UAE-based satellite firm Yahsat and Hughes Network Systems have announced an agreement to enter into a joint venture to provide commercial Ka-band satellite broadband services across Africa, the Middle East and southwest Asia.
UAE ties up with Dell EMC to foster future AI professionals
Under the agreement with the Ministry of Artificial Intelligence, Dell EMC will train 500 Emirati students under a specialised AI programme, supervised by an executive team.
Dubai Police enhances services with new smart police stations
Dubai Police and Majid Al Futtaim have signed an MoU to collaborate in areas that empower, deliver and promote an efficient, seamless, safe and impactful city experience for residents making Dubai the smartest and happiest city globally.
Google rolls out new feature for job-seekers in the Arab world
Google has announced the launch of a new feature on its Search homepage and app that allows people to look for jobs available right on the main Search results page
UAE jump starts regulatory control of fintech
The UAE Securities and Commodities Authority (SCA) has issued a resolution approving the regulatory control of Fintech.
Unblock WhatsApp, says UAE businessman
WhatsApp and Skype calls should be unblocked says Chairman of Al Habtoor.
The tech that powers the Dubai Metro
As Dubai Metro celebrates its ninth anniversary, we look at the technological advancements of what is still the world’s largest driverless metro rail.
China tariffs could raise costs of Apple products
Apple has said proposed US tariffs on $200 billion worth of products imported from China will raise prices for some of …
Tesla shares fall post executive shakeup
Tesla’s shares plunged 6.3 percent to a five-month low after the electric vehicle manufacturer revealed that its chief accounting officer …
Alibaba co-founder Jack Ma to announce succession plan
Jack Ma, Alibaba Group Holding’s co-founder and executive chairman, has announced plans to retire from the e-commerce company on Monday, …
US charges North Korean hacker for WannaCry cyberattacks
The US government has charged and sanctioned a North Korean man in the 2017 global WannaCry ransomware cyberattack and the …
Future of shopping takes centre stage in Dubai
Technology adoption is powering the shift in retail and the UAE is at the forefront of taking significant strides towards embracing innovations shaping the future, experts noted during the ongoing Smart Stores Expo.
Dubai kicks off second edition of FinTech Hive
Dubai International Financial Centre’s FinTech Hive has opened the 2018 edition of its accelerator programme, in partnership with Accenture.
Huawei sees a future with a “collaborative and open cyberspace”
Huawei’s Mika Lauhde called for increased international cooperation between policy-makers, governments, and private organisations to build an open and collaborative cyberspace capable of fighting new threats.