WhatsApp video and voice calls have gone live in the UAE, with the country’s Telecommunications Regulatory Authority denying that changes …
Kaspersky reports shows UAE kids’ online behaviour
Kaspersky Lab has issued its latest report about detections on computers used by children. Analysis shows that, on average, children …
EGA launches robotics competition for UAE students
The competition asks university students to design, build and operate an autonomous robot capable of laying the brickwork lining of pots in which aluminium is smelted. This
Huawei CBG to open experience store in UAE
Huawei Consumer Business Group (CBG) has announced plans to open its first experience store in the UAE, which will be equipped to offer …
WiFi UAE to deliver free and faster Internet access
WiFi UAE is offering its hotspot users complimentary higher-speed WiFi for seven days across the UAE at more than 400 locations.
Immensa launches UAE’s first 3D-printing facility
Immensa’s state-of-the-art facility houses over eight 3D printing systems and offers over 30 materials for production. It is equipped to build and manufacture production quality parts, components and one-off prototypes for customers across a variety of industries using a wide range of advanced technologies.
Nokia 6, Nokia 5 and Nokia 3 now available in the UAE
HMD Global, the manufacturer of Nokia phones, has announced its first Nokia smartphone range – comprising of the Nokia 3, Nokia 5 and Nokia 6.
UAE ranks 35th in Global Innovation Index 2017
The United Arab Emirates has ranked 35th globally and 1st for Arab countries in the tenth annual Global Innovation Index, an indicator of the innovation performance of 127 countries.
$173-million bank cyberheist foiled in UAE
The Public Funds Prosecution in Abu Dhabi, in co-operation with the Criminal Investigation Department, has foiled a plot to steal …
UAE govt portal maps out future until 2117
The official UAE Government Portal (government.ae) presents a pillar that highlights the future milestones of the UAE journey until 2117, …
UAE firms urged to secure IoT alongside traditional IT
The Internet of Things (IoT) continues to gain a strong footing in the GCC across different sectors ranging from manufacturing and transportation to energy, according to a recent report by Booz Allen Hamilton.
TRA to head UAE delegation to WSIS
The Telecommunications Regulatory Authority (TRA) is heading the official delegation of United Arab Emirates participating in the World Summit on …
UAE, Saudi Arabia drive GCC mobile market
The GCC mobile phone market started 2017 off on a positive note, according to the latest figures announced by IDC.
Why UAE is set to accelerate ICT-led innovation
Luc Serviant, VP of Orange Business Services and a member of the Accelerator Selection Committee of the new Dubai Smart …
Teambase bags Microsoft Country Partner of the Year for UAE
Software development partner and technology consultancy firm Teambase has announced that it has won the 2017 Microsoft Country Partner of …
UAE, Saudi, Egypt, Bahrain cut diplomatic ties with Qatar
The UAE has given Qatari diplomats 48 hours to leave the country, citing their “support, funding and embrace of terrorist, extremist and sectarian organisations”, WAM said.
UAE excels in global competitiveness, technology indexes
The UAE has been ranked 14th globally for technology competitiveness in the IMD World Competitiveness Centre’s annual report, as well …
UAE workers ‘prefer’ independent voice and data packages
UAE office workers are increasingly looking to mobile communications solutions to collaborate and communicate more efficiently, according to research commissioned …
48% of UAE Internet users make personal info public online
People are exposing themselves to identity theft or financial attacks by sharing financial and payment details (53%), scans of their passports, driving licenses and other personal documents (71%) or passwords (44%).
UAE Statistics Authority pens Mastercard big, open Data MoU
The Federal Competitiveness and Statistics Authority (FCSA) has signed an MoU with Mastercard to provide both parties with a strategic …