Consumer spending on technology in the Middle East and Africa (MEA) is forecast to total $130.8 billion this year, a year-on-year increase of 4.1 percent, according to a recent industry study.
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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 4153
Dubai Silicon Oasis enhances services with new AI-powered bot
Dubai Silicon Oasis Authority has launched “HADI”, an AI-based conversational bot that can answer users’ questions and process transactions with respect to DSOA’s services.
Global 5G subscriptions to reach 2.6 billion in 2025: Ericsson
Global 5G subscriptions are set to top 2.6 billion within the next six years, driven by sustained momentum and a rapidly developing 5G ecosystem, according to the latest report from Ericsson.
Dubai motorist can avoid traffic jams with this app
Dubai Police has encouraged the public to benefit from the ‘Drive Mode’ feature in its smart app, which enables them to avoid traffic jams and nearby accidents.
Data helps build customer trust: MEA business leaders
Business leaders in the Middle East and Africa strongly believe that data helps build trust from its customers, its own business processes, and across its partner ecosystem, according to a recent study by IBM.
Dubai rolls out new data initiative to bolster the retail sector
Smart Dubai and the Dubai Department of Economic Development (DED – Dubai Economy) have announced a joint new data initiative for the retail sector.
Dubai turns to AI to enhance training for public transport drivers
The project called, Digital Coach project, is in line with the UAE Strategy for artificial intelligence (AI) and technology is the first-of-its-kind in training drivers worldwide.
Dubai Future Council launches blockchain policy
The Dubai Future Council for Blockchain, chaired by Dr Aisha Bint Butti Bin Bishr, has launched the Dubai Blockchain Policy at the 9th Smart City Expo World Congress, held in Barcelona.
UAE’s elite military unit inks $65 million tech deal
GAL (Global Aerospace Logistics) has signed a contract with the UAE Presidential Guard Command to enhance the latter’s technology infrastructure, in a deal worth $65 million.
Global public cloud services market to reach $266.4 billion
The worldwide public cloud services market is forecast to grow 17 percent in 2020 to total $266.4 billion, up from $227.8 billion in 2019, according to Gartner.