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.
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Telecom subscribers in UAE rise to 24 million: TRA
The number of subscribers to telecommunications services in the UAE, whether through mobile phones, landlines and the internet, rose to around 24 million during the first five months of 2018.1 6251
Over 60% of UAE consumers use unsecured WiFi when shopping online
The Department of Economic Development (DED) in Dubai and Visa have launched a consumer education campaign that aims to promote safe card usage and provide consumers with tips and advice to protect themselves against payment-related fraud.
Saudi women take the wheel as driving ban officially ends
Women in Saudi Arabia can now legally get behind the wheel of a car for the first time as the kingdom lifts its longstanding ban on women driving.
Area 2071 teams ups with global tech firm to fuel digitisation in UAE
Area 2071, the physical embodiment of the UAE Centennial 2071 Plan, has announced that it will be collaborating with global technology company SAP on innovations to help inspire creative minds and fuel digital government.
Dubai Area 2071 to host EY’s innovation centre
Dubai Future Foundation has announced that it will be hosting the EY wavespace centre within Area 2071 in Dubai.
UAE gears up to send first Emirati astronaut to space
The Mohammed Bin Rashid Space Centre (MBRSC), and The Russian Federal Space Agency, Roscosmos, signed a cooperation agreement to send the first Emirati astronaut to space to participate in scientific research as part of the Russian space mission.
Dubai to take Smart City expertise to Shanghai
The Smart Dubai Office (SDO) will highlight the latest developments in urban technology at the Dubai Smart City Innovation Conference, which the government firm will be hosting in Shanghai, China, on 24th to 27th June 2018.
Cyber scams targeting WhatsApp users increase in Kuwait
According to a source at the Electronic and Cyber Crime Combatting Department (ECCCD), affiliated to the Criminal Investigation Department, the majority of scammers who target users in Kuwait are from abroad.
UAE telcos to develop smart realty projects with Dubai Properties
Telecom operators du and Etisalat have announced that they teamed up with Dubai Properties to provide smart ICT infrastructure for its upcoming realty projects.
Dubai Health Authority to support Emirati students to study science
DHA has announced a new initiative that will grant Emirati high school graduates with scholarships to study science, medicine and other healthcare fields.