The International Center of Islamic Economy (ICIE) in cooperation with the Dubai Airport Freezone Authority (DAFZA) has launched the Halal Digital Chain project and the Blockchain Forum.
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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
Dubai Internet City firms attract billions in funding
Members of the Dubai Internet City (DIC) community have collectively attracted $2.12 billion (AED 7.8 billion) in funding since its …
Orange, JEC sign Smart City consulting deal
Orange Business Services has recently signed a smart consulting agreement with Jeddah Economic Company (JEC), the master developer of the world’s tallest tower, Jeddah Tower.
Oman moves one step closer to a cashless society
Oman is expanding its initiatives focused on financial technologies with the upcoming launch of the Sultanate’s first comprehensive e-payment platform.
Careem pledges more female captains by 2020
Careem has announced its commitment to recruit more females to become Captains on their platform.
How organisations can become cyber resilient
Alasdair Kilgour, Vice President Middle East and Africa, Nuvias, on how regional organisations can become cyber resilient in the rapidly-evolving …
How to convince the board to invest in security
At Infosecurity Middle East, the regional edition of Infosecurity Europe, Mimecast’s regional manager, sales engineering for the MEA markets Brian …
DEWA leads in bringing happiness to Dubai customers
The Dubai Electricity and Water Authority came in first place in Smart Dubai’s Happiness Meter, the government firm announced recently.
Saudi Arabia’s ITC and Sofrecom sign ICT deal
Saud Arabia’s Integrated Telecom Company (ITC) and Sofrecom, an Orange Group subsidiary, signed an agreement to lead the Outside Plant (OSP) implementation and management in all regions of the Kingdom for the next 3.5 years.
New UAE directive calls for responsible media content
The National Media Council (NMC) has unveiled a set of regulations for electronic media, which govern all online activities, including e-commerce; publishing and selling of print, video, and audio material; as well as advertising.