Europe’s biggest news agencies have accused Google and Facebook of “plundering” news for free on Tuesday in a joint statement that called on the Internet giants to share more of their revenues with the media.
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Online booking portal for Hajj witnesses huge traffic
Online booking of low cost Hajj for local pilgrims has reportedly received an overwhelming 240,000 aspirant pilgrims enrolling in the first week of starting the registration process.0 3063
Dubai shuts down online accounts selling counterfeit goods
Over 4,800 social media accounts and 30 websites were shut down by Dubai’s Department of Economic Development (DED) for selling fake products this year.
DEWA opens AI-powered digital command centre
Saeed Mohammed Al Tayer, MD and CEO of Dubai Electricity and Water Authority, DEWA, has inaugurated DEWA’s Digital Command Centre.
Smart fire alarm systems to be installed in UAE homes
The UAE Ministry of Interior has recently signed a strategic agreement with telco Etisalat to work together for the supply, installation, operation and maintenance of fire alarm systems in homes and link them with the civil defence operation rooms.
E-commerce sales peak during Ramadan: study
Criteo has recently released data that showed that the highest rise in online retail sales and website visitors was seen in the week before Eid-al Fitr.
Dubai’s Arabic knowledge platforms reach 400M users worldwide
Dubai Future Foundation’s (DFF) knowledge platforms has now reached more than 400 million people across the globe, according to WAM.
Abu Dhabi promotes culture with new digital platforms
The Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi (DCT Abu Dhabi) has launched a new digital initiative, which will …
US charges three Chinese nationals with Moody’s, Siemens data breach
US prosecutors have charged three Chinese nationals affiliated with a cybersecurity company in China with hacking into Siemens AG, Trimble and Moody’s Analytics to steal business secrets, according to a report by Reuters.
IP Global launches free online property investment course
IP Global has announced the launch of a free digital property investment programme, which provides a detailed overview of the fundamentals of investing in the property market.
FTA debuts online platform to prepare UAE businesses for VAT
The Federal Tax Authority (FTA) has launched a new website aimed at providing businesses and consumers with a wealth of information on the upcoming introduction of excise tax and VAT in the UAE.