The Mohammed bin Rashid School of Government’s (MBRSG) acting director of academic affairs Dr Racquel Warner has highlighted the long-term …
Emirates NBD launches UAE’s first battery powered credit cards
Emirates NBD and Dynamics’ Wallet Card is the “world’s first connected, secure payment card,” and has been recognised with four CES Innovation awards.
MoF: UAE VAT to enable knowledge-based economy
UAE’s Finance Undersecretary Younis Haji Al Khoori has highlighted that the implementation of value-added tax (VAT) will enable the nation’s government to build a sustainable knowledge-based economy and as well as impacting its competitiveness.
Etisalat launches new internet calling plans following UAE Skype ban
Etisalat has revealed that C’Me and BOTIM are now available for both iOS and Android devices following the UAE Skype ban.
Virgin Mobile, Careem team up to provide speedy SIM delivery in UAE
Virgin Mobile UAE brand has partnered with regional ride-hailing firm Careem to ensure SIM delivery and home activation to its customers in under thirty minutes.
Huawei launches Seeds for the Future with UAE entities
The UAE’s Ministry of Education, Telecommunication Regulatory Authority and ICT Fund have partnered with Huawei to launch the firm’s Seeds …
Minister of higher education: UAE startup culture will come in time
On the sidelines of Huawei’s Seeds of the Future launch, James Dartnell spoke with HE Dr Ahmad Belhoul Al Falasi, …
Helpbit: 87% of UAE users prefer services through apps
New research from SOUQ.com-owned Helpbit has revealed that the majority of UAE users prefer using an app over visiting a …
UAE-based YaHalla to launch new smartphone in January
The UAE-based YaHalla, the first Emirati-owned company to design smartphones in the country, aims to strengthen its presence in the …
What will 5G mean for the UAE?
The implementation of 5G is set to revolutionise the way the UAE residents browse, download and share content on their gadgets.
UAE telcos respond to Skype block confusion
Telco providers du and Etisalat have responded to public confusion around the sudden lack of access to Voice over Internet …
TRA urges UAE operators to prep for 5G roll-out
The UAE’s telecom regulator on Saturday announced the launch of IMT-2020 (5G), and asked mobile network operators in the country …
Cryptocurrency withdrawals will soon be available at UAE ATMs
NCR has announced that it has teamed-up with CoinHub to enable users to make cash withdrawals from their cryptocurrency account at the ATM.
TEKNO 2017 highlights efforts to transform UAE manufacturing sector
The TEKNO programme this year underlines Dubai’s position as a strategic hub for industrial products, technologies and services.
UAE’s first e-platform for UAVs announced
The first unified electronic platform for unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) and air vehicles to be used in the UAE for …
AUS students design smart system to reduce UAE car accidents
The “smart system” helps drivers detect any irregularities in the driving activity of surrounding vehicles through high-communication protocol, Zigbee.
EGA: UAE Nationals need opportunities to pursue STEM
A survey commissioned by Emirates Global Aluminium (EGA) has found that young UAE nationals are increasingly aiming to pursue careers …
UAE property developer to accept payments in digital currency
UAE-based MAG Lifestyle Development, part of the MAG Group, has announced that it will offer customers the opportunity to purchase properties using OneGram, the first Sharia-compliant cryptocurrency.
Foundations laid for UAE Expo pavilion
H.H. Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum, chairman of the Expo 2020 Dubai Higher Committee and Chief Executive of Emirates …
startAD Demo Day spotlights hardware innovation in the UAE
Three teams walked away with a prototyping grant that will enable them to further develop their products at startAD’s Hardware Venture Launchpad’s Demo Day.