UAE consumers are increasingly relying on technology and have a growing desire to be connected, with 67 percent stating that they see value in harnessing the power of technology.
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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 6293
Middle East’s first fully electric bus hits Abu Dhabi roads
Masdar, the Abu Dhabi Future Energy Company, has officially launched the first fully electric passenger bus in the region in partnership with the Department of Transport in Abu Dhabi (DoT), Abu Dhabi-based bus manufacturer Hafilat Industry, and leading technology company Siemens.
UAE online travel market skyrockets as digitisation continues
The value of UAE online travel sales in 2018 is forecast to reach $1.98 billion, driven by a growing population, an increasing number of tourists, and UAE residents’ shift towards digital services.
New app makes Dubai real estate sector smarter
Dubai Land Department’s (DLD) Real Estate Regulatory Authority (RERA) has launched the smart application for real estate valuators – Taqyimee.
Nestlé transforms workplace with Facebook’s enterprise platform
Nestlé has adopted Workplace by Facebook as its global internal communication tool, to connect its workforce and better serve consumers.
Regional VAD Spire Solutions bolsters threat intelligence offerings
Regional value-added distribution Spire Solutions has partnered with Digital Shadows to enable organisations effectively monitor external data and links.
Blockchain vital to build a truly smart city: Smart Dubai director general
Smart Dubai is gearing up to launch the third round of the Global Blockchain Challenge, organised in partnership with successful local accelerator the Dubai Future Accelerators (DFA).
Five IT trends to redefine businesses in 2019
We are living in an era of unparalleled innovation. As new and emerging technologies continue to redefine IT and business, …
UAE bank rolls out cardless cash withdrawal feature
Emirates Islamic has introduced Cardless Cash Withdrawal – a unique feature available on the Bank’s Mobile Banking App.
Kaspersky Lab uncovers new Windows zero-day exploit
Kaspersky Lab technologies have automatically detected a new exploited vulnerability in the Microsoft Windows OS kernel, the third consecutive zero-day exploit to be discovered in three months.