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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SAP-backed initiative trains over 16,000 EMEA youth to code
SAP’s coding initiative has reportedly trained more than 16,000 youth across the Middle East, North Africa, and Europe.1 2933
Majid Al Futtaim set to revolutionise Carrefour’s online orders
Majid Al Futtaim has announced a strategic partnership with Takeoff, a US-based technology company that offers best-in-class eGrocery automation solutions, to revolutionise Carrefour’s online orders in the UAE and KSA.
UAE investors favoured US tech stocks in 2019: Saxo Bank
FinTech-focused multi-asset trading and investment firm Saxo Bank has revealed that US tech firms were the most traded among its UAE-based clients in 2019.
Google parent company Alphabet joins the trillion-dollar club
Google’s parent company has hit a milestone recently, as a rally in the stock took it above a $1 trillion valuation for the first time, according to a report by Bloomberg.
Crowdsourcing campaign for UAE’s digital portal draws huge participation
The UAE TRA has announced that the number of participants in the crowdsourcing campaign aimed at developing the official portal of the United Arab Emirates Government (u.ae) has exceeded 34,000 contributors over the past two years.
Battling email fraud: the power of people-centric security
Business email attacks are particularly pernicious as, when convincing enough, they can get behind even the best security defences incredibly quickly.
How to stay cyber-safe this holiday season
With the holiday season upon us, it is important to maintain awareness of the many threats posed by cybercriminals, here are eight tips on how to stay protected while you are away on holiday.
Google founders step down from top roles
Google founders Larry Page and Sergey Brin have announced they are stepping down from top roles at the Internet behemoth’s parent company Alphabet.
Dubai motorist can avoid traffic jams with this app
Dubai Police has encouraged the public to benefit from the ‘Drive Mode’ feature in its smart app, which enables them to avoid traffic jams and nearby accidents.
Maqta Gateway streamlines customs clearance with new online platform
Maqta Gateway, the developer and operator of the first port community system in the UAE and a wholly-owned subsidiary of Abu Dhabi Ports, hosted its 5th Digital Trade Community Forum.