mada, Saudi Arabia’s domestic payment network, and Mastercard have announced the launch of a joint partnership initiative to enable online payments using Mastercard’s Payment Gateway Services technology.
UAE AI goals take centre stage in Dubai
World AI Show, organised by a global business events company Trescon to focus on artificial intelligence (AI), is gearing up for the launch of the first leg of the series in Dubai.
“Uber self-driven crash could have been avoided”: Experts
The pedestrian killed on Sunday by a self-driving Uber SUV had crossed at least one open lane of road before …
Everything you need to know about IBM’s Watson Assistant
IBM launched its Watson Assistant product this week during its Think conference in Las Vegas, with the aim of helping …
TRA sets up lab to enhance UAE’s digital services
The TRA has launched the User Experience Lab, which is the first of its kind in the UAE government, to help develop the digital presence of government entities on the web, smartphone or on service booths.
It may be 2019 before Android catches up with Apple’s Face ID tech
Most Android phones will have to wait until 2019 to duplicate the 3D sensing feature behind Apple’s Face ID security, handicapping Samsung and others on a technology that is set to be worth billions in revenue over the next few years.
Blockchain investments to reach $300 billion globally
Blockchain spending in the Middle East and Africa region is set to reach $80.8 million, according to the recent figures from global market intelligence firm IDC.
Uber suspends self-driving car trials following fatal crash
An autonomous Uber car killed a woman in the street in Arizona, police said, in what appears to be the first reported fatal crash involving a self-driving vehicle and a pedestrian in the US.
UAE coding project receives over a million applications
The One Million Arab Coders initiative has reportedly received 1.1 million applicants from around the Arab world since it was launched, in October 2017, according to WAM.
Dubai developer to enhance customer experience with virtual reality
Deyaar Development has recently partners with Microsoft to launch a virtual-tour application using the mixed-reality HoloLens device.
RTA processed over 500K transactions via smart channels
The Dubai Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has processed 547,461 online transactions relating to vehicle licensing services in 2017, according to WAM.
Omani firms believe cloud can help to displace competitors: study
C-level executives and business leaders in Oman overwhelmingly agree on cloud computing’s positive and transformative impact, according to new findings released today.
Mastercard lays out five-year roadmap for contactless payments
Mastercard has announced an initiative to create greater payment consistency by making “tap and go” standard in the next five years.
Saudi Arabia accelerates digitisation drive for healthcare sector
The Saudi Arabian Ministry of Health and GE have delivered the first phase of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) focused on digital transformation in the Kingdom’s healthcare sector.