Dubai Technology

VoIP International calls to become a reality in Dubai

January 31st, 2010  |  by Dubai Dude  |  published in Dubai Technology, Living in Dubai

VoIP International calls to become a reality in Dubai

Currently Internet Telephony is not publicly accessible and those who use it have to go through a labyrinth of technical mumbo-jumbo with a constant fear of legal prosecution. However, there is some light at the end of tunnel. According to a report by Gulf News, Etisalat and Du will soon offer the service that allows [...]

Yahoo acquire Maktoob to block Google influence in Middle East?

August 26th, 2009  |  by Dubai Dude  |  published in Business in Dubai, Dubai Technology

Yahoo acquire Maktoob to block Google influence in Middle East?

In a strategic move to increase its presence in rapidly evolving Arab internet world, Yahoo! has announced to acquired Maktoob.com, the largest Arab web portal and online community and Maktoob Research. According to a Gulf News report, the deal would be closed within the fourth quarter of this year, when Yahoo! is expected to begin [...]