The company is currently in the process of issuing digital assets for investment as it gears up for commercial launch in May 2022, when it expects a jump in valuation
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Amazon announces Alexa arrival in UAE
Brain that powers the Echo device family will be available in Khaleeji Arabic and English
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Amazon to let Alexa Users delete voice commands in privacy push
A set of updates offers users who have opted in online the ability to say ‘Alexa, delete everything I said today’
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Amazon launches Arabic version of text-to-speech service at Dubai summit
Dubai’s Emirates NBD is using AWS’ Amazon Polly in its automated call centre
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Apple’s new AirPods have more talk time, wireless charging
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