Microsoft co-founder and former CEO Bill Gates said that detained Saudi Arabia’s Prince Alwaleed bin Talal, has been an “important partner” in charitable work to improve health conditions around the globe, according to a report by Bloomberg.
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UAE parents “concerned” but “don’t take action” in protecting kids online
A majority of UAE parents (96 percent) worry about their children’s online safety but many may not know how to protect them, according to a recent study by Norton.2 4338
Dubai Future Accelerators winners to be announced
The Dubai Future Foundation (DFF) is set to announce the winners for the third edition of the Dubai Future Accelerators …
AUS launches Middle East’s first UPE IT chapter
A chapter of international honour society Upsilon Pi Epsilon (UPE) has been launched at a special event held at American University …
Ankabut enlists Fujitsu for DRaaS solution
Fujitsu has won the contract to offer its cloud-based Disaster Recovery as a Service (DRaaS) solution to Ankabut, the UAE’s …
Saudi Aramco, SABIC plan to build $20B oil-to-chemicals complex
State oil giant Saudi Aramco and petrochemical producer Saudi Basic Industries Corp (SABIC) has recently signed a preliminary deal to build a $20 billion complex to convert crude oil to chemicals.
Dubai Police becomes first paperless govt department
Dubai Police have successfully transformed 100 percent of its services and transactions to smart technologies, Smart Dubai has announced.
The Big 5 to feature innovative and sustainable tech for construction sector
The conferences aim to be a platform for exchanging revolutionary ideas and projects that are at the forefront of excellence in construction, including the latest developments in 3D printing and solar technologies.
Car purchasing app Seez R launches in UAE
Lebanese firm Seez R has launched its app in the UAE that is “going to change” how users look for …
Self Drive launches 5 AED/hour electric cars
Self Drive has announced the launch of a new segment of all-electric E-Cars to its online fleet of cars in …
UAE MOHAP boosts emergency systems
The Ministry of Health and Prevention (MOHAP) has announced the implementation of new improvements on its Wareed system, an electronic …