The value of UAE online travel sales in 2018 is forecast to reach $1.98 billion, driven by a growing population, an increasing number of tourists, and UAE residents’ shift towards digital services.
UAE launches first-ever council for women in telco sector
Emirates Integrated Telecommunications Company (EITC) has announced the launch of the UAE telco sector’s first Women’s Council as part of its commitment to empowering women.
UAE bank rolls out cardless cash withdrawal feature
Emirates Islamic has introduced Cardless Cash Withdrawal – a unique feature available on the Bank’s Mobile Banking App.
UAE government’s online portal records five million users
The official portal of the UAE Government witnessed significant increase in its users, touching 5 million in 2018.
Raqmiyat, eMudhra partner to bring Paperless Office Solutions to the UAE
Dubai-based systems integrator and provider of IT solutions and services Raqmiyat is now an authorised reseller of eMudhra products and …
UAE social media app encourages authentic content
In the age of social media and interconnectivity what continues to be lacking is authentic and unfiltered conversations between people. …
UAE Ministry of Finance launches Sheikh Zayed e-book initiative
The Ministry of Finance has recently launched and concluded the final phase of Sheikh Zayed e-book initiative aimed at introducing primary students to Sheikh Zayed in an innovative manner.
UAE to introduce electronic tagging in minor offences
The UAE is reportedly introducing GPS-enabled electronic tags for criminals, offering an alternative to jail for those who commit minor offences.
UAE among biggest drivers of regional wearables growth
Shipments of wearable devices in the Middle East, Turkey, and Africa (META) region reached 1.13 million units in the third quarter of 2018.
UAE and KSA students learn to code with Accenture
Accenture teamed up with Expo 2020 Dubai and two schools in UAE and KSA to lead coding tutorial sessions from …
UAE to employ Artificial Intelligence in judicial system
WAM has reported that the UAE Public Prosecution and the Ministry of Artificial Intelligence (AI) have explored ways of advancing …
UAE reinforces position as innovation hub with new initiative
The UAE Ministry of Finance has launched the Mohammed Bin Rashid Innovation Fund Accelerator.
UAE to enable Emirati youth to build future with AI
Artficial intelligence along with other emerging technologies have witnessed rapid changes similar to what the world had seen decades ago with regards to the Internet revolution, according to UAE minister.
UAE, Saudi firms more agile with cloud: ServiceNow
Large regional enterprises, especially in the UAE and Saudi Arabia are more agile and efficient in implementing cloud-based service solutions, according to ServiceNow.
UAE payments card operator to support Google Pay
Network International, a payment solutions provider in the Middle East and Africa, has announced that its merchant partner outlets will accept Google Pay.
UAE on track to achieve digital goals
A key component to the UAE’s progress towards becoming a digital economy is the burgeoning e-commerce industry, which is expected to reach $27.2 billion by 2020.
UAE’s du launches eSIM for latest iPhone models
UAE-based telecommunications service provider du, from Emirates Integrated Telecommunications Company (EITC) has announced the availability of eSIM on iPhone XS, iPhone XS Max and iPhone XR.
Data is the wealth of future governments: UAE AI minister
Data is the real wealth of future governments and its main tool to develop the next generation of government services, UAE Minister of State for Artificial Intelligence Omar Sultan Al Olama said.
UAE Exchange’s Venu Sriraj on protecting the sanctity of data
UAE Exchange CISO Venu Sriraj discusses how the firm is protecting two of the most valuable assets of its customers – money and data.
UAE Exchange, Ripple to begin blockchain payments next year
United Arab Emirates-based UAE Exchange and US startup Ripple plan to launch cross-border remittances to Asia via blockchain by the first quarter of 2019, UAE Exchange’s group CEO said in an interview with Reuters.