Facebook-owned WhatsApp had reportedly pledged to develop tools that would combat fake messages, to help India crack down on people whipping up public anger through mass message forwards on social media.
Makkah to undergo massive technology-based developments
Saudi Arabia had effectively used new technologies to run the massive annual pilgrimage of Haj, said prince Khaled Al-Faisal, emir of Makkah, advisor to Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques and chairman of the Central Haj Committee.
Abu Dhabi explores best practices for drone use
The Abu Dhabi City Municipality (ADM), represented by a delegation from the Zayed City Municipal Centre, reviewed the best practices of using drones in monitoring projects.
Dubai sees successful trial of autonomous aerial vehicle
Dubai-based flying taxi firm, Vimana, has reportedly completed a prototype trial of its autonomous aerial vehicle (AAV) in the emirate before its launch.
ESET announces new enterprise security solutions
ESET has announced the launch of its new line of enterprise security solutions designed to provide the global enterprise sector with tools for prevention and management of cyber risks on a global scale.
Panasonic dubs latest release as the “ultimate travel companion”
Panasonic has introduced the latest flagship model of the popular “Travel Zoom” TZ Series the LUMIX DMC-TZ220.
Lenovo flaunts new “think and light” ThinkPad
Lenovo has announced the launch of a new addition to its ThinkPad mobile workstation portfolio – the ThinkPad P1.
HMD Global completes Nokia Android smartphone portfolio
HMD Global, the home of Nokia phones, has announced the arrival Nokia 2.1 in UAE.
Abu Dhabi University introduces undergrad IT degree in Dubai campus
Abu Dhabi University is set to offer six new academic bachelor’s programmes in the science and art streams at its Dubai campus during the next academic semester.
EastNets appoints new technology chief
EastNets has announced the appointment of Luay Gadallah as the company’s new chief technology officer.
Gamers can now experience spy missions in virtual reality
Finnish game developer Catland has announced the launch of a new game titled, The Spy Who Shrunk Me, as well as an undisclosed funding round from acclaimed game industry veterans.
Schneider Electric accelerates digitisation of F&B sector
Schneider Electric is now offering a new tool, PIM Powered by Agena3000, capable of centralising, standardising and distributing all updated product data with complete security.
India will send a man or a woman to space by 2022, says Modi
India will send a manned mission into space by 2022, Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced Wednesday in a speech to the nation, AFP reported.
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United Nations arm backs Bahrain’s GITEX presence
The United Nations Industrial Development Organisation (UNIDO) has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Bahrain Technology Companies Society (BTECH), according to the Bahrain News Agency.