Google founders Larry Page and Sergey Brin have announced they are stepping down from top roles at the Internet behemoth’s parent company Alphabet.
Dubai Silicon Oasis enhances services with new AI-powered bot
Dubai Silicon Oasis Authority has launched “HADI”, an AI-based conversational bot that can answer users’ questions and process transactions with respect to DSOA’s services.
Egypt ministry selects Avaya to enhance services for people with disabilities
Egypt’s Ministry of Communications & Information Technology has launched WASEL, a first-of-its-kind contact centre service in the region that provides hugely enhanced access to a variety of services for people with disabilities.
Mobile technologies added $191 billion to MENA economy: report
Mobile technologies and services have added $191 billion to the region’s economy in 2018 – equivalent to about 4.5 percent of regional GDP, according to the latest reports by GSMA Intelligence.
Endpoint security processes and visibility remain challenges: SANS Institute
Centralised logging and automation solutions are now a necessity to detect, defend against and respond to modern attacks, according to the SANS 2019 Endpoint Protection and Response Survey.
Jumbo Group teams up with 3D startup to revolutionise healthcare sector
Jumbo Group has partnered with MOBILIS Medical Manufacturing for 3D printing of prosthetic covers, orthosis, hand and leg splints, sockets, and other devices in the UAE and GCC region.
UAE’s Azizi Developments pre-orders Tesla Cybertrucks for site visits
The developer plans to use these to enhance its customers’ pre-sales experience by taking them on site visits in the innovative vehicles to its developments across Dubai’s prime locations.
Etisalat, Huawei complete optical cross-connect trial
UAE telco Etisalat has collaborated with Huawei to complete the industry’s first trial of compact all-optical cross-connect (OXC) for the transport industry.
Dubai motorist can avoid traffic jams with this app
Dubai Police has encouraged the public to benefit from the ‘Drive Mode’ feature in its smart app, which enables them to avoid traffic jams and nearby accidents.
“UAE consumers won’t pay extra for 5G”: TRA
UAE consumers have received a welcome boost following confirmation that they will not have to pay extra for superfast 5G …
Uber founder receives $400m in investment from Saudi Arabia
Uber founder Travis Kalanick has received investment of $400m from Saudi Arabia’s sovereign-wealth fund according to reports in The Wall …
Maqta Gateway streamlines customs clearance with new online platform
Maqta Gateway, the developer and operator of the first port community system in the UAE and a wholly-owned subsidiary of Abu Dhabi Ports, hosted its 5th Digital Trade Community Forum.
Focus Softnet launches new AI-powered app for Quickbooks users
Focus Softnet has launched Qbixe, its artificial intelligence-driven, voice activated app, designed for small and medium businesses using Intuit’s Quickbooks.
UAE MOCD strengthens security posture with Microsoft
The UAE’s Ministry of Community Development (MOCD) has teamed up with Microsoft to better secure its digital assets and protect against cyber-attacks.