A majority of UAE residents are willing to get banking services from an established technology company, according to a recent study.
Dubai RTA to take public transport to new heights
The Dubai RTA has unveiled its Sky Pod project, a futuristic mobility system in the Dubai Emirate, WAM reported.
Saudi Arabia’s ICD eyes blockchain tech for Islamic banks
The Islamic Corporation for the Development of the Private Sector (ICD) plans to introduce a blockchain-based product to help Islamic banks manage their liquidity needs.
Oman telco expands super fibre coverage
Ooredoo has announced that it is expanding its Super Fibre home internet services to further deliver high speed internet to even more areas in the Sultanate.
Dubai Police app to empower people of determination
The Dubai Police has recently launched a special free training and educational smart app for aimed at communicating easily to People of Determination.
Elon Musk’s Space X breaks records with latest launch
Elon Musk’s Space X has reportedly completed a record-setting mission after its 19th rocket launch.
The return of Nokia
HMD says on target to take Nokia to number three player in mobile devices by 2022 HMD Global, the new …
Global wearable device sales to reach $42 billion in 2019: Gartner
Ear-worn devices (“hearables”) shipments will take over as the top wearables segment with 158 million units shipped Gartner, Inc. forecasts that …
Huawei launches its blockchain service worldwide
Huawei Cloud has officially launched its Blockchain Service (BCS) for global use, after launching it for commercial use in China …
Reimagining FinTech
Finastra Universe – the anchor event for the Middle East’s financial services brought together global and regional experts to explore …
US charges two Iranian hackers over “SamSam” attack
The United States has reportedly indicted two Iranians for launching a major cyber-attack using ransomware known as “SamSam,” Reuters reported. …
Global 5G subscriptions to reach 1.5 billion in six years
5G is expected to reach more than 40 percent global population coverage and 1.5 billion subscriptions for enhanced mobile broadband by the end of 2024, according to a recent industry report.
UAE outlines future-oriented transport strategy
The UAE government has launched five national initiatives to develop the transport sector, as part of its efforts to develop smart and innovative transportation system.
UAE-based dnata to focus on AI-enabled travel experiences
Dnata has that it acquired a majority stake in bd4travel (Big Data for Travel), a tech company that provides artificial intelligence(AI)-driven IT solutions to online travel agencies.