Zain Bahrain has announced the launch of zBot, an all-new interactive digital channel for smart customer service, making it the first telecoms operator to launch this innovative solution in the Kingdom.
Oman improves service response times with AI
Oman Data Park (ODP) has reportedly introduced artificial intelligence services bringing in “Robot as a Service” into the Omani market at Omantel ICT Summit 2018.
Dubai residents can soon pay school fees, bills via blockchain payment platform
Dubai citizens and residents will soon be able to make digital payments for school fees, bills and retail purchases with a stable, digital currency after a partnership between blockchain payment providers and emcredit – Dubai’s Credit Bureau.
UAE tech startup gets a nod from Silicon Valley
UAE-based startup Health at Hand has received recognition from Silicon Valley after winning a place on the coveted Blackbox Connect entrepreneurial immersion programme
First-ever Emirati-made satellite set to launch into space
The first-ever Emirati-designed and made satellite, KhalifaSat, will be launched into space on 29th October 2018.
UAE’s Transguard Group fosters digital connections in the job market
Transguard Group has announced a partnership with SAP that is aimed at digitally transforming the country’s $1 billion job outsourcing market.
Dubai teams up with global tech firm to enhance fire prevention measures
The General Directorate of Civil Defense in Dubai (DCD) has teamed up with Avaya and ConnectIt on a new digital transformation project to enhance fire response times.
Apple, Samsung slapped with fines for slowing down phones
Italy’s anti-trust watchdog has issued fines for Apple and Samsung Electronics worth $5.7 million each following complaints they used software updates to slow down their mobile phones, Reuters reported.
HP enhances Spectre lineup
HP Inc. launched a bold lineup of new devices that aim to deliver the ultimate combination of premium design, leading security, and enhanced performance.
Security in the driving seat for IT innovation in UAE: experts
Security solutions firm RSA has announced its 2019 security predictions shedding light on the trends that will dominate the cybersecurity landscape in the region.
Dubai teams up with global tech firm to develop data science
Smart Dubai has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with IBM with the aim of setting up a Data Science Lab and collaborating on organising the Chief Data Officer (CDO) Summit in Dubai in 2019.
UAE’s ADNEC unveils new chatbot feature
Abu Dhabi National Exhibitions Company (ADNEC) has launched an online chatbot platform ‘Jawab,’ which will be utilised by organisers and visitors on all event-related aspects, including the diverse range of services provided by ADNEC.
Huawei’s AI-powered smartphone debuts in the UAE
Huawei Consumer Business Group (CBG) unveiled the much-anticipated Huawei Mate 20 Series to users in the Middle East and Africa region.
Smartphone for the blockchain era now available for pre-orders
HTC has launched the early access period for its first blockchain phone, the ‘Exodus 1’ and announced that pre-orders can be placed at www.htcexodus.com.