As the US hits the highest number of COVID-19 cases worldwide, Apple released a new screening tool and set of …
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Huawei appoints new CEO for Saudi Arabia
Huawei has announced the appointment of Terry He as CEO for Huawei Tech Investment Saudi Arabia effective immediately. Based in …
Mindware signs distribution agreement with Mitel
Mindware, the prominent Value Added Distributor in the Middle East and Africa, announced the signing of a distribution agreement with …
First Abu Dhabi Bank backs distance learning in UAE
First Abu Dhabi Bank (FAB) has partnered with the Ministry of Education to support its distance learning platform.
New hacking group targets industrial firms: Kaspersky
Kaspersky has recently uncovered a new hacking group that is currently targeting organisations in the industrial sector.
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Facebook, Sky News Arabia launch COVID-19 interactive live news show
Sky News Arabia (SNA) has announced the launch of a new daily interactive Live news show, dedicated to examining the …
Apple introduces full third-party cookie blocking on Safari
Apple has released an update to Intelligent Tracking Prevention (ITP) in iOS and iPadOS 13.4 and Safari 13.1 on macOS …
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37% of UAE firms shift to remote work due to COVID-19
With more than one-third (37%) of UAE firms planning to shift to remote work due to the COVID-19 coronavirus public …
Renters searching for homes online surge amid coronavirus fears
In the midst of the coronavirus pandemic, UAE renters are making decisions about their next rental home from their digital devices, according to proptech startup Urban.
Sharjah Performing Arts Academy rolls out online application process
More than 40 applicants from six countries have used the online audition and interview process to enter the Sharjah Performing Arts Academy (SPAA).
Dubai warns against heightened risks of cyber-attacks
The Dubai Financial Services Authority (DFSA) has called on financial institutions to stay vigilant as cyber-attacks, phishing attempts and fraud increase amid the coronavirus pandemic.
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UAE TRA authorises VoIP tools amid the coronavirus pandemic
The UAE Telecommunications and Regulatory Authority (TRA) has announced a number of video and voice calling apps have been temporarily authorised for use in the country.
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Big Tech answers calls to ease network congestion
Some of the world’s largest technology companies have responded to calls to ease network congestion as part of an effort …
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Coronavirus in UAE: Central Bank urges people to utilise online platforms
The Central Bank of the UAE has called on bank customers to take advantage of digital and online banking services to as a measure to ensure the health and safety of residents amid the coronavirus pandemic.