Emirates Group Security and Etihad Aviation Group (EAG) have signed a memorandum of understanding for cooperation in aviation security. The …
Eyewear e-commerce startup reports significant investment
Eyewear e-commerce specialist in the UAE and KSA eyewa has reported dramatic growth since launching in 2017. Established by Anass …
Apple urged to help thwart phone addiction among youth
Two major Apple shareholders have urged the company to study the impact of heavy smartphone use by children and teenagers, …
PwC: Digitisation is crucial for private-equity investments to be ‘future ready’
80% of private equity houses in the region that PwC surveyed said that digitisation is critical for making their companies ‘future ready.’
AUS highlights IoT and robotics in student computing camp
The American University of Sharjah (AUS) recently held an exciting new initiative for students to assist their learning in the dynamic field of computer science and engineering.
Evoteq, SHA ink pact for healthcare digital transformation
Evoteq has signed a MoU with the Sharjah Health Authority (SHA), to collaborate on projects that facilitate the digital transformation …
DSCD Sharjah completes Phase 1 of unified database project
Sharjah Department of Statistics and Community Development (DSCD) has announced the completion of Phase 1 of Tabadol, a data and information sharing platform designed to enhance communication and statistical gathering systems in the emirate.
Global unmanned aircraft systems market to reach $24B by 2026
The unmanned aircraft systems satellite communications market is projected to reach $19.7 billion, while the same for UAS commercial imaging service will touch $4.3 billion during the 2016-2026 period, according to a new report.
Sharaf DG, Tally partner for VAT software
Accounting and compliance software provider Tally Solutions has partnered with electronics retail firm Sharaf DG to make its VAT software Tally.ERP 9 available to the business community. As …
Ajman launches eco-friendly hybrid vehicles
Ajman’s Department of Agriculture and Public Parks, part of the Ajman Municipality and Planning Department, has launched environmentally friendly hybrid …
Etisalat says no increase on price of recharge cards
Etisalat today clarified that it had not increased the prices of prepaid recharge cards after the implementation of VAT in …
Trakhees partners with DIB to ease payment process
Department of Planning and Development – Trakhees, the regulatory arm of Ports, Customs and Free Zone Corporation (PCFC) in special …
Sheikh Hamdan meets Sergey Brin, compares Dubai to Google
Dubai’s crown prince and chairman of its executive council, HH Sheikh Hamdan Bin Mohammad Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, has …
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Our network, which encircles the entire globe, carries more than 28% of all Internet routes. As a result, we’re in …
Jafza to host Maysun Solar photovoltaic panel plant
DP World’s Jebel Ali Free Zone (JAFZA) has partnered with Maysun Solar, the first photovoltaic panel producer to set up …
TRA completes IPv6 testing on FedNet
The Telecommunications Regulatory Authority (TRA) has successfully completed today the tests of the Internet Protocol version 6 (IPv6) on the …
MoF completes Federal Financial System for VAT
The Ministry of Finance (MoF) has announced that its Federal Financial System has been updated and is ready to manage …
Why VAT should be a priority for channel firms
Over the course of this year, there has been much discussion about the implementation of value-added tax (VAT) by the …
TestBED: what tech innovations can GCC hospitality expect in 2018?
James Dartnell spoke to the three finalists of Marriott Hotels’ TestBED programme for technology startups, which launched in the Middle …
‘500m AED’ to be pumped into DEWA solar park R&D centre by 2020
Investments at the R&D Centre in Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Solar Park will hit AED500 million by 2020, according …