Smart Dubai will now work to address all aspects, challenges and opportunities related to the data economy, including value creation, stakeholder mapping, data policy and sustainability implications.
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Ooredoo Oman, National Electricity Centre ink IoT agreement
Ooredo Oman and NEC have signed a deal to establish an Internet of Things (IoT) network system to facilitate of wireless technologies, micro-electromechanical systems (MEMS), micro services and the internet.1 6375
Apple hits 1.2 billion iPhone sales in just over a decade
The announcement came as part of the Q3 2017 results, showing a quarterly revenue of $45.4 billion and quarterly earnings per diluted share of $1.67.
Apple bids ‘goodbye’ to iPod Nano and Shuffle
The devices have reportedly been removed from Apple’s online store and the company is slowly phasing them out from retail locations.
compareit4me rebrands to yallacompare
Comparison site compareit4me.com has rebranded to yallacompare in a bid to broaden its appeal across the Middle East. “Our success …
Dubai RTA begins $18.7 million smart taxi project
The Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has reportedly started the installation of a smart metre system for taxis in Dubai.
Vision Fund spree begins with $473m farming, AI bets
SoftBank has announced almost half a billion dollars’ worth of tech investments in a diverse group of companies ranging from …
RTA enables Nol card payments in over 1000 retail outlets
“Users of nol card in Dubai are now able to make quick and easy payments for purchases using their existing cards at POS terminals located at leading retailers across Dubai where the nol cardholders simply tap the card on the terminal, similar to how they access the transit system,” confirmed Abdulla Al Madani, CEO of RTA’s Corporate Technology Support Services Sector.
Oman prioritises government cyber threat training
Oman has stepped up its efforts to ensure government employees are equipped to combat the rising number and severity of …
Ericsson chairman Leif Johansson steps down
Leif Johansson, Chairman of Sweden’s Ericsson AB, has recently announced that he will be stepping down from his position after six years in the company.
Facebook reaches 2 billion active users
Facebook has hit 2 billion active monthly users, chief executive Mark Zuckerberg revealed in a post on Tuesday.