Emirates NBD has become the first to successfully go-live at scale with ‘Cheque Chain’, integrating blockchain technology to reduce cheque fraud.
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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 6253
Microsoft Surface Book 2 to bring more power to mobile users
Microsoft has recently unveiled the Surface Book 2, a hybrid device designed for delivering power, versatility and portability.
How Rotana Hotels is redefining hospitality with business intelligence
In a bid to stay apace with the burgeoning competition for customers here in the UAE – one of the world’s most desirable tourist destinations, corporate vice president of IT Samir Abi Frem, sought to make a number of changes to the company’s operations.
University-based drone academy opens in UAE
The first university-based drone academy in the UAE has recently been inaugurated by the American University of Sharjah.
UAE mulls creation of unified national e-mail
The Ministry of Justice has reportedly reviewed the establishment of a unified national e-mail for all individuals and institutions in the country.
Visa’s pilot biometric card to launch in the Middle East
Visa will soon launch its first bettery-less dual interface biometrics payment card (chip- and contactless-enabled) in the Middle East.
E-commerce boom triggers automation in Middle East retail logistics
Globally, retail e-commerce is expected to increase to 14.6 percent of total retail, with a market volume of more than $4 trillion, according to a report by eMarketer.
UAE bans reselling electronic goods without warranty
The Ministry of Economy has reportedly announced that the Supreme Committee for Consumer Protection will ban the sale of all electronic goods, including electrical appliances and mobile phones without warranty.
Siemens to funnel $500M into digital initiatives in Middle East
Siemens has announced plans to invest over $500 million into its digital presence in the Middle East over the next three years.
GCC consumers eye switch to “digital only” banks: report
Nearly two-thirds of GCC banking customers would be prepared to move to a digital only bank, according to latest findings from EY.