Dubai Crown Princes and Executive Council chairman Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum has recently visited DEWA’s Data Hub Integrated Solutions, MORO, a data hub that provides data centre solutions and innovative business services.
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UAE parents “concerned” but “don’t take action” in protecting kids online
A majority of UAE parents (96 percent) worry about their children’s online safety but many may not know how to protect them, according to a recent study by Norton.2 4329
Dubai advances Paperless Strategy
Smart Dubai Government Establishment (SDG) CEO Wesam Lootah has revealed that the first phase of the emirate’s Paperless Strategy is set to be completed by the end of 2018.
UAE’s KhalifaSat sends first image taken from space
The UAE’s KhalifaSat sent the first image from space of the Dubai’s Palm Jumeirah.
Dubai examines blockchain’s benefits in customs business
Dubai Customs’ Business Innovation Department has organised a workshop for the employees on the blockchain technology in customs field.
World’s third largest crypto firm to open offices in Dubai
Ripple, the third largest cryptocurrency in the world, is reportedly planning to open a new office in Dubai.
Why the IBM-Maersk Blockchain partnership has struggled
In October, Coindesk posted an article titled ‘IBM and Maersk struggle to sign partners to shipping Blockchain’. Journalist Ian Allison wrote, …
Abu Dhabi transport arm digitises more than 90% of services
The Department of Transport (DoT) in Abu Dhabi has announced the launch of a number of online services as part of its digitalisation plan to facilitate transactions, WAM reported.
Opportunities await as governments embrace the Fourth Industrial Revolution: experts
Governments that are willing to embrace change, foster innovation and adopt disruptive technologies can gain a competitive edge as they adapt to the Fourth Industrial Revolution.
Blockchain to transform global Islamic finance industry: experts
The adoption of blockchain, artificial intelligence, cryptocurrencies and other advanced technologies are expected to have a positive impact on the global Islamic finance sector and create new benefits and opportunities for banks and consumers alike, according to experts at GIES 2018.
First government-backed blockchain platform in Middle East launches in Dubai
Smart Dubai and IBM has announced the launch of the Dubai Blockchain Platform, the first government-endorsed blockchain platform as-a-service in the United Arab Emirates (UAE).