Over 4,800 social media accounts and 30 websites were shut down by Dubai’s Department of Economic Development (DED) for selling fake products this year.
Bank of Sohar backs programme for blockchain training
Bank Sohar has announced its support for the upcoming Blockchain Training Programme – Intermediate level workshop, organised by the Oman Blockchain Club, the Times of Oman reported.
NYSE owner mulls digital assets firm
Intercontinental Exchange, the owner of the New York Stock Exchange, has announced plans to form a company and trading platform for digital assets, such as bitcoin, as well as a physically delivered bitcoin futures contract, Reuters reported.
International carrier trials in-flight VR experience with Dubai-bound passengers
Lufthansa passengers flying from Frankfurt to Dubai on flight LH630 were the first to experience the airline’s new prototype “VR Moving Map”, while on board the Airbus A330.
Advanced technologies ensure future food security: UAE minister
Adopting advanced agricultural technologies to is crucial to ensuring the UAE’s future food security and their introduction will raise the country’s competitiveness in this area, according to Mariam Hareb Almheiri, Minister of State for Future Food Security.
Apple’s Wozniak is Saudi Arabia’s new tech ambassador
The Saudi Federation for Cybersecurity, Programming and Drones (SAFCSP) has named Apple co-founder Steve Wozniak as an ambassador for the creation of a “Saudi Tech Hub.”
Saudis most active Snapchat users in the world: report
Over 9 million people from Saudi Arabia are active daily users of multimedia messaging app Snapchat.
Don’t sweat it: Beat the UAE heat and stay in shape with these wireless earphones
Glesni Holland takes the Bose SoundSport Free Wireless earphones for a spin, and explores whether these two pocket-sized earbuds can withstand vigorous physical activity while maintaining Bose’s booming sound quality.
Tech-driven mega retail destination to open in Dubai soon
Integrating online and in-mall shopping, the development is designed for the new era of digital, connected and tech-savvy customers.
The UAE could have a robot public prosecutor soon
The UAE minister of state for artificial intelligence Omar bin Sultan Al Olama has recently commended the Public Prosecution’s efforts to employ AI in the justice sector.
Global tech firms achieve first 5G commercial network data call
Ericsson, Telstra and Intel have achieved the first end-to-end multi-vendor 5G commercial network data call over licenced 3.5GHz spectrum.
Saudi Arabia launches first robot-operated pharmacy
Saudi Arabia has inaugurated its very first smart pharmacy, a robot-operated facility at King Fahd Specialist Hospital.
Telecom subscribers in UAE rise to 24 million: TRA
The number of subscribers to telecommunications services in the UAE, whether through mobile phones, landlines and the internet, rose to around 24 million during the first five months of 2018.
Hyperloop TT inks deal to build test track in China
HyperloopTT will work in partnership with the government of Tongren in defining the route for the system. Financing will be done through a public private partnership with 50% of the funds coming directly from Tongren.