Business networking and finding your way through the bustling city of Dubai just got easy with the recent launch of techno-savvy international directory service called 2GIS. Consisting of an accurate 3D map and a detailed directory with information of about 90,000 companies in Dubai, it has been conceptualized...

Beam Wallet, a mobile commerce and rewards platform developed and launched in the UAE in 2012 – has announced a landmark investment from Majid Al Futtaim Ventures. The partnership marks a first-time entry into the fast growing tech industry for Majid Al Futtaim Ventures, which operates as the growth...

The Ministry of Interior has introduced the passport renewal service via smart phones to allow UAE nationals to avail of this service anywhere any time; without the hassle of visiting the service centers except for special cases that require personal presence. Major General Khalifa Hareb Al Khaili,...

Emirates Airline has increased its mobile presence with the launch of the Emirates App for iPad on the global App Store. Customers can use the app to: - Search 130 Emirates destinations Book flights, check-in online Download their boarding pass and Manage their Emirates Skywards frequent...

Microsoft's Office Mobile apps for Android and iPhone are now completely free for all home users. The company has done away with the need for an Office 365 subscription, opening up the full document viewing and editing capabilities of each app. While it was free to download for any Android user, it...

The UAE has launched the world’s first store for smart government applications through Android and iOS platforms. The store features over 100 smart applications developed by the UAE local and federal agencies to provide services to about 700 customers in a single location. His Highness Shaikh Mohammed...

Dubai Municipality has launched an app that provides digital addressing of 124,000 buildings in the emirate of Dubai to help people quickly access online information. Makani’ (my location), Dubai Municipality‘s electronic map application, is available in Apple and Android stores from today. It is...

Abu Dhabi Tourism and Culture Authority (TCA Abu Dhabi) has launched the emirate’s official destination iPhone app, an online and offline mobile guide on all there is to see and do in Abu Dhabi. The new app, downloadable for free via Apple Store, is updated with information from the visitabudhabi.ae...

Uber the Transportation App today announced its first Middle East outpost with rides in Dubai. Uber's Anthony El-Khoury in a blog post said the company is still in the early stages of testing, so Dubai riders can expect a limited number of cars for now. Dubai residents or tourists in the city will be...

Ramadan (also known as Ramadhan or Ramzan) is the ninth month in the Islamic calendar. It is a period of prayer, fasting, charity-giving and self-accountability for Muslims. Here are some apps that will help u in various ways during the holy month of Ramadan. Quran MojawedNow the Holy Quran is between...