Abdulla Alsaleh, undersecretary of UAE Ministry of Economy for Foreign Trade, has announced on his LinkedIn profile that he has …
DEWA authorises Solar Carport Project
The Dubai Electricity and Water Authority, DEWA, has authorised the 2MWp Solar Carport Project, at its headquarters and at the …
Japanese watchdogs investigate Apple over allegations
Technology giant Apple is being scrutinized by Japanese watchdogs over accusations that the firm had unfairly pressured Yahoo Japan Corp …
Abu Dhabi University introduces undergrad IT degree in Dubai campus
Abu Dhabi University is set to offer six new academic bachelor’s programmes in the science and art streams at its Dubai campus during the next academic semester.
India will send a man or a woman to space by 2022, says Modi
India will send a manned mission into space by 2022, Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced Wednesday in a speech to the nation, AFP reported.
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United Nations arm backs Bahrain’s GITEX presence
The United Nations Industrial Development Organisation (UNIDO) has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Bahrain Technology Companies Society (BTECH), according to the Bahrain News Agency.
UAE’s One Million Arab Coders programme now offers blockchain training
ConsenSys has launched a 12-week Ethereum blockchain developer programme in support of One Million Arab Coders, an initiative by the Dubai Future Foundation, designed to equip young Arabs with coding skills and education.
Saudi Arabia’s state carrier faces system failure
Saudi Arabia’s state airline Saudia says its flights have been affected by a system failure as the Kingdom hosts the annual Hajj pilgrimage, AFP reported.
AI and VR: game-changers for UAE retail sector
Almost half of UAE CEOs in the retail industry intend to start using artificial intelligence (AI) in the next two years, as they are increasingly influenced by technology to enhance the retail store experience for customers.
Airbnb’s listing is now available on this Middle East online travel marketplace
Airbnb has partnered with Wego, an online travel marketplace in the Middle East and North Africa, to include properties listed on Airbnb in Wego search results in a move to offer Wego users more accommodation choices.
Dell EMC appoints Murray Irvine as senior director
Dell EMC has announced the appointment of Murray Irvine as senior director, Global Compute and Networking (GCN) across Middle East, Turkey, and Africa (META) region.
Dubai-based Careem to trial bus-booking service
Careem Networks, the Middle Eastern ride-hailing provider, is testing a bus-booking service ahead of a possible roll-out out across all …
Saudi Arabia bets big on tech, prepares for life after oil
Saudi Arabia, the world’s biggest crude exporter is future-proofing itself against oil’s decline by investing the increasingly booming technology industry.
Digital technologies transform waste management globally: report
Close to 48.2 million tonnes of eWaste was generated in 2017, of which only 20 to 25 percent was documented to be collected and recycled, revealed a new Frost & Sullivan report.