The UAE Telecommunications Regulatory Authority (TRA) has announced plans to ensure network connectivity within hospitals and medical facilities in the …
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Dubai turns to advanced tech for city-wide disinfection drive
Over the weekend, as part of the national sterilisation programme, Dubai has disinfected 129 of its sites and buildings and 23 public areas in the emirate.
HP launches BeOnline program to support distance learning in the Middle East
HP Inc. announced the launch of BeOnline program in collaboration with Classera, the leader in Learning Management Systems, and Mirai, …
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Apple releases COVID-19 app and website
As the US hits the highest number of COVID-19 cases worldwide, Apple released a new screening tool and set of …
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.