Saudi Arabia’s education sector was most affected by malware, followed by government, and telecommunications during 2017, according to a study.
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The UAE topped its neighbouring GCC countries when it came to 4G speeds, where it averaged 27.47Mbps.
Abu Dhabi business dispute court goes online
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Egypt lifts ban on Uber and Careem
An Egyptian court ruled to revoke the suspension of the licenses of ride-hailing companies Uber and Careem, allowing them to continue their work, Reuters reports citing judicial sources said.
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When embarking on a digital business transformation, too often organisations ignore the need to change the mindset of their staff, according to Gartner.
Digital revolution in Muslim culture takes centre stage in Dubai
The 4th Islamic Economy Fiqh Forum 2018 will highlight innovation and happiness in the Islamic lifestyle and impact of digital economy and fourth revolution on the Muslims’ life, organisers said today.
Canon names new president for EMEA operations
Canon EMEA has announced the appointment of Yuichi Ishizuka as the new President & CEO for Canon Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA), succeeding Rokus van Iperen who is retiring after six years in the role.