The Digital Evolution Index is a data-led evaluation of digital development across 60 countries based on four key indicators, with about 170 indicators across them: - Supply Conditions - Demand Conditions - Institutional Environment - Innovation and Change The UAE was named in this year's report a "stand out" country, which means "countries that are highly digitally advanced and exhibit high momentum. They are leaders in driving innovation, building on their existing advantages in efficient…

Apple Pay is expected to launch in the United Arab Emirates before the end of 2017, according to Apple CFO Luca Maestri who was speaking on Apple's Q3 2017 earnings call. Here's the complete statement: Turning to services we set an all-time record of $7.3 billion, up 22% year over year. The App Store was a major driver of this performance and according to App Annie's latest report, it continues to be, by a wide…