As part of the preparations to travel to the International Space Station (ISS), UAE’s first-ever Emirati astronauts Hazza Al Mansoori and Sultan Al Neyadi have started their training programme at NASA’s Lyndon B. Johnson’s Space Centre (JSC).
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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 4154
du launches UAE’s first 5G-enabled WiFi router
UAE telco du, from Emirates Integrated Telecommunications Company (EITC), has announced the launch country’s first-ever 5G-ready WiFi router.
UAE’s Khalifa University introduces new institute for fostering AI talents
The UAE’s Khalifa University of Science and Technology has recently launched new institute dedicated to teaching Artificial Intelligence (AI) applications to university students.
Eight in 10 UAE IT leaders say data sovereignty is “very” important”: study
Eight in 10 UAE IT decision-makers believe that it is important for organisations that run their operations in the public cloud to keep their data in-country.
Smart Dubai launches ‘Data First’ challenge
Smart Dubai has launched “Data First, The City’s Data Challenge”, a six-month-long challenge that brings together Smart Dubai’s government and …
Abu Dhabi to foster growth of businesses in energy sector
The Abu Dhabi Department of Energy (DoE), in cooperation with Abu Dhabi Digital Authority (ADDA), has announced the launch of instant licensing services through the Abu Dhabi Government Services System (Tamm).
Dubai Chamber, DP World launch Digital Silk Road initiative
Dubai Chamber of Commerce and Industry has partnered with DP World UAE Region to collaborate on the Digital Silk Road, a Dubai 10X initiative which is expected to be launched by 2020.
IBM closes $34 billion deal to acquire Red Hat
IBM has acquired all of the issued and outstanding common shares of Red Hat for $190.00 per share in cash, representing a total equity value of approximately $34 billion.
How Moro and Virtustream aim to accelerate regional digital transformation
Dubai-based data hub Moro and Virtustream, a Dell Technologies company, have recently partnered to deliver innovative cloud offerings to accelerate digital transformation in the region. Moro CEO Mohammed Sabunchi and Virtustream EMEA vice president Paul Duffy, discuss the bountiful opportunities that the new partnership will bring to the region.
Microsoft launches UAE data centres
Microsoft launched today two new cloud data centres in the United Arab Emirates. These new regions – Microsoft’s first in …