Lucid Pay, a smart settlement platform, has recently integrated blockchain technology into the systems of the iconic five-star resort Atlantis, The Palm, making it the first for hotels worldwide.
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Excessive technology use to blame for child obesity in UAE, Saudi Arabia
Nine in 10 children across UAE and KSA have access to tablets, smartphones or other handheld electronic devices with screens.1 3920
Why the UAE is poised to be the next e-commerce capital
In recent months, the UAE has carved out its place on the global e-commerce map – and quite deliberately so. In October 2017, for example, the Dubai Airport Free Zone launched Dubai CommerCity.
Global spending on digital transformation to soar past $1 trillion
Worldwide spending on the technologies and services that enable the digital transformation (DX) of business practices, products, and organisations is forecast to be more than $1.1 trillion in 2018, an increase of 16.8 percent over the $958 billion spent in 2017.
Sophos makes email security “smarter” with deep learning
Sophos has launched the first email protection solution to offer predictive security with active threat protection (ATP), anti-phishing email authentication, and outbound scanning and policy support.
Mimecast promotes cyber resilience in Europe
Mimecast Limited has announced that its German data centres are open for business.
Uber, Dubai Tourism announce special summer offer
Launching this Eid Al Fitr weekend, is a first of its kind partnership for Uber and Dubai Tourism, and a collaborative Dubai Pass promotion.
UAE crypto firm first in MENA to receive regulatory sandbox licence
Palmex, a digital asset exchange powered by ArabianChain Technology, has become the first and only cryptocurrency exchange in the Middle East and North Africa to receive a Regulatory Sandbox License.
Facebook to equip aspiring ad professionals with digital skills
Facebook has announced a partnership with the Mohammed bin Rashid School for Communication (MBRSC) at the American University in Dubai, to launch a dedicated Blueprint programme.
Online booking portal for Hajj witnesses huge traffic
Online booking of low cost Hajj for local pilgrims has reportedly received an overwhelming 240,000 aspirant pilgrims enrolling in the first week of starting the registration process.
Apple Watch Series 3 now available in UAE via Etisalat
Etisalat has begun selling Apple Watch Series 3 (GPS +Cellular), which adds built-in cellular, with orders starting 8th June and availability on 15th June.