Etisalat has launched a new, super-fast 5G network on 5G smartphones for its customers, the first in the Middle East and North Africa.
UAE launches ‘One Million Jordanian Coders’ initiative
The UAE has launched the ‘One Million Jordanian Coders’ initiative in the Jordanian capital Amman, marking a step forward in the mutual commitment of the UAE and Jordan to promoting partnerships and knowledge sharing.
Dubai ranked among top nations leading in smart home availability
Dubai has been ranked among the top 10 countries as leaders in smart home availability in a report release by Moscow’s Department Information Technologies (DIT).
Huawei retains No. 2 spot in global smartphone sales despite restrictions
Global sales of smartphones to end users declined 2.7 percent in the first quarter of 2019, totaling 373 million units, according to Gartner.
Dubai to roll out blockchain-backed e-mortgage system
Dubai Land Department (DLD) has inked a license agreement with UAE-based Mashreq Bank for the use of the e-mortgage system.
Impersonation attacks on the rise in the UAE: Mimecast
UAE impersonation attacks increased by 75 percent, with 77 percent of those organisations impacted by impersonation attacks having experienced a direct loss, according to Mimecast’s third-annual State of Email Security report.
Careem acquires UAE-based bikeshare service
Careem has entered the micro-mobility space with the acquisition of Cyacle, a UAE-based bikeshare service.
Emirates NBD partners with AWS to build AI-enabled bank
Amazon Web Services (AWS), an Amazon.com company, announced today a collaboration with Emirates NBD to create a culture of innovation …
Uber names new GM to lead growth in Saudi Arabia
Uber has appointed Mohammad Bakr Gazzaz as the new General Manager for Saudi Arabia. As part of his role, Gazzaz will focus on closely aligning Uber’s efforts with Saudi Vision 2030.
Dubai optimises artificial intelligence to save lives
Smart Dubai has unveiled a new artificial intelligence (AI) use case in the healthcare sector that allows healthcare professionals to predict a patient’s condition by tracking six vital signs.
Sheikh Mohammed honours first batch of UAE AI Programme graduates
UAE vice president and prime minister, and ruler of Dubai Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum honoured the first batch to have finished the country’s AI Programme.
Is your smart device spying on you?
Half of people in the UAE think that their smart devices are spying on their lives, according to a recent YouGov research.
UAE gears up to host Young Professionals in Space Conference
The Mohammed bin Rashid Space Centre (MBRSC) has officially opened registrations for the 4th Young Professionals in Space Conference (YPS 2019).
Airbnb launches platform in Arabic
Airbnb today announced that its global accommodation and experiences platform will be available in Arabic to enable its growing community …