Customer experience will be a business priority for 96 percent of Saudi Arabia businesses in 2020, according to a new YouGov survey.
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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
Global IT spending to hit $3.7 trillion this year: report
Global IT spending will reach $3.7 trillion in 2019, an increase of 0.4 percent from 2018, according to the latest forecast by Gartner.
Dubai Municipality, DSO to launch lab to test sustainability projects
Dubai Municipality and the DSOA have signed a collaboration agreement to set up a new laboratory to develop and implement geospatial infrastructure and test new ideas for Dubai Municipality’s sustainability projects.
Microsoft to open first-ever AI Centre of Excellence for energy in the UAE
Microsoft has announced that it will open an AI Centre of Excellence for Energy in the UAE to empower organisations in the industry in accelerating digital transformation.
Saudi Arabia’s Misk Foundation, Abu Dhabi Hub71 partner to foster startup innovation
Saudi Arabia’s Misk Foundation has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Hub71, Abu Dhabi’s global tech ecosystem, that outlined steps towards creating a more dynamic market for startups between the Kingdom and the UAE.
Zain taps Ericsson to launch 5G network in Bahrain
Zain has selected Ericsson to build its 5G network in Bahrain, with the first commercial 5G services expected to go live before the end of 2019.
How Emaar and Oracle are building the future of property and IT
Deputy Editor Giorgia Guantario spoke to Binoo Joseph, CIO at Emaar, and Rahul Misra, Vice President for Business Applications, Gulf …
UAE unveils new initiative to accelerate AI adoption
Omar Sultan Al Olama, Minister of State for Artificial Intelligence (AI) has announced the launch of the UAE Artificial Intelligence Network.
UAE’s Thuraya completes tests of low-power IoT connectivity tech
UAE-based mobile satellite services Thuraya and eSAT Global have announced the completion of successful tests validating eSAT’s Global LPWAN communications technology over Thuraya’s satellite system.
UAE may soon lift ban on WhatsApp calls, says top cybersecurity executive
The UAE may soon lift its ban on WhatsApp calls, the executive director of the UAE’s National Electronic Security Authority, …