The move is said to enable Daman in its objective to further drive innovation through a combination of state-of-the-art technology and health insurance-related expertise offered by a highly skilled and knowledgeable workforce.
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Oman’s Ooredoo connects 77,000 homes with ‘super fast’ fibre broadband
Oman-based telecom provider Ooredoo has provided 77,000 homes across the Muscat region with super fast fibre home broadband from the existing fast home broadband. 0 5632
Apple’s Face ID tech reduced in iPhone X to ease production: Bloomberg
The Face ID system has been a major talking point among the $999 iPhone X’s features. It uses a mathematical model of users’ faces to allow them to sign on to their phones or pay for goods with a steady glance at their phones.
Emirates adopts eye-tracking tech to enhance pilot training
The partnership with Australia-based Seeing Machines aims to help Emirates enhance training for flight deck crews in real-time procedures that could potentially pose safety risks.
Attivo Networks secures $21 million in latest funding round
The funding round was led by Trident Capital Cybersecurity with participation from existing investors Bain Capital Ventures and Omidyar Technology Ventures.
DHA adopts tech-driven treatment to prevent strokes
The technology uses an expandable implant that blocks off the left atrial appendage (LAA) by angiography – a minimally-invasive treatment to prevent strokes caused by blood clots.
Batelco selects Ciena to build new Gulf network
The BGN cable system will connect countries across the GCC, enabling consumers and businesses to consume more OTT (Over-The-Top) content such as HD video and services from local and international providers.
The Entertainer begins new data-driven era with ‘app only’ 2018 strategy
The ENTERTAINER, is embarking on the beginning of a new data-driven era, by saying “goodbye” to its book products in 2018 after 16 years.
Dubai hosts inaugural graduation of Ethereum Blockchain developers
The gathering, which took place after an exciting three-day hackathon, was also graced by the presence of Her Excellency Dr. Aisha Bint Butti Bin Bishr, Director General of Smart Dubai Office, and Wesam Lootah, CEO of Smart Dubai Government Establishment, in addition to ConsenSys executives.
Bitcoin price climbs above $6000 in new record high
On Saturday it fought its way through the $6,100 barrier, eventually extending as high as $6,200 on Bitfinex.
Worldwide IT spending set to hit $3.7 trillion in 2018: Gartner
Worldwide IT spending is projected to total $3.7 trillion in 2018, an increase of 4.3 percent from 2017 estimated spending …