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Users of Instagram have reported difficulties accessing their profiles from all over the world. The Meta-owned social network claims to be "looking into" the issue, which has led to some users receiving notifications that their accounts have been suspended.
Instagram bug alerts some users that their accounts have been suspended

Users of Instagram have reported difficulties accessing their profiles from all over the world. The…

Elon Musk, the newly appointed owner of Twitter, has declared that the procedure for obtaining the coveted "blue tick" will be changed, amid rumors that the company may start charging $20 (£17) per month to be verified.
Elon Musk says Twitter’s blue tick will be updated

Elon Musk, the newly appointed owner of Twitter, has declared that the procedure for obtaining…

The new company will be the owner of the digital infrastructure assets owned by the stc group, including data centers, submarine cables, international points of presence, and internet exchange points.
STC creates Center3 to accelerate the development of Saudi Arabia’s digital economy

The new company will be the owner of the digital infrastructure assets owned by the…

Security firm Infinigate Group said on Tuesday that it will combine with cybersecurity and cloud provider Starlink, located in Dubai, to form a business with expected annual revenues of roughly $2.2 billion.
Dubai-based Starlink decides to merge with European company Infinigate

Security firm Infinigate Group said on Tuesday that it will combine with cybersecurity and cloud…

As part of a major investment in Qatar, Microsoft has extended its operations in the country with the launch of a new facility in Lusail City, the company's fourth and largest in the nation. This also applies to the next Microsoft Cloud Datacenter Region.
Microsoft renews commitment to establish Qatar as knowledge & innovation hub with new facility

As part of a major investment in Qatar, Microsoft has extended its operations in the…

These platforms and products are affiliated with (10) government agencies, which are; The Ministry of Human Resources and Social Development, the Ministry of Justice, the Food and Drug General Authority, the Public Transport Authority, the Saudi Standards, Metrology and Quality Authority, the State Properties General Authority, the National Center for Government Resource Systems, the National Center for the Development of the Non-Profit Sector, and the Saudi Federation for Cybersecurity, Programming and Drones.
Saudi Arabia grants licenses to 3 technology firms to create and run products for 10 government organizations

Under the direction of the Minister of Communications and Information Technology, the Chairman of the…

The appraisal season is here and if you are working for one of the big tech companies such as Amazon, Google or Microsoft, chances are that you will or have already seen a huge jump in your salary. Companies including Amazon, Google, Microsoft, Infosys and others have reportedly hiked the salaries of all their employees.
Amazon and Google give a major hike to their employees

The appraisal season is here and if you are working for one of the big…

On Tuesday, Google published lists of the most popular destinations at street view for its users. Burj Khalifa took the top spot for buildings, followed by the Eiffel Tower and the Taj Mahal.
Burj Khalifa most viewed building on Google Street View

On Tuesday, Google published lists of the most popular destinations at street view for its…

The UAE government has signed a number of agreements focused on boosting business accelerators, and blockchain applications at the World Economic Forum (WEF) in Davos, Switzerland. In partnership with the WEF, the UAE government launched the “Markets of Tomorrow” initiative, which aims to develop new business accelerators.
UAE government launches “Markets of Tomorrow” initiative

The UAE government has signed a number of agreements focused on boosting business accelerators, and…

Deloitte has released the results of its first edition of the Middle East Technology Fast 50, the list of fastest-growing technology companies in the Middle East and Cyprus.
Tech companies on the rise, new report highlights the fastest-growing firms in the Middle East

Deloitte has released the results of its first edition of the Middle East Technology Fast 50,…