UAE has the highest Fiber-to-the-Home (FTTH) penetration globally, with a coverage of 94.3 percent.
DEWA, DSOA team up to achieve UAE’s renewable energy goals
Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Dubai Silicon Oasis Authority (DSOA), to build strategic partnerships and enhance coordination and mutual support for the success of international events that highlight renewable energy initiatives and sustainability.
Dubai RTA rolls out Phase II of vehicle e-Registration cards initiative
The Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) in Dubai has launched the second phase of issuance of Vehicle e-Registration Cards for entities and companies.
Apple inches closer to becoming first $1 trillion company
Apple is reportedly on the verge of becoming the first $1 trillion publicly listed US firm, according to Reuters.
Blockchain-based e-commerce initiative launches in Qatar
Fintech company QPAY has launched a major blockchain e-commerce initiative based on the ‘Ethereum’ blockchain platform in Qatar.
Apple Pay credit cards are coming soon
Apple is reportedly working with financial giant Goldman Sachs on a credit card that would carry the iPhone maker’s digital wallet logo.
Cisco pulls online ads from YouTube
Cisco has reportedly pulled out its online ads from YouTube due to fears of the ads appearing on sensitive content on the platform, Cisco’s chief marketing officer, Karen Walker, said in a blog on Wednesday.
UAE implements mechanisms to fuel AI drive
The UAE has implemented 26 mechanisms to adopt artificial intelligence, AI, in its many economic sectors, as part of the country’s AI strategy, according to WAM.
Girls Power Tech: Inspiring young women of the future
In a global effort to encourage and empower young women to pursue careers in STEM fields, Cisco is supporting Girls in ICT Day through its Girls Power Tech initiative.
Facebook announces biggest management overhaul to date
Facebook Inc Chief Executive Mark Zuckerberg has announced the launch of a blockchain division in the company.
Global tech firms team up to foil rhino poachers in Africa
Global technology giants, Dimension Data and Cisco, has announced that they are expanding their anti-poaching Connected Conservation programme into Zambia, Kenya, and Mozambique to continue protecting rhino, as well as help fight the war on the startling numbers of African savanna elephant being poached.
Kodak Alaris rebrands information management division
Kodak Alaris has announced that its Information Management division will now operate under the name “Alaris, a Kodak Alaris business.”
Filming surgeries violates a patient’s privacy: Dubai Health Authority
The Dubai Health Authority’s (DHA) Health Regulation Department has issued a circular banning all medical facilities in the emirate from filming patients during surgery.
Sharjah spotlights scientific research and innovation
Dr. Sheikh Sultan bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah has recently attended the 12th Annual Scientific Research Forum “Research and Innovation Serving the Community” at Al Razi Hall in Medical and Health Sciences Colleges at University of Sharjah, UoS.