The Oman Information Technology Authority (ITA) has organised a meeting with the leaders of government entities to discuss the challenges they face in their digital transformation projects in the Sultanate.
iPhones are not eavesdropping on consumers, says Apple
Apple told US lawmakers that its iPhones do not listen to users without their consent and do not allow third-party apps to do so either.
UAE Museum of the Future teams up with global tech firms
The UAE’s Museum of the Future has started its four-week accelerator programme where fifteen companies have been shortlisted as strategic partners to take part in the programme and enhance visitors’ experience.
Dubai RTA rolls out smart parking card service
Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has launched a smart seasonal parking cards service through RTA Dubai App as part of its ongoing efforts to deliver top class services to beneficiaries.
SoftBank monetises tech investments, reports profit increase
Japan’s SoftBank Group Corp reported a 49 percent jump in quarterly profit on Monday, Reuters reported.
Dubai shuts down online accounts selling counterfeit goods
Over 4,800 social media accounts and 30 websites were shut down by Dubai’s Department of Economic Development (DED) for selling fake products this year.
UAE summer programme promotes space science in Australia
The UAE Space Agency has launched a Mars Summer Camp, running from 4th-12th August in Adelaide, Australia, to generate enthusiasm amongst students for science, technology, engineering and mathematics.
Nine UAE astronaut programme candidates arrive in Moscow
The nine qualified candidates of the UAE Astronaut Programme have arrived in Moscow, Russia, for their mission specific medical examination, according to the Mohammed bin Rashid Space Centre.
DEWA urges residents to access services via smart app
Customers will now only be able to update their personal data through DEWA’s website and smart app.
Bank of Sohar backs programme for blockchain training
Bank Sohar has announced its support for the upcoming Blockchain Training Programme – Intermediate level workshop, organised by the Oman Blockchain Club, the Times of Oman reported.
UAE’s e-Mal signs new deal to power smart contract security
E-Mal, a full-fledged financial ecosystem powered by Dubai-based eFatoora, has signed an agreement with Estonian cybersecurity company Hacken to ensure the protection of its wallet.
NYSE owner mulls digital assets firm
Intercontinental Exchange, the owner of the New York Stock Exchange, has announced plans to form a company and trading platform for digital assets, such as bitcoin, as well as a physically delivered bitcoin futures contract, Reuters reported.
Advanced technologies ensure future food security: UAE minister
Adopting advanced agricultural technologies to is crucial to ensuring the UAE’s future food security and their introduction will raise the country’s competitiveness in this area, according to Mariam Hareb Almheiri, Minister of State for Future Food Security.
UN Data Forum to spotlight UAE as a global tech hub
DSG Amina Mohammed and Abdulla Lootah, DG of FCSA have recently discussed the the Sustainable Development Goals and the upcoming UN World Data Forum during a meeting at the UN HQ in New York.