A global survey from Whirlpool Corporation, which underscore the need for practical, efficient solutions from the smart home, found that a vast majority of consumers are looking for simpler, faster ways to help manage their lives.
Slow network transformation to curb 5G adoption: Gartner
Sixty-six percent of organisations have plans to deploy 5G by 2020, according to a new 5G use case and adoption survey by Gartner.
InfoWatch to boost cybersecurity skills in the UAE
InfoWatch Group has announced that it will launch an international education centre “InfoWatch Academy” in the UAE.
UAE consumers “comfortable” with sharing their data with retailers: study
UAE consumers are increasingly relying on technology and have a growing desire to be connected, with 67 percent stating that they see value in harnessing the power of technology.
Noon unveils new platform for specialised fashion brands
Online shoppers can now shop for a specially curated, private label selection of products with great value and quality on noon, the region’s homegrown digital marketplace.
HP debuts latest product innovations in Las Vegas
At CES 2019, HP introduced a series of bold new product innovations designed for the changing ways people live, work, and play.
Dubai calls for ethical use of AI with new guidelines
Dubai’s quest to become the world’s smartest city has received a strong ethical grounding with the unveiling of guidelines for the use of Artificial Intelligence (AI).
Middle East’s first fully electric bus hits Abu Dhabi roads
Masdar, the Abu Dhabi Future Energy Company, has officially launched the first fully electric passenger bus in the region in partnership with the Department of Transport in Abu Dhabi (DoT), Abu Dhabi-based bus manufacturer Hafilat Industry, and leading technology company Siemens.
Oppo enters the 5G race with new prototype
OPPO has recently unveiled its Find X 5G Prototype for the first time, saying it would work together with industry partners worldwide to develop a new 5G ecosystem.
UAE online travel market skyrockets as digitisation continues
The value of UAE online travel sales in 2018 is forecast to reach $1.98 billion, driven by a growing population, an increasing number of tourists, and UAE residents’ shift towards digital services.
Samsung Electronics projects profit drop as chips lose steam
Samsung Electronics has flagged its first quarterly profit drop in two years and painted a grim outlook owing to mounting competition from Chinese smartphone makers and declining chip prices.
Etisalat to accelerate regional AI and blockchain adoption
Future Now, the innovation programme of Etisalat, has signed agreements with four scale-ups to develop AI and Blockchain solutions following the successful Dubai Future Accelerators programme.
Dubai to spotlight race to becoming the world’s first smart city
With the theme ‘Propelling Globalization through Digital Transformation’, FCS will support the growth of smart city solutions such as artificial intelligence, blockchain, smart mobility, smart infrastructure, and sustainability as catalysts in achieving a healthy global digital economy.
UAE launches first-ever council for women in telco sector
Emirates Integrated Telecommunications Company (EITC) has announced the launch of the UAE telco sector’s first Women’s Council as part of its commitment to empowering women.