Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has recently started the installation of Smart Fare Gates at Metro Stations of Route 2020 Project.
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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 4206
Uber’s acquisition of Careem to be completed in eight months
Uber’s acquisition of the Dubai tech unicorn Careem will be completed within seven to eight months, according to the ride-hailing firms’ CEOs.
“Make your staff hack-conscious”: world renowned hacker at GISEC 2019
GISEC – the Middle East’s leading cybersecurity event – opened yesterday with a stark warning to the region’s businesses: make …
Middle East’s largest cybersecurity event to open in Dubai
As the UAE continues to lead the way as MENA’s foremost technology hub, GISEC – the region’s largest cybersecurity event …
Smart city investments to reach $2.3 billion in MEA region
Investments in technologies enabling smart cities in the Middle East and Africa (MEA) region is expected to hit the $2.30-billion mark by 2021, according to the latest study by IDC.
CISO50 Awards and Forum: TahawulTech.com spotlights security innovation
TahawulTech.com and Security Advisor ME have successfully hosted the second annual CISO50 Awards and Forum.
Uber confirms acquisition of Dubai-based Careem
Uber and Careem have reached an agreement for Uber to acquire Careem for $3.1 billion, consisting of $1.7 billion in convertible notes and $1.4 billion in cash.
Uber to acquire Dubai-based Careem for $3 billion: report
Uber is reportedly gearing up to announce a $3.1 billion cash-and-share deal to acquire its Dubai-based rival Careem as early as this week.
Abu Dhabi authority teams up with HPE to boost digital transformation
Abu Dhabi Smart Solutions and Services Authority (ADSSSA) has partnered with Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE) to accelerate the Abu Dhabi Government’s digital transformation efforts.
Facebook admits to leaving millions of passwords unencrypted
The passwords of millions of Facebook users had their account passwords stored in plain text and searchable by thousands of Facebook employees.