Omar Al-Batati, Governor of Job Creation and Employment Commission, Saudi Arabia, has recently highlighted that a number of industrial jobs will inevitably be displaced by robots.
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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 6255
UAE, Saudi Arabia plan to launch joint digital currency
The UAE is working with Saudi Arabia’s central bank to develop a joint digital currency to be used for cross-border transactions between the two nations.
Etisalat Digital, SonicWall to offer digital security solutions to UAE SMBs
SonicWall has announced a strategic partnership with Etisalat Digital, business unit of Etisalat Group, to deliver end-to-end digital security solutions …
Sensus, STC Specialised deliver secure solutions to Saudi utilities firms
Sensus has announced a partnership with STC Specialised (part of Saudi Telecom Company Group) to provide a secure, spectrum communications network to utilities firms in Saudi Arabia.
GDPR: Costly restriction or new business opportunity?
The Middle East’s lack of understanding of the upcoming EU regulation is likely to place businesses across a wide range of sectors including cloud services, banking and finance, healthcare, insurance and tourism at significant risk.
Careem introduces ‘Assist’ car service in Abu Dhabi
Careem has introduced its fleet of special car type Assist to serve the Abu Dhabi community of people of determination.
Ingram Micro expands Cisco portfolio with Meraki solutions
Aptec, an Ingram Micro company, has announced that it now offers Cisco’s Meraki solutions for Cisco resellers in the Gulf …
ADIB promotes digital banking, adds new ADIB Express branches
Located at the World Trade Center Abu Dhabi and Burjuman Dubai Metro station, the outlets are part of a new generation of digitally-enabled branch that combines the benefits of digital banking with a personalised service.
Saudi cinemas open amid VR-AR shift
The move comes amid increased global developments focused on integrating VR and AR technologies to enhance cinematic experiences. Opening Saudi cinemas present the Kingdom with tremendous opportunities to leverage VR technologies in pioneering initiatives that will bring immersive experiences to movie-goers.
UAE attains membership at International Charter on Space and Major Disasters
The UAE has reportedly become the first-ever Arab-Islamic country to become an official member of the International Charter on Space and Major Disasters.