Etisalat has revealed that C’Me and BOTIM are now available for both iOS and Android devices following the UAE Skype ban.
Belfrics Global all set to launch cryptocurrency exchange in Bahrain
This makes Belfrics Group the first ever exchange in the Middle East to obtain a central bank issued license to run a cryptocurrency exchange.
CES 2018: Chinese startup Byton unveils $45,000 EV to rival Tesla
Byton, a newly formed company, unveiled its first of three vehicles at the event – all of which the firm is hoping to launch by 2022.
Oman professor awarded national prize for AI research
Professor Azizi’s AI research has proposed a new algorithm that can be applied in different sectors such as telecommunication, transportation and energy.
Telcos secure mobile network coverage across 99% of Bahrain
The TRA also revealed that all mobile network operators have improved their performance levels for data use, particularly since the activation of 4G in 2014.
PwC: Digitisation is crucial for private-equity investments to be ‘future ready’
80% of private equity houses in the region that PwC surveyed said that digitisation is critical for making their companies ‘future ready.’
Mark Zuckerberg vows to ‘fix’ Facebook in 2018
Zuckerberg’s resolutions in the past have included wearing a tie every day, learning Mandarin, meeting one person a day outside of Facebook and building a simple AI system to run his home.
SoftBank’s robot Pepper appointed as university employee in Jordan
Mashhoor Al Refair, president of the PSUT, said that Pepper was “appointed as an employee at the university”, and became “part of the university family”.
AUS highlights IoT and robotics in student computing camp
The American University of Sharjah (AUS) recently held an exciting new initiative for students to assist their learning in the dynamic field of computer science and engineering.
Ooredoo Oman, National Electricity Centre ink IoT agreement
Ooredo Oman and NEC have signed a deal to establish an Internet of Things (IoT) network system to facilitate of wireless technologies, micro-electromechanical systems (MEMS), micro services and the internet.
What does 2018 hold for hardware in the Middle East?
Back in 2013, a Baird Equity Research Technology report stated, “Cloud services will drive a shrinking IT spending pie.” Now, in 2017, that statement holds true.
What will 5G mean for the UAE?
The implementation of 5G is set to revolutionise the way the UAE residents browse, download and share content on their gadgets.
Why telcos must walk the digital transformation walk
Red Hat’s Santiago Madruga on why operators need to embrace the opportunities offered by digitalisation in order to compete effectively against a host of new pure-play digital companies.
DHA, Avanza to roll out AI-powered ‘Acuity’ app in Dubai hospitals
Acuity uses its AI capabilities to carry out complex commands including finding the closest hospital with free beds and alerting relevant hospital teams.