The National Institution for Human Rights (NIHR) has lauded King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa’s ratification and issuance of Law 30/2018 on Protection of Personal Data, the Bahrain News Agency reported.
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UAE airline offers special WhatsApp service to passengers
Etihad Airways has launched a WhatsApp Business solution, allowing guests to communicate instantly with the airline via the popular messaging app.1 4662
US to improve airport security with 3D tech
Soon, passengers travelling through US airports could be allowed to bring liquids into their bags.
UAE telco teams up with Ericsson to trial Massive MIMO tech
Etisalat and Ericsson have successfully conducted a live on-air trial of Ericsson Radio System and Massive MIMO technology in the UAE, paving the way towards 5G deployment.
Epson seeks to autonomise UAE industrial sector
Epson recently demonstrated its newly expanded robotics range at international event Automatica 2018, including its new dual-arm robot, the WorkSense W-01.
du offers residents free unlimited video calls
du is offering a 15-day free trial of the BOT-IM and C’me apps when customers subscribe to the Internet Calling Pack service.
Oman to build first Smart City in Duqm
Oman and the Republic of Korea has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) on cooperation between the two sides to establish smart cities.
Failure to clearly identify IIoT endpoints create security risks: study
The discrepancy in defining IIoT endpoints is the basis for some of the confusion surrounding responsibility for IIoT security.
Dolby to bring immersive cinematic experiences to Kuwait
Dolby Laboratories and the Kuwait National Cinema Company (KNCC) have entered into a three-screen agreement for the first deployments of Dolby Cinema in Kuwait.
Ooredoo named the fastest mobile network in Oman
Ooredoo Oman has been named at the “Fastest Mobile Network” in the Sultanate for Q1-Q2 2018.
Saudis most active Snapchat users in the world: report
Over 9 million people from Saudi Arabia are active daily users of multimedia messaging app Snapchat.