COVID-19

IDC
COVID-19

East Africa smartphone market to decline by -2% in 2020 says IDC

Kenya’s smartphone market saw shipments increase 20.3% year on year in Q4 2019, according to the latest figures from global technology and consulting services firm International Data Corporation, IDC. Els...

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Dubai Chamber active in mitigating COVID-19 impact between members, govt

The Dubai Chamber of Commerce and Industry has activated its role as the representative of the business community in the midst of current global challenges by strengthening its partnerships with its partners in...

Fitnes
COVID-19

Fitness First lists best no-equipment workouts that can be done at home

Whether you are a beginner wanting to start a fitness routine or someone who simply enjoys the liberty of at-home workouts, then this guide is for you! From convenience to privacy, there are many reasons why yo...

nissam
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Nissan temporarily suspends production in Egypt, South Africa, India

In response to the continuing COVID-19 outbreak, Nissan has announced a temporary suspension to production in its Africa, Middle East and India region. This action follows the advice and guidance of respective ...

Ajman
COVID-19

Ajman based Fine Hygienic producing 8,000 N95-masks daily for UAE

Fine Hygienic Holding has ramped up production of Fine Guard N95-grade face masks from its new production facility in Ajman, solely to serve demand in the UAE. In response to widespread global preventative meas...

vHealth
COVID-19

Aetna extends v-Health, COVID-19 test cover to members for 90 days

To ensure that all its UAE members have continuous access to professional medical advice and the highest-quality healthcare during the COVID-19 pandemic, Aetna International has announced it will extend the acc...

Global-Data
COVID-19

COVID-19 causes long-term pain for IT services sector, says GlobalData

The impact of the coronavirus (COVID-19) on the IT services sector will be deep, immediate, and long-lasting. While there is a potential upside in most sectors, there is little optimism for IT services, says Gl...

Emirates
COVID-19

Emirates Post Group hosts first remote board meeting, discusses COVID-19 impact

His Excellency, Mohammed Sultan Al Qadi, Chairman of Emirates Post Group, chaired the company’s first remote board meeting to discuss business continuity and precautionary efforts amidst the COVID-19 outbreak. ...

zbooni
COVID-19

COVID-19 triggers 33% jump in downloads, record transactions for Zbooni

Zbooni, the home-grown SME business platform, is reporting a spike in interest for its mobile payment technology, as retailers look for ways to conduct business beyond the traditional storefront. The company, w...

robust-5h
COVID-19

Robust 5G can boost remote COVID-19 monitoring says Huawei, Deloitte

In collaboration with Huawei, Deloitte has published a new whitepaper discussing how key features of 5G can synergise with other technologies to enhance the effectiveness of pandemic prevention and treatment, a...