The Abu Dhabi government has launched a new platform for unified government services, which it says will achieve a “paradigm …
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Cisco executive outlines Top 5 tips for mitigating the threat of device sharing
Martin Lee, EMEA Lead for Cisco Talos, outlines his 5 top tips to mitigate the ongoing threat of device sharing, … 0 1043
Dubai government to become 100% paperless: Sheikh Hamdan
Dubai government transactions will be completely paperless by 2021 onwards, according to the latest strategy unveiled by Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai and Chairman of the Dubai Executive Council.
Etisalat introduces new payment service for UAE SMB retailers
Etisalat has launched its Mobile Cashier service for the Small and Medium Business (SMB) segment in the country. The new …
Arabia Taxi boosts fleet with electric vehicles
In a joint effort to support the UAE Vision 2021’s environmental targets and the unwavering march towards a more sustainable …
“Only 10 to 15%” of Dubai businesses are online, but Google plans to change that
The project, which has been in pilot phase during the last few months – and succeeded expectations by 2,226 businesses gained verification status on Google – is now live and plans to drive digital transformation among companies across the emirate.
Global experts to discuss fintech innovations in Dubai
Over 400 finance and technology leaders will gather in Dubai this month to discuss innovations in their sectors, highlighting the future of the fintech industry for the global and regional markets.
Contactless payments set for mainstream adoption
The recent launch of Amazon Go in Seattle, a new kind of retail experience with no checkout required, could stimulate …
Ideation to innovation: UAE workshops encourage youth to study science
Emirates Foundation, an independent philanthropic organisation set up by the Abu Dhabi government, is hosting a series of workshops aimed …
Op-ed: The global tech industry can no longer ignore Saudi Arabia
Silicon Valley’s eye is now well and truly on Saudi Arabia. The Wall Street Journal reported that state-owned oil firm …
Ajman Digital Government takes on UAE hackathon challenge
Ajman Digital Government has announced its participation in the UAE Hackathon, organised by the Telecommunications Regulatory Authority, TRA, under the theme ‘Data for Happiness’.