The UAE has been placed first in ICT global competitiveness by achieving advanced ranks in the Global Competitiveness Index, according to the results published recently by the International Telecommunication Union (ITU).
Ripple effect: Saudi bank joins blockchain-powered payment network
Blockchain-powered global payment network Ripple has announced their partnership with Saudi Arabia’s National Commercial Bank (NCB), a banking firm worth $120 billion.
UAE TRA denies “rumours” about WhatsApp calls being unblocked
The UAE’s Telecommunications Regulatory Authority (TRA) has denied “rumours” that WhatsApp calling is now allowed in the UAE, local media …
Saudi consumers can now shop on the Amazon Global Store
SOUQ has announced the launch of ‘Amazon Global Store’, which offers customers in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
How are Dubai residents calling home?
Skype, WhatsApp, IMO or BOTIM: What are UAE residents using to call abroad?
Saudi Arabia seeks to spread digital knowledge in the Arab world
Saudi Arabia has announced plans to launch a huge initiative called “Digital Giving” to spread digital knowledge in Arab societies around the world.
Dubai motorists can now automatically renew vehicle registrations
Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has announced the launch of automatic renewal of vehicle registration service for individuals, having run the service earlier for the corporate sector.
How to watch Apple’s iPhone launch live
The tech giant will hold its much-awaited keynote event at 9pm UAE time. Here’s how you can watch the live stream for Apple’s iPhone launch.
Remove extremist content within an hour or face heavy fines, EU warns Internet giants
The European Commission will propose new laws on Wednesday giving Google, Facebook , Twitter and other Internet companies one hour to remove extremist content or face fines.
What to expect from Apple’s keynote launch
Apple is set announce a slew of new products at its annual fall press event in Cupertino this Wednesday.
UAE digital maturity model to fuel Vision 2021 success: TRA
The UAE Telecommunications Regulatory Authority has recently held a workshop entitled “UAE’s Model for Digital Government Maturity as an Enabler to Achieve the National Index Targets.”
Saudi Arabia’s SABB joins global blockchain consortium
The Saudi British Bank (SABB) has joined enterprise software firm R3’s global blockchain ecosystem.
Abu Dhabi Global Market signs pact to accelerate innovation in UAE
The Registration Authority of Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Emirates Development Bank (EDB) the host and operator of Mohammed Bin Rashid Innovation Fund (MBRIF).
Robots will be the main users of white goods by 2050
The once distant dream of robotic assistants and self-sufficient appliances may soon become a reality, and as technologies such as Augmented Reality (AR) and Artificial Intelligence (AI) continue to advance, the way in which we live is set to be transformed.