Apple has announced the temporary closure of all of its stores outside of Greater China, including those in the UAE, until 27th March.
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UAE launches website for coronavirus awareness
The Abu Dhabi Department of Health (DoH) has launched an official website to inform the community about new coronavirus, COVID-19, outbreak.
UAE’s Esharah to provide secure site-wide telecommunications at Expo 2020
UAE firm Esharah Etisalat Security Solutions will help ensure the safety of millions of Expo 2020 visitors and participants as provider of secure communications for volunteers, security staff and first responders.
Abu Dhabi to enhance services with ‘Digital Month’ initiative
The Abu Dhabi Government has announced the ‘Digital Month’ initiative in a bid to further drive the UAE leadership’s vision to utilise information technology to better serve the community and advance government services, WAM reported.
To bee or not to bee: saving bees with Oracle Cloud
Deputy Editor Giorgia Guantario takes a look at how Oracle and The World Bee Project are trying to solve the …
How OMA Emirates is reshaping payment solutions
Niranj Sangal, Group CEO at OMA Emirates Group explains how the UAE-based organisation has leveraged emerging technologies to become the …
UAE zoo turns to AI to preserve wildlife
Al Ain Zoo has announced a new project, which will see the entity conduct pilot tests for the use of AI to identify animals individually using a face or skin imprint.
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How technology is fighting the coronavirus outbreak
As coronavirus continues to raise concerns across the globe, Deputy Editor Giorgia Guantario takes a look at how technology can …
How Invenio is transforming tax processes in the GCC
Deputy Editor Giorgia Guantario sat down with Chandan Vashista, SVP & BU Leader – Public Sector at Invenio, to understand …
Abu Dhabi Ports to bring autonomous tech to maritime operations
Abu Dhabi Ports has announced its collaboration with a global commercial vessel designer and tugboat firm, Robert Allan, to develop the world’s first fully unmanned autonomous commercial marine tugs.
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Dubai postpones cybersecurity conference due to coronavirus concerns
The Gulf Information Security Exhibition and Conference, one of the region’s largest cybersecurity event, has been moved to later date over coronavirus concerns.
Siemens signs 10-year lease agreement with District 2020
District 2020 has announced that one of its key anchor tenants, Siemens, will grow its presence within its innovation ecosystem …
UAE residents can now request for a search and rescue helicopter with this app
The UAE National Search and Rescue Centre (NSRC) has launched a smartphone application at the Search and Rescue conference in Abu Dhabi.
Thoma Bravo completes $3.9 billion acquisition of Sophos
Sophos has announced the completion of its acquisition by Thoma Bravo, a global private equity firm focused on the software and technology-enabled services sectors, in a cash transaction that values Sophos at approximately $3.9 billion.