This innovative digital solution enables the bank’s customers to make cardless cash withdrawals from RAKBANK ATMs using their Samsung smartphones without the need for a physical debit or credit card.
Hacking group claims responsibility for global Skype outage
The Skype Support Twitter account referred to the outage as a “global incident,” but the major issues seemed to be contained within Europe.
DEWA’s MORO inks MoU with Dell EMC
The MoU aims to develop and deliver cloud computing solutions, integrated infrastructure administration services and servers, secure data storage solutions, and innovative information technology applications.
Orange Business Services signs network deal with Careem
Orange Business Services has signed an agreement with Careem, to provide the Dubai-based ride-hailing service with network and contact centre services.
Kuwait sets up social media monitoring committee
Kuwaiti daily Al Qabas reported that the governmental committee will comprise representatives from the ministries of foreign affairs, interior, information and endowments.
AWS partners with Bahrain Technology Companies
BTECH’s president, Ubaidli Al-Ubaidli, emphasized that such cooperation with AWS would greatly benefit the ICT companies in Bahrain at various levels.
EGA launches robotics competition for UAE students
The competition asks university students to design, build and operate an autonomous robot capable of laying the brickwork lining of pots in which aluminium is smelted. This
SAP: SMBs to drive $12bn BI market in the Middle East
Middle East small and medium businesses will drive the region’s USD 12 billion business intelligence market, according to the newly appointed channel head at digital transformation enabler SAP.
Continental joins autonomous driving platform as SI
The goal of the collaboration is to create a cooperation model for fully automated driving that will provide scalable solutions for the entire automotive industry worldwide.
Data firm leaks personal details of 198 million Americans
It has been reported that the leaked information covers almost 62 percent of the U.S. population, and is said to be the largest breach of electoral data in the U.S. to date.
Autonomous flying taxi trials to begin this year: RTA
In addition, the RTA has also announced an agreement with the German VOLOCOPTER Company; a specialist in the manufacturing of autonomous aerial vehicles, to launch the first vehicle capable of carrying two passengers.
Immensa launches UAE’s first 3D-printing facility
Immensa’s state-of-the-art facility houses over eight 3D printing systems and offers over 30 materials for production. It is equipped to build and manufacture production quality parts, components and one-off prototypes for customers across a variety of industries using a wide range of advanced technologies.
ADNOC Distribution unveils enhanced mobile app
The upgraded app serves as a one-stop-shop for all ADNOC Distribution’s services and allows customers to explore and stay-up-to date with ADNOC Distribution’s latest facilities and information.
Majid Al Futtaim, Omantel sign data network support deal
The agreement involves Omantel building an onsite, leading-edge voice and data network to support the Mall of Oman, which is currently under construction in the Sultanate.