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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.1 3848
Abu Dhabi DED to boost e-commerce sector with new e-trading licence initiative
Abu Dhabi DED’s Electronic Trading licence initiative aims to reinforce the government’s efforts toward providing smarter electronic services and boost e-commerce in the business sector in the capital.
Sheikh Hamdan green-lights Dubai Future Foundation’s 2018 strategies
His Highness Sheikh Hamdan Bin Mohammad Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai and Chairman of the Board of Trustees of the foundation, has approved the 2018 plans and strategies of the Dubai Future Foundation.
Dubai Police services to be 100% AI-powered by 2031
The Dubai Police has announced its ‘Strategic Plan for Artificial Intelligence,’ which will see the government agency integrate AI technology to run all of its services by 2031.
Sheikh Mohammed launches Centre for Future Research
His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, …
Virgin Hyperloop One raises $50M, names Richard Branson chairman
Virgin Hyperloop One has announced that it has named Richard Branson as Chairman (non-executive), and has raised an additional $50 …
Avaya exits Chapter 11, completes restructuring
Avaya has announced that it has successfully completed its debt restructuring and emerged from Chapter 11. Executives from Avaya International …
Oracle seals Aconex deal for $1.2 billion
Oracle has entered into an agreement with Australia’s Aconex Limited, a provider of cloud-based solution that manages team collaboration for …
Synack signs SecureLink as Middle East distributor
SecureLink, a risk advisory firm based in Dubai and part of the StarLink group, has announced signing up distribution rights …
Dubai Electronic Security Centre develops Dubai IoT security standard
The Dubai Electronic Security Center (DESC) presented the Dubai IoT security standard to representatives from government and semi-government entities in …