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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 6176
Instagram rolls out support for ‘right to left’ languages like Arabic
Instagram has announced support for ‘right to left’ functionality option to offer Arabic-speaking users clearer written communication.
iPhone X arrives at Etisalat tomorrow
Customers can pre-order iPhone X today at www.etisalat.ae and Etisalat stores, and it will be available in stores starting on 3 November.
RTA, Emaar ink JV to launch autonomous vehicles in Downtown Dubai
The Dubai RTA and Emaar Properties has signed a joint venture to study the launch of autonomous vehicles using smart traffic signals as crossings between the Dubai Mall and Boulevard areas.
Juniper Networks announces new META head
Juniper Networks has announced the appointment of Yarob Sakhnini as head of Middle East, Turkey and Africa (META). In this …
Virgin Hyperloop One to begin initial testing by 2021
Virgin Hyperloop One’s CEO Rob Lloyd said that they aim to begin construction of the transport system in 2019 and will begin initial testing at production level by 2021.
SMB partners awarded Aruba Sales Champion
Aruba has initiated the ‘Aruba Sales Champion’ programme under which the company awards and felicitates top sales performers from the SMB partner community across different regions.
Blockchain, AI and machine learning to reshape digital businesses in 2018
Blockchain, together with artificial intelligence, machine learning, robotics, and virtual and augmented reality, have the potential to deliver disruptive outcomes and reshape digital business in 2018, according to predictions by Dimension Data.
Huawei CBG unveils AI-powered flagship smartphones
Huawei Consumer Business Group (CBG) has unveiled its AI-powered flagship smartphones – the Mate 10 series in the Middle East and Africa region
MBRSC summit to put spotlight on Dubai’s 2030 global space agenda
The Mohammed bin Rashid Space Centre (MBRSC) has announced that it will host the United Nations/United Arab Emirates High Level Forum: “Space as a Driver for Socio-Economic Sustainable Development.”