The number of users targeted by password-stealing malware jumped from 600,000 in the first half of 2018 to over 940,000 during the same period in 2019, according to new research from Kaspersky.
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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 6276
“AI a top interest for Emirati youth”: UAE minister
Modern technology has been increasingly grabbing the attention of the Emirati youth, according to Omar bin Sultan Al Olama, UAE’s Minister of State for Artificial Intelligence.
Noon to trial driverless delivery vehicles in Dubai and Abu Dhabi
Noon has announced it has partnered with Chinese technology company Neolix to trial driverless delivery vehicles.
DarkMatter strengthens leadership team
DarkMatter Group has announced the appointment of two global leaders to bolster the organisation’s journey in providing smart and safe digital solutions to its clients.
Abu Dhabi Global Market inks new deal to promote fintech innovations
Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM) and OneConnect Financial Technology (OneConnect) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to promote and develop FinTech innovation, ecosystems, and market opportunities.
UAE’s DubaiNow app completes over $1 billion worth of transactions
The DubaiNow platform and application has processed 7.5 million transactions, worth AED 4 billion, making it the city’s preferred portal for transactions with government services, according to Smart Dubai and the Dubai Department of Finance (DoF).
SAP named among top digital platform providers
SAP SE has announced that it has been named a Leader in “The Forrester Wave: Digital Experience Platforms, Q3 2019.”
Knowledge gap halting UAE firms’ AI adoption: study
Almost half of businesses in the UAE are struggling with a knowledge gap when it comes to adopting artificial intelligence (AI), according to a survey of business leaders in the UAE.
BT to streamline Schindler’s global network infrastructure
BT has signed a contract with Schindler, a global provider of elevators, escalators and moving walkways, as well as maintenance and modernisation services.
Etisalat announces new offerings for Hajj and Umrah travellers
Etisalat has launched a new roaming pack for customers travelling to Saudi Arabia for Hajj and Umrah.