RTA’s Dubai Taxi Corporation (DTC) has held its Government Innovation Lab 2018 that aimed at concluding creative ideas and suggestions to induce a positive change in Dubai Taxi services.
Telecom subscribers in UAE rise to 24 million: TRA
The number of subscribers to telecommunications services in the UAE, whether through mobile phones, landlines and the internet, rose to around 24 million during the first five months of 2018.1 5805Etisalat offers six months free access to Apple Music
Etisalat has announced that it is offering six month free access to ‘Apple Music’ for its postpaid customers. The new …
UAE’s ADGM creates framework to regulate crypto assets
Abu Dhabi Global Market’s new framework will regulate crypto asset activities, including those undertaken by exchanges and other intermediaries in the finance hub.
Bahrain VC raises $100M to support Middle East tech startups
Bahrain Development Bank (BDB) has announced that the Al Waha Fund of Funds has successfully closed its $100 million fundraising round.
UAE, Kuwait among most attractive targets of cyber-attacks
The UAE accounted for 2.4 million of the 1.7 billion ransomware attacks detected globally in Q1 of 2018, according to a recent report by cybersecurity solutions firm Trend Micro.
ConsenSys Ventures unveils new blockchain-focused accelerator programme
ConsenSys Ventures has announced that it will be accepting applications for the Tachyon accelerator.
UAE parents “concerned” but “don’t take action” in protecting kids online
A majority of UAE parents (96 percent) worry about their children’s online safety but many may not know how to protect them, according to a recent study by Norton.
Over 60% of UAE consumers use unsecured WiFi when shopping online
The Department of Economic Development (DED) in Dubai and Visa have launched a consumer education campaign that aims to promote safe card usage and provide consumers with tips and advice to protect themselves against payment-related fraud.
Saudi women take the wheel as driving ban officially ends
Women in Saudi Arabia can now legally get behind the wheel of a car for the first time as the kingdom lifts its longstanding ban on women driving.
Area 2071 teams ups with global tech firm to fuel digitisation in UAE
Area 2071, the physical embodiment of the UAE Centennial 2071 Plan, has announced that it will be collaborating with global technology company SAP on innovations to help inspire creative minds and fuel digital government.