The GCC is set for a surge in the use of FinTech apps during the COVID-19 global health crisis as contactless payments in the MEA region increase by 70 percent, according to the latest figures by Mastercard.
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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 4313
Huawei to invest $200 million in computing ecosystem in 2020
Huawei has announced that it will invest $200 million in the computing ecosystem and help support 2 million developers worldwide in 2020.
Facebook rolls out new platform to help small businesses thrive online
Facebook on has re-enforced its commitment to supporting small businesses with the launch of its new feature called ‘Shops’.
Saudi Arabia mulls electronic wristbands to facilitate home quarantine
Saudi Arabia is reportedly planning to introduce electronic wristbands for monitoring people who are quarantined inside their homes.
Majority of UAE firms faced at least one cyber-attack last year: Proofpoint
Majority (82 percent) of CSOs and CISOs have reported at least one cyber-attack on their organisation in 2019, according to the latest research by Proofpoint.
UAE rolls out online platform to help businesses address the effects of COVID-19
The Ministry of Economy (MOE) has launched a dedicated interactive online knowledge platform to help business address the effects of the COVID-19 virus.
Oracle supports digital transformation of Saudi Arabia’s national mining firm
Saudi Arabian Mining Company (Ma’aden) has chosen Oracle’s Gen 2 Cloud Infrastructure for a strategic digital transformation aimed at achieving business efficiency and driving growth.
Paying ransom can double attack recovery costs, warns Sophos
Paying cybercriminals to restore data encrypted during a ransomware attack is not an easy and inexpensive path to recovery, according to the latest study by Sophos.
du customers enjoy the fastest fixed broadband services in Gulf
du, from Emirates Integrated Telecommunications Company (EITC), has announced it is providing the fastest fixed broadband services in the Gulf region.
UAE MoHAP strengthens telemedicine system
UAE MoHAP is reinforcing its e-services by upgrading the services provided by outpatients clinics of the ministry-run hospitals to become virtual ones, using smart technology and digital communication systems.