Speaking at the HPE Reimagine 2018 conference today in Dubai, du deputy CEO Farid Faraidooni highlighted the challenges that the UAE-based telco and other providers were facing in trying to keep pace with the speed of digital transformation in the Middle East.
UAE TRA in talks to lift Skype ban
The UAE Telecommunications Regulatory Authority (TRA) is in talks with Microsoft and Apple regarding potentially allowing VoIP services Skype and FaceTime in the UAE, according to a report by Al-Ittihad newspaper. 0 5029UAE telco du inks deal for smart project in Ajman
Ajman’s Municipality and Planning Department and the Emirates Integrated Telecommunications Company (du) have recently teamed-up to turn the emirate’s Rumaila District into a smart and sustainable residential area.
Samsung Galaxy S9 now available in the UAE from du
UAE-based telco du has announced that the Samsung Galaxy S9 and S9+ are now available on postpaid plans across the …
Dubai’s digital success should be taught in schools: Du
“Dubai government’s smart and digital initiatives are ideal cases to be taught in schools,” says Jihad Tayara, VP, Business Development …
“Fail fast and often,” says Dubai IoT experts
How to kick start the next industrial revolution within organisations was one of the main points of discussion at the …
UAE-based du ties up with Nokia for 5G
du, from Emirates Integrated Telecommunications Company, has announced that it will be working with Nokia to trial 3GPP standardised 5G New Radio non-standalone technology, and subsequently deploy live 5G sites in selected areas in the UAE.
UAE’s #PostWisely campaign shows dangers of sharing tragedies online
The videos illustrate and highlight the harmful and unethical nature of sharing pictures and videos of negative situations such as accidents, bullying, pranks, and other ill-fated incidents on social media.
Technological developments must not leave the poor behind
Smart technologies are as important for the poor as they are for the hugely rich, according to a panel discussion held at the World Government Summit yesterday.
How Dubai Police is protecting the emirate’s homes
Dubai Police has launched a joint service with du and Transguard that allows villa residents to secure their homes when …
Transformation Talk | Weekly news roundup 4.1.18
Tahawul Tech brings you Transformation Talk, a weekly roundup of the biggest news in the Middle East’s technology industry.