Building on Mashreq’s current digital strategy, the bank will harness the power of Microsoft Dynamics 365 as its commerce platform, to “empower its employees and engage customers more effectively.”
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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
Google to launch advanced Gmail security features for high-risk users
The advanced protection features include an option to require a physical USB security key to connect to a desktop computer before each log-in as a way to verify a user’s identity.
Smart Dubai, TRA join forces to create unified digital ID
The project will develop and integrate the ‘SmartPass’ service of the UAE Federal Government with the ‘Dubai ID’ service into a single system, allowing users to access federal and local government services, by logging in once, from any location, and processing transactions digitally.
WaveX selects ArabianChain blockchain-based smart contracts
Based in the UAE and with operations in Saudi Arabia and Kuwait, ArabianChain enables governments, enterprises, startups and individuals to use blockchain-based tools and languages and build their transactions and contracts on its platform.
HH Sheikh Mohammed launches UAE strategy for AI
This is the first such strategy of its kind – not only in the region, but in the entire world – to promote government performance and create an innovative and highly-productive environment by means of investing in AI.
RTA unveils latest Smart Drive app updates
The app now boasts several additional features, including displaying landmarks more attractively and interactively, updating the UAE map, and displaying the locations of metro and tram stations, bus stations, water transit stations, and parking areas in Dubai.
Young guns: Why millennials will redefine the GCC tech industry
By 2050, 54 percent of the region’s population is expected to be under 36 years of age. How will this growing influx of millennials shape the future of technology in the Middle East?
DEWA, Emirates NBD join forces to collaborate on IoT, AI-driven projects
The MoU enhances collaboration in implementing projects that promote innovation and improve services provided to customers. It also aims to exchange knowledge and expertise in digital transformation and artificial intelligence.
DEWA launches tech investment firm in Silicon Valley
JEI Silicon Valley will primarily look for opportunities linked to research and development, R&D, and innovation.
TRA seals MoU with ICDL Arabia to enhance digital security awareness
As per the three-year agreement, the two parties will work to broaden the IT skills and competencies of government employees as ordinary users, to enable them to effectively use IT in office work.