France has reportedly confirmed that it will introduce its own taxation scheme for big technology players starting from 1st January 2019.
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Telecom subscribers in UAE rise to 24 million: TRA
The number of subscribers to telecommunications services in the UAE, whether through mobile phones, landlines and the internet, rose to around 24 million during the first five months of 2018.1 6250
Dubai RTA inks trio of deals to accelerate mobility innovation
Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has recently accelerated its efforts to make an active contribution to the Dubai Future Accelerators strategy.
Abu Dhabi, Microsoft team up to develop AI roadmap
The Abu Dhabi Smart Solutions and Services Authority (ADSSSA) hosted its inaugural Hackfest in partnership with Microsoft.
BIOS Middle East to deliver cloud-based blockchain services
UAE-based Managed Cloud Provider BIOS Middle East has signed a MoU with VeChain, a global public blockchain platform focusing on enterprise adoption and BIOS Middle East.
Virgin Galactic to open a new chapter of space exploration
Abu Dhabi-backed Virgin Galactic has successfully launched its space tourism vehicle from California’s Mojave desert.
Why the Internet of Things needs to create business value
The Internet of Things has become a substrate layer of web-driven intelligence that connects our world. Fuelled by data from …
UAE Exchange, Ripple to begin blockchain payments next year
United Arab Emirates-based UAE Exchange and US startup Ripple plan to launch cross-border remittances to Asia via blockchain by the first quarter of 2019, UAE Exchange’s group CEO said in an interview with Reuters.
Five trends that will dominate digital businesses in 2019
Too many aspiring digital businesses aren’t set up correctly for digital transformation. Here are five trends that will be dominant in the digital business in 2019.
Veritas Technologies on enabling partners to harness the power of data
Geoff Greenlaw, senior director, head of channels, EMEA Emerging Markets, Veritas Technologies, calls out to ‘born in the cloud partners’ to …
UAE-based bank transforms workplace with Microsoft
Mashreq Bank has concluded the latest phase of its digital transformation initiative, in which it adopted Microsoft’s modern workplace solutions, to further engage customers, empower employees, optimise operations and reinvent products and services.