The “Country in Residence” programme, the first of its kind in the world, to promote global collaborations through Area 2071.
Expo 2020 Dubai, Siemens team up to create a blueprint for future smart cities
Siemens has commenced one of the world’s biggest installations of its building technologies at the Expo 2020 in Dubai.
UAE Souq’s fate uncertain as Amazon plans new ME e-commerce site
E-commerce giant Amazon.com is reportedly planning on further expanding in the Middle East and is preparing to launch a new website for the region.
Middle East parents believe they have no control over what their kids see online
As young children spend more time online, many parents are struggling to protect them from exposure to a raft of dangers and cyber threats.
UAE gears up to host region’s first IoT lighting conference
Dubai is set to put the spotlight on how smart lighting solutions are making their way to the UAE market as the country pursues its aim of developing smart cities.
#ElevatorTweets: Twitter launches region-first initiative
A region-first, the initiative saw Twitter turn an everyday work journey into an enriching and educative experience, with curated, real-time conversations of what’s happening in a key market for UAE businesses; Saudi Arabia.
Oman bank introduces biometric features for mobile services
Sohar International has recently integrated biometric authentication technology into its mobile banking services.
Apple fixes FaceTime privacy bug
Apple has said that it has fixed a privacy flaw in its group video chat software and that it plans to improve how it handles reports of software bugs.
Dubai Healthcare City unveils first telehealth platform
The Dubai Healthcare City, DHCC, has announced the first regulated telehealth platform in the free zone.
Abu Dhabi to present latest healthcare data with new online portal
Department of Health Abu Dhabi (DoH) has announced the launch of the Open Data Dashboards.
Avaya opens first customer experience centre in Saudi Arabia
Avaya Holdings has announced the launch of its first Avaya customer experience centre to be opened in Saudi Arabia.
Japan plans to hack citizens’ IoT devices ahead of Tokyo Olympics
Japanese authorities have reportedly approved a new amendment to a law, which would allow government workers to hack civilians’s personal technology.
Over 450,000 illicit printing items seized in UAE
HP and UAE authorities have conducted a number of highly successful operations throughout 2018, to disrupt the trade of counterfeit HP branded cartridges locally and internationally.
Dubai Health Authority turns to tech to prevent lifestyle illnesses
Dubai Health Authority (DHA) has introduced Lifestyle Clinics aimed at disease prevention and health promotion.