Via has launched a new on-demand essential transportation system in Abu Dhabi to provide free rides for medical workers during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Telecom subscribers in UAE rise to 24 million: TRA
The number of subscribers to telecommunications services in the UAE, whether through mobile phones, landlines and the internet, rose to around 24 million during the first five months of 2018.1 6088
UAE DEWA urges customers to take advantage of its digital services
Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) has urged its customers to use digital channels to complete their transactions easily anytime, anywhere. All DEWA’s services are available on various digital channels, including its smart app and website.
UAE MoF launches first phase of unified digital platform
The UAE Ministry of Finance (MoF) has announced the launch of the unified digital platform to settle fees for common federal and local government services.
‘Nutanix Now’ digital event set to take place in UAE
Nutanix will be hosting Nutanix NOW – a live digital event in the UAE to learn about the latest trends and the most innovative technologies in the field of data centre and enterprise cloud computing.
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Coronavirus: Dubai unveils new online permit facility
Following the decision of the Supreme Committee for Crisis and Disaster Management, the Dubai Media Office has unveiled the new online permit facility.
Avaya Spaces gets UAE TRA approval
UAE’s Telecommunications Regulatory Authority has confirmed that the cloud-based Avaya Spaces collaboration app has been approved for use in the country.
Nexans signs Ingram Micro as Middle East distributor
Nexans has announced that it has signed a value-added distribution agreement with Ingram Micro for the UAE, Bahrain, Kuwait, Qatar, Oman, Jordan and Yemen.
UAE telecom subscribers hit 23.67M in 2019
TRA has recently released a report stating that the number of telecommunications subscribers in UAE mobile, fixed-line and data services amounted to around 23.67 million in December 2019.
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Distance learning in UAE to run until end of academic year
Schools and universities in the UAE are to continue online distance learning until the end of the academic year in June amid coronavirus fears, according to the Ministry of Education.
Abu Dhabi launches ‘Digital Learning Challenge’
Abu Dhabi School of Government (ADSG) has launched the Digital Learning Challenge, as part of Abu Dhabi government’s ‘Digital Month’.