The Oman Information Technology Authority (ITA) has organised a meeting with the leaders of government entities to discuss the challenges they face in their digital transformation projects in the Sultanate.
iPhones are not eavesdropping on consumers, says Apple
Apple told US lawmakers that its iPhones do not listen to users without their consent and do not allow third-party apps to do so either.
UAE Museum of the Future teams up with global tech firms
The UAE’s Museum of the Future has started its four-week accelerator programme where fifteen companies have been shortlisted as strategic partners to take part in the programme and enhance visitors’ experience.
NYU Arabic digital library receives $1.34 million grant
New York University Libraries has received a grant of $1.34 million to support Arabic Collections Online, ACO, a major project to create an open access, digital library of public-domain Arabic language content.
Dubai RTA rolls out smart parking card service
Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has launched a smart seasonal parking cards service through RTA Dubai App as part of its ongoing efforts to deliver top class services to beneficiaries.
SoftBank monetises tech investments, reports profit increase
Japan’s SoftBank Group Corp reported a 49 percent jump in quarterly profit on Monday, Reuters reported.
Dubai Future Academy spotlights importance of future tech and innovation
The Dubai Future Academy organised a session entitled ‘Future design: knowledge, technology and prosperity’.
UAE residents can plan outdoor activities better with this new app
UAE residents can now use this new mobile application to find out about the air quality outdoors to better plan their activities.
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.
Abu Dhabi Islamic Bank accelerates digital drive with new appointment
Abu Dhabi Islamic Bank (ADIB), a leading financial institution, has appointed Serhat Yildirim as its new Chief Digital Officer.
UAE summer programme promotes space science in Australia
The UAE Space Agency has launched a Mars Summer Camp, running from 4th-12th August in Adelaide, Australia, to generate enthusiasm amongst students for science, technology, engineering and mathematics.
Finesse, UiPath partner to offer Robotic Process Automation services
Finesse has partnered with UiPath, a global enterprise Robotic Process Automation (RPA) software company, to offer RPA solutions for businesses …
eHosting DataFort announces LiveRoute acquisition
eHosting DataFort (eHDF) has announced that it has acquired LiveRoute, a cloud solutions provider in the Middle East. According to …
DEWA urges residents to access services via smart app
Customers will now only be able to update their personal data through DEWA’s website and smart app.