Dubai is gearing up to host its inaugural Future Blockchain Summit, which will be held on 2nd to 3rd May 2018 at the Dubai World Trade Centre.
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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 6175
Paessler appoints VAD Technologies as ME distributor
Network monitoring specialist Paessler has announced a partnership with VAD Technologies, an IT and technology value-added distributor, headquartered in Dubai …
Expo 2020 Dubai streamlines technology infrastructure
Accenture, in collaboration with SAP, has implemented SAP S/4HANA for Expo 2020 Dubai that will provide the expo with a foundation for data-driven insights, from visitor preferences to sustainability.
UAE takes pole position in MENA digital banking: report
The UAE is now leading the pack regionally with an impressive 16.4 % in digital penetration. Through substantial spending and attracting private investments, the UAE has been strategically positioned on the path to becoming one of the most digitally advanced countries in the world, claims the report.
BlackBerry KEYone Bronze Edition coming to UAE and Saudi Arabia
TCL Communication has announced that the all-new BlackBerry KEYone – Bronze Edition – is coming to the Middle East following the global success of BlackBerry KEYone and BlackBerry KEYone Black Edition.
UAE residents can now enjoy faster WiFi in every room, on every device
Etisalat has bannounced the launch of the UAE’s first home Wi-Fi designed to deliver super-fast, reliable, and non-stop connectivity when deployed in every room.
Dubai awards $384 million worth of contracts to expand electricity networks
The Dubai Electricity and Water Authority, DEWA, has announced that it awarded contracts to construct four 400/132kV substations, which is valued at $348 million (AED1.28 billion).
Dubai developer to enhance customer experience with virtual reality
Deyaar Development has recently partners with Microsoft to launch a virtual-tour application using the mixed-reality HoloLens device.
RTA processed over 500K transactions via smart channels
The Dubai Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has processed 547,461 online transactions relating to vehicle licensing services in 2017, according to WAM.
New platform for women e-Traders launches in UAE
Dubai Women Establishment (DWE) is set to host, in collaboration with the Department of Economic Development (DED), ‘Insta Hub – a platform for women e-Traders’, as the first of various initiatives and projects which the two parties plan to launch over the coming months.