The UAE is leading the Middle East and North Africa (MENA)’s fintech market reaching a record-high of $2.5 billion by 2022.
Etisalat strengthens cybersecurity unit with Help AG acquisition
Etisalat has completed the acquisition of Help AG, a privately held regional company specialising in the delivery of cybersecurity solutions and services.
People of Determination in UAE will soon have their dedicated social media app
The app, called Inclusive, enables supporters of inclusion in local communities to connect, collaborate and promote the inclusion of People of Determination in the UAE.
Khalifa University’s $5 million robotics challenge kicks off in Abu Dhabi
The Mohamed Bin Zayed International Robotics Challenge (MBZIRC 2020), organised by the Khalifa University of Science and Technology, is set to kick off its second edition this week.
New tech platform to revolutionise vehicle rentals in the UAE
Beno Technologies, a youth-led technology company based in the UAE, has launched its newest initiative, Beno, an innovative platform aimed at revolutionising the vehicle renting sector.
All-women eSports Festival kicks off in Dubai
The GIRLGAMER Esports Festival has opened at the Meydan Grandstand. Being held from 19th to 20th February, the event celebrates and promotes women’s competitiveness in esports.
Dubai tests new tech that charges electric vehicles while in motion
Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has launched the test-run of the dynamic wireless charging of electric vehicles and buses in motion using the Shaped Magnetic Field In Resonance (SMFIR) technology in Dubai Silicon Oasis.
Smart Dubai unveils new book on UAE’s journey to becoming a digital nation
Authors Dr. Saeed K. Al Dhaheri and Ranjit Rajan have collaborated with Smart Dubai to publish a book on the digital transformation of the UAE.
Dubai Police unveils 5G-enabled patrol cars
Dubai Police, in cooperation with Etisalat, has unveiled the first 5G-enabled smart patrol in the Middle East and North Africa region.
How UAE University seeks to bridge the digital skills gap
Deputy Editor Giorgia Guantario spoke to Dr Maryam Al Yammahi, Assistant Professor in Computer science, UAE University to discuss the digital skills gap and how the university is hoping to solve it.
Galadari Brothers taps Oracle to transform workforce
Galadari Brothers, one of UAE’s largest conglomerates with businesses spanning automotive, retail, publishing and hospitality industries has selected Oracle Human …
“No changes in UAE’s VoIP rules”: TRA on WhatsApp services
Over the weekend, residents around the UAE have reported being able to use the video, voice calling features on WhatsApp, according to several local news outlets.
DEWA migrates on-premise SAP landscape to Moro
Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) has migrated its on-premise SAP landscape to Data Hub Integrated Solutions LLC (Moro) to …
Government entities adopt Smart Dubai’s Ethical AI Toolkit
The Smart Dubai Department has reported that its Ethical AI Self-Assessment Tool has been used across 18 use cases in the emirate.