Over the weekend, residents around the UAE have reported being able to use the video, voice calling features on WhatsApp, according to several local news outlets.
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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 6285
Saudi Arabia to lead world’s first national hyperloop study
The Ministry of Transport (MoT) in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia has announced an agreement with Virgin Hyperloop One (VHO) to conduct a pre-feasibility study on the use of hyperloop technology for the transport of passengers and cargo.
Cybersecurity confidence key to Saudi economic acceleration: Huawei
Huawei has recently joined top government, business, and academic leaders in Saudi Arabia to advocate for unified standards that support cybersecurity risk mitigation.
HID Global names new president and CEO
HID Global has announced the appointment of Björn Lidefelt as its new president and CEO.
Alcatel Lucent Enterprise to host global partner summit in Dubai
ALE, operating under the Alcatel-Lucent Enterprise brand, has announced that it will host Connex20, its global partner conference, in Dubai …
Petrofac accelerates digital transformation with Microsoft IoT toolkit
Microsoft has announced that international energy service provider Petrofac has chosen Azure’s Internet of Things for its Connected Construction platform.
SANS Institute to host imerssion-style cybersecurity training in Dubai
SANS Institute has announced SANS Dubai February 2020, which will be held from 15th to 20th February 2020 at the Hilton Dubai Jumeirah Beach.
Government entities adopt Smart Dubai’s Ethical AI Toolkit
The Smart Dubai Department has reported that its Ethical AI Self-Assessment Tool has been used across 18 use cases in the emirate.
CyberKnight launches operations with the ‘Art of Cybersecurity Distribution’ approach
CyberKnight Technologies has officially announced the launch of its operations in the Middle East and unveiled its innovative Art of Cybersecurity Distribution concept as well as its Zero Trust Security (ZTX) Framework.
CIO 100 Awards: TahawulTech.com honours regional IT gamechangers
CPI Media Group and TahawulTech.com’s CIO 100 Awards honoured IT leaders responsible for devising strategies aimed at helping their companies adapt to the challenges presented by emerging technologies.