The COVID-19 pandemic has severely disrupted global supply chains, grounded flights and forced businesses to embrace the concept of ‘remote …
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Facebook launches $100M programme for small businesses amid coronavirus crisis
Facebook has announced that it’s creating a $100 million grant programme for small businesses.
ToTok launches ToTok Pay
ToTok, an instant messaging app used regularly by more than 20 million people across the world, has launched ToTok Pay, …
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UAE to provide free internet to support distance learning
UAE telcos Etisalat and du are reportedly providing free internet data via mobile phones to families who don’t have internet at home, the Telecommunications Regulatory Authority (TRA) said.
GEMS Education teams up with tech giant to upskill schools in UAE
GEMS Education has announced its collaboration with IBM to launch a pilot programme introducing IBM Digital – Nation platform.
Huawei, Deloitte publish whitepaper on combating COVID-19 with 5G
In collaboration with Huawei, Deloitte has published a new whitepaper discussing how key features of 5G can synergise with other …
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Coronavirus in UAE: Distance learning trials begin today
The UAE Ministry of Education (MoE) has announced it will conduct a pilot launch of its distance learning tools to ensure that all students can utilise the platforms to carry out their studies.
Smart Dubai touts smart solutions for enabling business continuity
Smart Dubai offers a range of solutions to support the measures outlined by Dubai Government to offer its employees flexible working conditions, according to Dr Aisha bint Butti bin Bishr, Director General of Smart Dubai.
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Big Tech joins forces to fight COVID-19 misinformation
Facebook, Google, LinkedIn, Microsoft, Reddit, Twitter, and YouTube have issue a joined statement on the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak to fight …
UAE inaugurates new DEWA R&D Centre at Solar Park
The Dubai Electricity and Water Authority has recently opened a new R&D Centre at the Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Solar Park.
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ServiceNow releases COVID-19 emergency response apps
ServiceNow announced a customer care plan to support its public and private sector customers in managing the COVID-19 pandemic. As …
AI helps organisations grow profits 80% faster: study
Global research highlights how organisations are capitalising on emerging technologies, such as AI, to enhance finance and operations for competitive …
Better together: a look at Dubai’s first Women in Tech community
CNME sat down with Ming Hu, Yasmine Fadel and Roxana Jula, the women behind Dubai’s first Women in Tech community, …
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UAE MOHAP launches COVID-19 Virtual Doctor
The UAE Ministry of Health and Prevention (MOHAP) has extended its Virtual Doctor initiative to include a COVID-19 online assessment …