Dubai Police has recently signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Emaar Properties to set up smart police stations at Emaar projects to provide all police services to tenants and owners without human intervention.
UAE-based fintech startup upgrades mWallet features
Trriple, a UAE-based fintech start-up, has added new services and features to its mobile wallet application, which is available for download on Google Play Store and the Apple App Store.
Saudis most active Snapchat users in the world: report
Over 9 million people from Saudi Arabia are active daily users of multimedia messaging app Snapchat.
Saudi Arabia digital financial platform goes online
Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Finance has successfully launched its new digital portal Etimad, to streamline services for the public and private sector.
Siemens optimises baggage handling systems in DXB
Siemens Postal, Parcel & Airport Logistics (SPPAL) has secured a major service contract for the baggage and material handling systems at the two international airports in Dubai.
Dubai DED, Emirates Islamic Bank boost support for e-Traders
Dubai DED’s Business Registration & Licensing (BRL) sector has signed an agreement with Emirates Islamic to support holders of the e-Trader licences.
Abu Dhabi eyes new hub to accelerate blockchain excellence
The Department of Economic Development – Abu Dhabi has signed a new deal aimed at launching a new centre to support investment in technologies and innovative solutions such as blockchain.
The UAE could have a robot public prosecutor soon
The UAE minister of state for artificial intelligence Omar bin Sultan Al Olama has recently commended the Public Prosecution’s efforts to employ AI in the justice sector.
AI to revolutionise treatment for diabetic patients in Dubai
Dr M. Hamed Farooqi, Director of the Dubai Diabetes Centre, also announced that the centre recently completed a proof of concept project for the implementation of Artificial Intelligence (AI) to detect diabetic retinopathy.
Saudi Arabia telco to train cybersecurity talents
Saudi Arabia’s STC has reportedly launched a new programme aimed at educating and training 150 students in cybersecurity.
UAE residents can now inherit social media accounts
A land mark ruling in Germany last week confirms that social media accounts can be inherited by a person’s beneficiaries, a ruling which many jurisdictions are now likely to follow.
EU adds charge to Qualcomm antitrust investigation
EU antitrust regulators have reportedly charged Qualcomm with a new violation in a case where the US chipmaker has been accused of selling chipsets below cost to drive out Nvidia Corp unit and British phone software maker Icera.
Global tech firms achieve first 5G commercial network data call
Ericsson, Telstra and Intel have achieved the first end-to-end multi-vendor 5G commercial network data call over licenced 3.5GHz spectrum.
Emirati students gear up to shape UAE’s healthcare sector
The students were congratulated for their inclusion in ‘Future Medical Stars’, and their upcoming trip to the esteemed Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania.
Bahrain warns public against Qatar-run fake social media accounts
Bahrain’s Ministry of Interior has recently revealed that it uncovered social media posts that has shown systematic attempts to compromise the Kingdom’s national interests by influencing public opinion on various issues, including naturalisation, to damage the close and special Bahraini-Saudi relations.
Singapore health system hit by massive data breach
A major cyber-attack on Singapore’s government health database has reportedly stole the personal information of about 1.5 million people, including Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong, Reuters reported.
Mobile use in UAE workplace put corporate data at risk: study
Increasing workforce mobility comes a growing risk of cyber threats, according to Kaspersky Lab, 42 million attack attempts on mobile devices were registered in 2017.
Abu Dhabi to become a gamer’s paradise this summer
Yas Mall and Yas Island have partnered with global gaming titan IGN to create a gamers paradise starting Eid weekend, until back-to-school.
Excessive technology use to blame for child obesity in UAE, Saudi Arabia
Nine in 10 children across UAE and KSA have access to tablets, smartphones or other handheld electronic devices with screens.
Dubai launches competition in search of “remarkable” healthcare talents
As part of its celebration for the Year of Zayed, the Dubai Health Authority (DHA) has launched a scientific research competition to recognise remarkable talent in the country in the medical field.