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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 6275
Residential property registration in Abu Dhabi now completely digital
The Department of Urban Planning and Municipalities has enhanced its digital presence by offering five new online services through its smart portal.
Autonomous vehicles will soon become a reality in Dubai: RTA
The Dubai Roads and Transport Authority, RTA, has endorsed the standards of testing electric, hybrid and self-driving vehicles, which are in line with the highest international standards applied in leading countries in this regard worldwide.
UAE cracks down on cybercrime with tougher penalties
Cybercriminals in the UAE could face up to AED 4 million in penalties and up to 25 years jail term …
Maersk, IBM take blockchain to the seas
Shipping group Maersk has announced that 94 companies and organisations have so far joined a blockchain platform developed with IBM.
“UAE youth are dedicated to embracing innovation,” says minister
The Emirati youth are dedicated, and open to embracing innovative technologies to boost the UAE’s development journey, said Dr. Sultan bin Ahmad Sultan Al Jaber, Minister of State and Chairman of the National Media Council.
UAE innovation ambassadors receive hands-on experience from global universities
The Ministry of Education’s Ambassadors 2018 initiative has reported that over 300 students recently visited six elite universities as “Innovation Ambassadors.”
Dubai on track to becoming the “world’s smartest city”
Dubai has snagged the top spot as the ‘Most Innovative City’ in the region in 2thinknow’s 2018 report.
Strength in unity: why threat intelligence sharing is key to cyber resilience
Ashraf Sheet, regional director, Middle East and Africa, Infoblox, discusses why threat intelligence sharing is key to staying cyber-resilient in the connected era.
Thousands of Android devices get stolen every month: study
An average of 23,000 Android devices are being reported lost or stolen per month, according to the latest figures from Kaspersky Lab’s Anti-Theft feature in its Kaspersky Internet Security for Android.