The UAE has registered a healthy 14 percent increase in the first half of 2018, in line with recent government initiatives aiming to accelerate progress on National Agenda goals, according to the latest Monster Employment Index (MEI).
WhatsApp’s latest group feature goes live
Starting today, WhatsApp users will be able to make group video and voice calls.
90% of global firms report increase in phishing attacks: study
50 percent of organisations reported seeing the volume of phishing attacks increase over the last twelve months, while 40 percent said they saw the volume of impersonation attacks rise.
Honeywell helps Middle East building operations teams optimise space usage
Honeywell has introduced Vector Space Sense in the Middle East, a software solution that shows where, when and how building spaces are used at any given point in time.
UAE transfers AED 1 billion wages via e-system
Around AED 1 billion ($272.2 million) worth of wages was transferred through the UAE Wages Protection System (WPS) during the period from 2013 through 2017, according to the recent figures by the Central Bank.
du offers residents free unlimited video calls
du is offering a 15-day free trial of the BOT-IM and C’me apps when customers subscribe to the Internet Calling Pack service.
Smart home farms to enhance food security in the UAE
The UAE Office for Future Food Security and Masdar (Abu Dhabi Future Energy Company) have announced a strategic partnership to enhance food security in the country.
Etisalat to make Dubai “the safest place in the world”
UAE telco Etisalat has teamed up Dubai Future Accelerators to issue a challenge focused on reducing crime and road congestion using artificial intelligence.
DarkMatter, GEMS mould future AI talents
Ajyal Talent Management, part of the DarkMatter Group, has announced the launch of its second artificial intelligence (AI) summer course for students.
Dubai Police, TRA push for quicker emergency response
The General Operations Administration of the Dubai Police and the Telecommunications Regulatory Authority, TRA, have discussed the use of “Advanced …
Dubai sets sights on launching world’s first Court of the Blockchain
The Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC) Courts have partnered with Smart Dubai to create the world’s first Court of the Blockchain.
Failure to clearly identify IIoT endpoints create security risks: study
The discrepancy in defining IIoT endpoints is the basis for some of the confusion surrounding responsibility for IIoT security.
Dubai RTA app now features Apple Pay
The Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) in Dubai has launched Apple Pay feature enabling customers using iPhones to process the payment of several fees in a quick and safe environment via RTA Dubai app.
Data breaches cost Saudi Arabia, UAE firms up to $5.31M
A study by IBM Security has revealed that the average total cost of a data breach in Saudi Arabia and UAE combined is $5.31 million, a 7.1 percent increase since 2017.