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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
Legacy retailers fall behind in Middle East as mobile dominates the market
Mobile accounts for 47 percent of transactions in the Middle East and Africa region, a rise of 41 percent from 2017, according to a recent report by Criteo.
Dubai Expo 2020 to use biometrics, VR tech for cashless payments
Mastercard has been named as the official payments technology partner of Expo 2020 Dubai with the aim of creating personalised, seamless and cashless experience for millions of visitors from around the world.
“We are pushing the bounds in AI,” says Microsoft chief
“We are pushing the bounds in AI, edge computing and IoT, while providing end-to-end security to empower every organisation to build its own digital capability and thrive in this new era,” said Satya Nadella, CEO, Microsoft.
Saudi Arabia opens region’s biggest high-tech, high-speed rail project
Saudi Arabia’s King Salman has inaugurated the Haramain Express Train on Tuesday, according to Minister of Transport Dr. Nabil Al-Amoudi.
Dubai deploys vehicle-monitoring traffic incident management system
The launch of the Traffic Incidents Management Unit reflects the solid relationships between RTA and Dubai Police and their concerted traffic safety strategy, which is aligned with Dubai’s strategy and traffic safety plans.
5G-IoT to bring $3.3 billion opportunities to UAE telcos
UAE telco operators leveraging 5G-IoT can tap the business benefits of up to $3.3 billion in revenues by 2026, according to a new Ericsson report.
Abu Dhabi unveils programme to accelerate knowledge and innovation
The Abu Dhabi Executive Council’s ‘Ghadan 21’ programme has revealed the recent initiatives and projects under the third pillar, which is focused on Knowledge and Innovation.
Abu Dhabi-based DarkMatter seeks to nurture regional cybersecurity talent
DarkMatter has unveiled its new strategy aimed at being region’s first and only fully-integrated digital transformation, defence and cybersecurity solutions provider.
Smart Dubai turns to blockchain to expedite government transactions
Smart Dubai Office (SDO) has launched the ‘Payment Reconciliation and Settlement’ System, which was developed in collaboration with the Dubai Department of Finance as a blockchain-powered upgrade to its financial system.