The largest number of cyber-attacks were recorded in January which witnessed 136 offensives, 133 of which targeted government sites.
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Dubai enters phase one of emirate-wide strategy to go paperless
Smart Dubai has broken ground on the first phase of implementing the Dubai Paperless Strategy, which seeks to digitise internal and external transactions at government entities and save time and effort for employees and customers alike.0 8417
DED-Ajman rolls out new service to automate trade licence renewals
The Department of Economic Development – Ajman has launched a new service that allows investors to automatically renew trade licences via SMS.
UAE residents among the quickest adopters of fintech: report
The UAE has reportedly topped Western countries when it comes to the adoption of digital technologies for financial services.
HH Sheikh Mohammed: Science is key to a prosperous society
According to HH Sheikh Mohammed, science plays a critical role in helping achieve the government’s strategic objectives and supporting government bodies in various development projects.
Saudi Arabia rolls out new e-system to streamline Hajj and Umrah services
The move aims to deliver the highest efficiency for the arrival and departure of pilgrims as well as the services provided during their stay in the Kingdom.
Detained Saudi Prince Alwaleed an ‘important partner’: Bill Gates
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.
Bahrain’s Tamkeen, iGA to enhance government IT training
Tamkeen will be supporting individuals working in the IT sector, while iGA will manage the programme supervision with AWS and public entities.
Saudi Crown Prince, Bill Gates discuss Vision 2030 investment opportunities
The two foundations also announced the MiSK Grand Challenges, which aims offer up to $10 million to fund ideas and projects that can “positively transform” the world.
UK Government announces $80M in tech initiatives ahead of Brexit
The country’s Prime Minister Theresa May recently announced that government will be doubling visas available for global talent in areas like digital technology and science to 2,000 to help retain an edge after Brexit.
Dubai ‘Day Without Service Centres’ a success
The Day Without Service Centres initiative, implemented as per the directives of Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, …