Yes, you heard right.  Microsoft Virtual Academy (MVA) now has a collection of free courses in the Windows Server 2012 track.  Download the trial of Windows Server 2012 and follow the roadmap on the Windows Server 2012 track on MVA to familiarize...

  In case you were not already aware, we’ve recently released the long awaited Windows Phone SDK for Windows Phone 8!  With this new Software Development Kit, you will not only be able to build phone applications for Windows Phone 8, but you...

Today, we are excited to announce the availability of an early, preview version of Skype for Windows Phone 8. In this Preview, you'll get all of the Skype basics in the new, modern design along with many of the new features such as integration with the...

When: Tuesday, November 20, 2012 Where: Media One Hotel Loft 31, Dubai UAE Time: 09:30-15:45 REGISTER HERE The two major technology trends Software as a Service (SaaS) and Apps really changed the application and service landscape. But as of today, only...

Are you a bank that's considering CRM and don't know where to start? In the process of choosing a CRM solution? Want to hear the CRM experience of another bank? Then Nov.14th is your lucky day! Attend the FREE CRM Applications in Banking event s ponsored...

Have you heard of the Windows Azure Platform benefits for BizSpark members? The Windows Azure platform makes it easy for startups to get a production ready solution up and running quickly so you can focus on building your business. Windows Azure offers...

Hello folks, Valid till November 7th, 2012 , don’t miss the chance, you can pay $8 instead of $99 if you register between 10/30/12 and 11/7/12 for an Individual account on your Windows Phone Dev Center. Click here to join. Click here for more details...

Microsoft and its esteemed Platinum Sponsor IDC Solutions would like to invite you to share two days with us at the Office 365 Boot Camp in Dubai on November 12-13th at Le Royal Meridien Hotel .  Microsoft Gulf believes in the power of Boot Camps...

Windows AzureConf is a community conference, which will be an event put on for the Windows Azure development community, by the Windows Azure developer community. This special event will be broadcasted from Microsoft Redmond Campus Channel 9 Studios on...

Hello Everyone, You can now download the new Windows Phone 8 SDK at http://t.co/raOsHVVg [Please read the DISCLAIMER for this blog here .]

Watch Windows Phone 8 Launch tonight at (7:00 PM Cairo Time, GMT +2) at Windows Phone 8 #WP8 launch will be live @ 10AM Pacific, 5PM GMT on http://www.microsoft.com/en-us/news/presskits/windowsphone/ or https://www.facebook.com/windowsphone/app_517349678277512...

Submit your app and get feedback from developers like you. Review other apps and ask and answer questions on Stack Overflow. Unlock achievements for participating and get a piece of over $15,000 in Windows 8 prizes for the best apps and most helpful reviewers...

How do you ensure that an app built for an earlier release of Windows Phone continues to work great on Windows Phone 8? Andrew Whitechapel provides some tips for future proofing your apps and readying them for the next release of Windows Phone. There...

Date: October 15, 2012 Time : 5 pm Location: Infocenter Training Institute, Dawliah Complex,  5th floor Click here to register October 26 is the official date for the release of Microsoft’s most daring OS ever - Microsoft Windows 8. This revolutionary...

If you are new to Windows Phone Development and seeking monetization or you have just migrated from Yalla apps and would like to check the eligibility of your country/region on the new Windows Phone Dev Center. Click here to view the full list of eligible...

You can change the wallpaper by selecting a picture that you like. If it doesn't quite fit, you can choose how to crop it. The lock screen will show the new wallpaper and information that might be important to you, like the time and date, or missed phone...

If you are developing an Arabic application for Windows 8, you can do it LTR, with Arabic content while keeping the LTR UI, or you can flip the entire UI of your app to have a full RTL experience. I wanted to share a tip on how you can create the RTL...

If you want to publish or sell Apps in the Windows Store, you need to open a developer account. You need to open a Windows Store developer account even if you already have a developer account for other Microsoft services—for example, for Windows...

One key question some Windows Phone developers struggle with when putting an app on sale is: how much should I charge? The Windows Phone Dev Center gives developers more control over pricing because Dev Center now lets developers set a unique price...

You can use your own ringtones so you can match your jingle to your mood, or match just the right tune to your contacts. Just make sure the audio file is: In MP3 or WMA format. Less than 40 seconds. Less than 1 MB. ...

Windows Azure is Microsoft’s open and flexible cloud platform that lets you deploy and manage your apps across a network of reliable global datacenters. What’s more, Azure lets you build an application using any operating system, developer...

If you haven't, check out the new Windows Phone Gear Store on CafePress where you can buy T-shirts, mugs, stickers, magnets, water bottles, and more with the fun “I Heart Windows Phone” logo on them! This store is a work in progress, and we’re...

You didn't know? Visual Studio 2012 launched officially last week. I encourage you to go and check the reimaged home for Visual Studio on Microsoft.com to read more about the event and more importantly, the new capabilities of Visual Studio 2012. One...

http://www.zdnet.com/putting-the-cloud-in-a-box-how-microsoft-built-windows-server-2012-7000004285/ By Simon Bisson | September 14, 2012 -- 14:41 GMT (07:41 PDT) Part of Microsoft's series of big bets on its future, Windows Server 2012 is a major upgrade...

Microsoft out-performed Google, Amazon and VMWare in a recent survey among 400 developers on their cloud usage for apps.  36% of respondents claimed they were using Windows Azure in some capacity according to the developer firm Evans Data. ...