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Etisalat to spotlight opportunities in the mobile ecosystem
Etisalat has announced its exclusive partnership with GSMA for Mobile 360 series-MENA conference in 2018 and 2019, a regional platform that attracts telecom leaders from across the global and regional mobile industry to address key challenges and opportunities in the mobile ecosystem.0 3882
Apple to create more jobs following overhaul of tax law
Apple revealed that it aimed to create over 20,000 new jobs through hiring at existing campuses and opening a new one.
Modi to discuss India’s digital revolution at Dubai summit
The sixth edition of the World Government Summit 2018 will welcome India and its prime minister Narendra Modi as guests of honour, it was announced yesterday.
Public-private deals vital for UAE smart government goals
MBRSG’s Executive President H.E. Dr Ali Sebaa Al Marri told Tahawul Tech that if the UAE wishes to create the government of the future and pursue the drive for smart technology throughout the emirates, establishing public-private partnerships is crucial.
Dubai’s ArabianChain launches cryptocurrency exchange platform
ArabianChain has announced the launch of Palmex – one of the first digital asset exchanges to be born out of the Middle East and North Africa region.
World Economic Forum: UAE secures top 20 spot for future tech readiness
A new report launched by the World Economic Forum (WEF) has ranked the United Arab Emirates among the top 20 countries performing well in technology and innovation.
HH Sheikh Hasher opens CABSAT 2018 to Dubai’s media industry
With more 13,000 media industry professionals in attendance in 2017, CABSAT is a major event in the calendars of broadcast, production, content delivery, digital media, and satellite professionals across MEASA.
CES 2018: Flying taxi takes first US flight following Dubai trial
The self-driving ‘flying taxi’ – that was tested in Dubai last year in the presence of His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum – was showcased at the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) last week in Las Vegas.
UAE secures top 20 position for future tech readiness: WEF report
The WEF report showed that the UAE also ranked 22nd in the sub-category: ‘Ability to Innovate,’ but fell to 50th place in ‘Cybersecurity Commitment.’
‘One Million Arab Coders’ plan draws huge response
The Dubai Future Foundation’s (DFF) “One Million Arab Coders” programme has witnessed an enormous turnout as more than 250,000 applicants …