Huawei has hosted a series of workshops gathering a lineup of industry leaders and experts in Bahrain. Held under the theme, “Empowered by Innovation, 5G is now,” the workshops were organised in partnership with local carriers and regulator.
KPMG, Google combine expertise to power digital experiences
KPMG International has announced an alliance with Google aimed at enabling organisations transform their business and operating models with secure cloud computing, machine learning (ML), enterprise mobility and advanced analytics technologies.
Uber European rival raises $175 million in funding
Estonia’s Taxify has reportedly raised $175 million in funding from a group led by German automaker Daimler, which will enable the firm to step up its fight against global rival Uber across Europe and Africa, Reuters reported.
Saudi Arabia reviews plans to boost government systems with tech
Saudi Crown Prince Crown Prince, Vice President of the Council of Ministers and Chairman of the Council for Economic Affairs and Development Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz has recently chaired a meeting of the Council of Economic Affairs and Development focused on plans to enhance the traffic systems and integrating technology to boost government resources.
Japanese phone scam targets UAE residents
Security experts have reportedly said that UAE residents are being targeted by scammers using phone calls that could land victims with huge bills.
UAE’s Al Yah 3 satellite ready to launch commercial services: Yahsat
Yahsat has announced that its third satellite Al Yah 3, located at 20 °W successfully completed its in-orbit testing, and is ready to support the launch of commercial services.
Dubai to eliminate global trading system complexities with blockchain
Dubai Chamber of Commerce and Industry (DCCI), in partnership with the Dubai Future Foundation (DFF), has developed the Digital Silk Road project.
“The Middle East is geared for digital”: Dell EMC
Shams Hasan, Infrastructure Solutions Manager, Middle East, Turkey, and Africa (META), Dell EMC discusses how the region is prepared to …
Egyptian court orders temporary suspension of YouTube
Egypt’s top administrative court has reportedly ordered authorities to block video-sharing website YouTube for a month over a film denigrating Islam’s prophet Muhammad.
UAE smartphone users need more data storage space: study
Storage appears to be a real problem for many smartphone users in the United Arab Emirates, with 41 per cent running out of space at least once a month and 55 per cent running out of space at least every three months, according to a UAE-wide independent consumer research conducted by YouGov, on behalf of Western Digital Corporation (WDC).