Etihad Airways has successfully implemented the International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO) Global Aeronautical Distress and Safety System (GADSS) recommendations for flight tracking.
UAE residents to get hands-on experience of 5G soon: Etisalat
UAE telecom provider Etisalat says its 5G network is fully ready in the UAE and consumers will be able to get hands-on experience when new 5G-enabled smartphones are rolled out in the market.
Dubai digital bank Liv introduces new AI-powered chatbot
Liv., the lifestyle digital bank by Emirates NBD, has partnered with US-based Kasisto, the creators of the KAI Banking AI platform for finance to introduce Olivia, Liv.’s conversational AI-based chatbot.
Smart city investments to reach $2.3 billion in MEA region
Investments in technologies enabling smart cities in the Middle East and Africa (MEA) region is expected to hit the $2.30-billion mark by 2021, according to the latest study by IDC.
UAE-based Facilio highlights tech-led transformation in the built environment
Facilio has hosted Future Proof, a conference that brought together industry leaders from across the buildings ecosystem to discuss how technology is disrupting the way built environments are managed and operated.
CISO50 Awards and Forum: TahawulTech.com spotlights security innovation
TahawulTech.com and Security Advisor ME have successfully hosted the second annual CISO50 Awards and Forum.
Innovative Solutions hosts Innovative Security Summit in Saudi Arabia
Innovative Solutions, a cybersecurity services company in GCC, has organised its second edition of its Innovative Security Summit this week.
Uber confirms acquisition of Dubai-based Careem
Uber and Careem have reached an agreement for Uber to acquire Careem for $3.1 billion, consisting of $1.7 billion in convertible notes and $1.4 billion in cash.
UAE telco inks new deal to boost digital transformation in Abu Dhabi
UAE telco Etisalat has signed a partnership deal with the Abu Dhabi Smart Solutions and Services Authority (ADSSSA) to boost their collaboration in the digital transformation of government services in the capital.
Apple unveils new game subscription service
Apple Arcade will give customers the freedom to try any game from its handpicked collection of titles that are all-you-can-play, have no ads, ad tracking or additional purchases, and respect user privacy.
Apple takes on Netflix with new streaming platform
Apple has announced Apple TV+, a new video platform for storytellers featuring exclusive original shows, movies and documentaries.
Uber to acquire Dubai-based Careem for $3 billion: report
Uber is reportedly gearing up to announce a $3.1 billion cash-and-share deal to acquire its Dubai-based rival Careem as early as this week.
Abu Dhabi authority teams up with HPE to boost digital transformation
Abu Dhabi Smart Solutions and Services Authority (ADSSSA) has partnered with Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE) to accelerate the Abu Dhabi Government’s digital transformation efforts.
Microsoft gears up for the first “Ignite” tour in Dubai
Microsoft has announced that its global annual technology conference “Microsoft Ignite | The Tour” is all set to pave its path in Dubai on March 27-28, for the very first time.