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Cisco executive outlines Top 5 tips for mitigating the threat of device sharing
Martin Lee, EMEA Lead for Cisco Talos, outlines his 5 top tips to mitigate the ongoing threat of device sharing, … 0 844
Abu Dhabi incubator revamps programme for Emirati tech entrepreneurs
startAD, the innovation and entrepreneurship platform anchored at NYU Abu Dhabi, has partnered with Khalifa Fund for Enterprise Development for the first time to present an updated version of Ibtikari (My Innovation).
Dubai Land Department activates new smart payment methods
Dubai Land Department (DLD) has announced that its Finance Department recently activated new smart payment services through the ‘Apple Pay’ and ‘Samsung Pay’ applications.
Uber in talks to merge with Dubai-based Careem
Uber Technologies is in preliminary talks with rival Careem to combine their Middle Eastern ride-hailing services, Bloomberg reported, citing three people familiar with the matter.
Facebook data misuse investigation broadens: report
The federal probe into Facebook’s data breach incident with political consultancy Cambridge Analytica has broadened focus on the actions and statements of the tech giant.
Saudi Arabia to foster SME growth with new R&D initiative
Saudi Arabia’s Research and Development Office (RDO) has announced a new initiative that will provide small businesses in the kingdom access to the research facilities of local universities.
Ericsson encourages young girls in MEA region to explore careers in ICT
Ericsson hosted its ninth annual participation in Girls in ICT across market area Middle East and Africa.
UAE’s Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed praises India’s tech initiatives
As part of his official visit to India, Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan visited the Hyderabad Information Technology and Engineering Consultancy City (HITEC City).
WhatsApp’s new feature brings big changes to chat groups
The Facebook-owned instant messaging service WhatsApp has released a new feature that will give group chat admins more power.
Abu Dhabi tops Smart City ranking in the Middle East
Abu Dhabi has been named a leader in the Middle East and Africa region in McKinsey Global Institute’s ‘Smart Cities: Digital Solutions for a More Livable Future,” study.