The Department of Health – Abu Dhabi (DoH) has reportedly launched a new smartphone application, called “Stay Home”, according to state news agency WAM.
WATCH: DigiTalks on the UAE’s readiness for remote working
In the first edition of our new series of virtual discussions called DigiTalks, Tahawultech’s editorial team Mark Forker and Giorgia …
Avaya Spaces gets UAE TRA approval
UAE’s Telecommunications Regulatory Authority has confirmed that the cloud-based Avaya Spaces collaboration app has been approved for use in the country.
UAE telecom subscribers hit 23.67M in 2019
TRA has recently released a report stating that the number of telecommunications subscribers in UAE mobile, fixed-line and data services amounted to around 23.67 million in December 2019.
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Instagram introduces COVID-19 call-out in the UAE
In an effort to help people get relevant and up-to-date resources on COVID-19, Instagram has introduced a call-out at the …
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Distance learning in UAE to run until end of academic year
Schools and universities in the UAE are to continue online distance learning until the end of the academic year in June amid coronavirus fears, according to the Ministry of Education.
PayBy launches mobile payment services in the UAE
As the world is battling the COVID-19 pandemic, consumers and businesses are increasingly looking for payment solutions that are convenient, …
Huawei, University of Sharjah sign MoU to empower local ICT talent
The University of Sharjah and Huawei have signed recently a new a memorandum of understanding to further nurture and equip …
Abu Dhabi launches ‘Digital Learning Challenge’
Abu Dhabi School of Government (ADSG) has launched the Digital Learning Challenge, as part of Abu Dhabi government’s ‘Digital Month’.
TRA ensures connectivity in UAE hospitals amid the coronavirus pandemic
The UAE Telecommunications Regulatory Authority (TRA) has announced plans to ensure network connectivity within hospitals and medical facilities in the …
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Dubai turns to advanced tech for city-wide disinfection drive
Over the weekend, as part of the national sterilisation programme, Dubai has disinfected 129 of its sites and buildings and 23 public areas in the emirate.
First Abu Dhabi Bank backs distance learning in UAE
First Abu Dhabi Bank (FAB) has partnered with the Ministry of Education to support its distance learning platform.
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37% of UAE firms shift to remote work due to COVID-19
With more than one-third (37%) of UAE firms planning to shift to remote work due to the COVID-19 coronavirus public …
Renters searching for homes online surge amid coronavirus fears
In the midst of the coronavirus pandemic, UAE renters are making decisions about their next rental home from their digital devices, according to proptech startup Urban.