The Central Bank of the UAE has called on bank customers to take advantage of digital and online banking services to as a measure to ensure the health and safety of residents amid the coronavirus pandemic.
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Huawei extends product warranty to ensure customer health in the UAE
Huawei users are being offered extended warranty on a range of products as a precautionary measure to prevent the COVID-19 …
Sheikh Mohammed holds virtual meeting with UAE cabinet
His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, vice president and prime minister of UAE and Ruler of Dubai, has recently chaired a cabinet meeting online.
Ministry outlines plan to enable seamless distance learning in UAE
The Ministry of Education (MoE) has rolled out a distance learning system for two weeks, targeting all students in the UAE’s schools and higher education institutions.
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UAE to provide free internet to support distance learning
UAE telcos Etisalat and du are reportedly providing free internet data via mobile phones to families who don’t have internet at home, the Telecommunications Regulatory Authority (TRA) said.
GEMS Education teams up with tech giant to upskill schools in UAE
GEMS Education has announced its collaboration with IBM to launch a pilot programme introducing IBM Digital – Nation platform.
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Coronavirus in UAE: Distance learning trials begin today
The UAE Ministry of Education (MoE) has announced it will conduct a pilot launch of its distance learning tools to ensure that all students can utilise the platforms to carry out their studies.
UAE inaugurates new DEWA R&D Centre at Solar Park
The Dubai Electricity and Water Authority has recently opened a new R&D Centre at the Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Solar Park.
IBM receives UAE Emiratisation Award by MOHRE
IBM has announced that it won the UAE Emiratisation Award in the “high-tech establishments category” by the Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation (MOHRE) for implementing Emiratisation initiatives and supporting UAE national employees.
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UAE MOHAP launches COVID-19 Virtual Doctor
The UAE Ministry of Health and Prevention (MOHAP) has extended its Virtual Doctor initiative to include a COVID-19 online assessment …
More than 22,000 teachers get certified for e-learning in UAE
The Ministry of Education, in cooperation with HBMSU, has hosted over 42,000 teachers and academic staff using a free e-training course, entitled “How to be an online tutor in 24 Hours.”
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Apple shuts down UAE stores amid coronavirus outbreak
Apple has announced the temporary closure of all of its stores outside of Greater China, including those in the UAE, until 27th March.
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UAE launches website for coronavirus awareness
The Abu Dhabi Department of Health (DoH) has launched an official website to inform the community about new coronavirus, COVID-19, outbreak.
UAE’s Esharah to provide secure site-wide telecommunications at Expo 2020
UAE firm Esharah Etisalat Security Solutions will help ensure the safety of millions of Expo 2020 visitors and participants as provider of secure communications for volunteers, security staff and first responders.
du supports UAE’s remote learning initiatives
du has announced its collaboration with the Ministry of Education to support remote learning and online educational platforms for students and faculty members.
UAE zoo turns to AI to preserve wildlife
Al Ain Zoo has announced a new project, which will see the entity conduct pilot tests for the use of AI to identify animals individually using a face or skin imprint.
UAE residents can now request for a search and rescue helicopter with this app
The UAE National Search and Rescue Centre (NSRC) has launched a smartphone application at the Search and Rescue conference in Abu Dhabi.
Corning executive says UAE is driving 5G adoption
CNME Editor Mark Forker spoke to Juan Colina, Regional Director, Corning Optical Communications, Middle East, to find out its aspirations …
Western Digital launches gaming portfolio in the UAE
Western Digital has recently introduced a portfolio of external storage solutions in the Middle East purpose-built for PC and console gamers.
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UAE’s Ai Everything summit postponed over coronavirus concerns
One of the major AI summits in the region, Ai Everything, which is originally scheduled to take place from 10th to 11th March has been postponed, the organisers revealed on the event’s website.