The UAE Telecommunications Regulatory Authority (TRA) has announced that it has blocked up to 1,688 websites in 2019 for using offensive, racist, moral, religious, defamatory and obscene content.
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UAE TRA in talks to lift Skype ban
The UAE Telecommunications Regulatory Authority (TRA) is in talks with Microsoft and Apple regarding potentially allowing VoIP services Skype and FaceTime in the UAE, according to a report by Al-Ittihad newspaper. 0 5173
Moorfields Eye Hospital Dubai introduces virtual consultations
Moorfields Eye Hospital Dubai (MEHD) has introduced the additional appointment option of virtual consultation appointments for both new and existing patients, to complement their current face to face appointment offering.
Number of e-stores rise in the UAE: TRA
The number of stores providing e-services for consumers in the UAE rose by 150 percent in the past two weeks, according to the Telecommunications Regulatory Authority (TRA).
Avaya Spaces gets UAE TRA approval
UAE’s Telecommunications Regulatory Authority has confirmed that the cloud-based Avaya Spaces collaboration app has been approved for use in the country.
TRA ensures connectivity in UAE hospitals amid the coronavirus pandemic
The UAE Telecommunications Regulatory Authority (TRA) has announced plans to ensure network connectivity within hospitals and medical facilities in the …
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UAE to provide free internet to support distance learning
UAE telcos Etisalat and du are reportedly providing free internet data via mobile phones to families who don’t have internet at home, the Telecommunications Regulatory Authority (TRA) said.
“No changes in UAE’s VoIP rules”: TRA on WhatsApp services
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.
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.
“UAE consumers won’t pay extra for 5G”: TRA
UAE consumers have received a welcome boost following confirmation that they will not have to pay extra for superfast 5G …
UAE gears up to secure a cloud-driven future
The UAE’s Telecommunications Regulatory Authority (TRA) is working on cybersecurity policy for a cloud-based future, according to Eng Abdulrahman Almarzouqi, Director of Cybersecurity, TRA.