Japan-based SoftBank Group aims to invest approximately $25 billion in Saudi Arabia over the coming three to four years, as …
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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
Voice phishing incidents emerge in the UAE
Bankers are cautioning their customers against a new wave of voice phishing, also termed as, ‘vishing’, through which confidential data is obtained from customers fraudulently to deceive them.
Mozilla drops Yahoo, makes Google the default browser
Alphabet’s Google has reclaimed the spot as the default search engine on Mozilla’s Firefox Internet browser in the US and other regions.
Scamming the scammers: NZ designed chatbot takes on email fraudsters
Netsafe, a New Zealand-based non-profit online safety group, has recently introduced an AI email bot, that will annoy phishing scammers away.
Saudi Crown Prince, Bill Gates discuss Vision 2030 investment opportunities
The two foundations also announced the MiSK Grand Challenges, which aims offer up to $10 million to fund ideas and projects that can “positively transform” the world.
RSA Conference 2017 boosts regional cybersecurity agenda
RSA Conference, in conjunction with the Telecommunications Regulatory Authority (TRA), has successfully concluded this year’s Conference with over 1100 attendees from around the world.
Canon recognises UAE channel partners for business performance
Canon Middle East brought all its UAE channel partners under one roof highlighting business performance and innovative selling practices. Held …
Bill Gates pledges $80 million to Arizona Smart City project
One of Microsoft founder and former CEO Bill Gates’ conglomerates has reportedly invested $80 million on a Smart City project in a 25,000 acres of land west of Phoenix, Arizona.
ICLP survey: Electronic merchants better at customer treatment
A new UAE retail survey by global loyalty agency ICLP reveals almost half of customers at electronics retailers feel valued …
KACST approves Saudi app Mathaqi as incubated project
The King Abdul Aziz City for Science and Technology (KACST)’s Badir programme has approved the Mathaqi smartphone application as an incubated project.