle EastMiddle East Bringing out art through day-to-day tools at Kn-Bkhair exhibition Mashable - Moumita ChakrabortyWe come across so many objects in our day-to-day life but have looked at them from an artistic perspective? Appearing to be ingenious, yet creative, such is the outlook of artist Hamdan Buti Al Shamsi...
Mashable Middle EastFilm Festivals The dates for 43rd edition of Cairo International Film Festival unveiled Mashable - Moumita ChakrabortyThe Cairo International Film Festival –one of the oldest annually running international film festival in Africa and the Middle East is back. The dates of the festival have been announced and film fanatics...
Mashable Middle EastLearning E-learning helps Emiratis score more in exams, but also increases chances of cheating Mashable - Ayub DawoodWith restrictions on movement shutting down schools and universities, online learning has emerged as a necessity rather than an alternative. The trend has quickly gained a foothold in the UAE thanks to...
Mashable Middle EastIsrael AI vision predicts crime in Israeli city by spotting suspicious behaviour Mashable - Ayub DawoodMachine learning and data collection have been instrumental in the Middle East, since they are being used for public services including traffic monitoring and healthcare. Even as AI backed facial recognition...
Mashable Middle EastMiddle East Smart electric meters in Saudi Arabia empower residents to use power efficiently Mashable - Ayub DawoodGulf region neighbours like Saudi Arabia, UAE and Qatar have initiated a push to develop smart living spaces for their citizens. Every government organisation in the region, from the police to civic bodies...
Mashable Middle EastMiddle East Adidas embraces Dubai's digital revolution! Launches store with digital touch-points and smart mirrors Mashable - Ayub DawoodDubai has held on to its position as a tourism hub which also attracts consumers thanks to the shopping experience at its state-of-the-art malls. The city has started moving towards a new normal in the...
Mashable Middle EastRamadan Energy packed suhoor foods to keep you going throughout the Ramadan days Mashable - Moumita ChakrabortyWith the onset of the holy month of Ramadan, Muslims in the Emirate and across the globe have tuned into their routine and have been following the suhoor and iftar. Fasting from dawn-to-dusk during Ramadan...
Mashable Middle EastDubai Dubai inmates will celebrate Ramadan with loved ones via video calls this year Mashable - Ayub DawoodAdoption of technology has enhanced crime fighting and public security in the region, and Dubai has achieved breakthroughs in solving cases thanks to smart solutions. The past few months have seen authorities...
Mashable Middle EastRamadan The Dubai Fountain will turn into iftar cannon this Ramadan Mashable - Moumita ChakrabortyThe tallest structure and building in the world Burj Khalifa is known to many and what is even more famous is the Burj Khalifa fountain, which is commonly known as The Dubai Fountain. The captivating music...
Mashable Middle EastRamadan Meet the Bahraini artist behind Instagram’s new Ramadan stickers Mashable - Moumita ChakrabortyWe love scrolling through our Instagram feeds and if there’s something new trending, it catches our attention immediately. So as this Ramadan season is upon us, you must have come across new blue and stickers...
Mashable Middle EastRamadan Ramadan and the cannon firing –a tradition close to UAE’s heart Mashable - Moumita ChakrabortyThe season of Ramadan is here, and the holy month brings in joy, celebration and goodwill. What makes the festivity even more special is the traditions that have been passed from generation to generation....
Mashable Middle EastSpace UAE brings Japanese firm on board to drive its rover towards the moon Mashable - Ayub DawoodIn a bid to set new milestones in the modern space race, the Emirates is on track to send out the lightest, smallest rover ever to land on moon by 2024. Apart from a successful mission to Mars which has...
Mashable Middle EastMosquitoes Istanbul launches app to detect mosquitos in a bid to stamp out diseases Mashable - Ayub DawoodHealthcare in the Middle East has capitalised on online apps for collecting data, which allowed countries to track infections and monitor patients during the pandemic. Information has empowered medical...
Mashable Middle EastRamadan From ‘10 Million Meals’ to ‘100 Million Meals’, UAE’s food distribution drive goes international Mashable - Moumita ChakrabortyThe holy month of Ramadan is upon us and Muslims in the Emirate and across the globe are fasting and offering prayers to the almighty. While fasting is an important aspect of the festivity, donations too,...
Mashable Middle EastAutonomous Tech Israeli firm creates world's first AI control tower to guide robots and smart vehicles in industrial units Mashable - Ayub DawoodDeployment of self-driving cars, androids and autonomous drones has displayed the enormous potential of smart tech for enhancing public services and business operations including delivery and manufacturing....
Mashable Middle EastMedical Conditions UAE's first brain stimulation surgery gives patients an edge over Parkinson's disease Mashable - Ayub DawoodDisorders including Alzheimer's or Parkinson's can have serious consequences for the brain, and are capable of drastically altering a person's everyday life. In many cases people have to rely on medication...
Mashable Middle EastRamadan Best of suhoor options that will offer yummy meals in the early hours of the morning Mashable - Moumita ChakrabortyThe holy month of Ramadan is upon us and Muslims in the region and across the globe are all set to bask in the festivities. During the month of Ramadan, Muslims across the world fast from dawn to dusk...
Mashable Middle EastIsrael Data processor designed by Nvidia's Israeli team among AI products unveiled by chipmaker Mashable - Ayub DawoodThe race to address a global shortage of microprocessors has turned focus of global firms including Google and Amazon towards Israel, with announcements about setting up chip designing units. This interest...
Mashable Middle EastUnited Arab Emirates Celebration of UAE’s fine crafts at Abu Dhabi’s ‘The House of Artisans’ Mashable - Moumita ChakrabortyAdding another feather to Emirate’s ever-growing cultural sector is the new The House of Artisans –a permanent exhibition that honours UAE artisans. The exhibit was launched recently in Abu Dhabi’s historic...
Mashable Middle EastMiddle East Israeli entrepreneur empowers couples trying to have kids with online database Mashable - Ayub DawoodData is the most valuable asset in the digital age, and firms as well as governments are harvesting information to boost e-commerce as well as public services. The Middle East discovered potential of to...
Mashable Middle EastSaudi Arabia Saudi Arabia’s Institute of Traditional Arts aims to bring Saudi’s traditional art through educational programs Mashable - Moumita ChakrabortyBoasting of rich heritage and culture, the need to highlight Saudi Arabia’s unique traditional art and culture has been long due. Thus, to bring traditional Saudi art to the masses both locally and internationally...
Mashable Middle EastDubai Maktoum bin Mohammed meets the team in charge of developing Dubai Strategic Plan 2030 Mashable - Moumita ChakrabortyWith the announcement of Dubai 2030 –a roadmap of UAE that indicates sustainability and progress in various fields such as health, education, infrastructure, tourism, science and environment the region...
Mashable Middle EastTechnology The enemy within! Malware hidden inside devices threatens 32% Emiratis Mashable - Ayub DawoodA digital revolution has meant that there's an online platform for almost everything, and devices like laptops and smartphones are loaded with apps. Demand for storage space has also skyrocketed due to...
