If you’re a postman, look away now. Speedy home deliveries via drones are no longer science fiction myths. How soon can we expect this kind of service here in the Middle East, and how will it benefit the region’s enterprises?
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Cisco executive outlines Top 5 tips for mitigating the threat of device sharing
Martin Lee, EMEA Lead for Cisco Talos, outlines his 5 top tips to mitigate the ongoing threat of device sharing, … 0 1220
BlackBerry unveils new KEY2 device to UAE customers
Featuring an iconic physical keyboard and loaded with BlackBerry Limited’s “best security and privacy enhancements” to date, this all-new BlackBerry smartphone packs a number of features that are firsts for any BlackBerry smartphone.
Emirates chief reveals plans to launch “windowless” planes
Emirates has recently hinted plans to get rid of its windows and replacing them with “virtual windows” instead.
UAE announces shortlist for astronaut programme
The Mohammed Bin Rashid Space Centre has shortlisted a total of 95 applicants, including 75 men and 20 women, for the UAE Astronaut Program, WAM reported.
Snapchat’s Spectacles are now in the UAE
Following their global reveal early this summer, and in partnership with Lime Concepts, the next generation of Snapchat’s Spectacles are now available in select stores across the UAE.
Accenture commits $200M to boost digital skills in the Middle East
Supporting its vision to improve the way the world works and lives, Accenture is committing more than $200 million over the next three years to help equip people around the world with job skills for the digital age.
DP World opens UAE’s first green storage, warehouse facilities
DP World’s Jebel Ali Free Zone, Jafza, has launched the UAE’s first green storage and warehouse facilities in Dubai.
UAE-based tech firm submits first 3D printing patent
Immensa Technology Labs has submitted the first 3D printing related patent from a UAE-based company.
Smartworld promotes data protection in Middle East with new deals
Smartworld has announced its partnership with CIEL/GlobalSign to offer Digital Certificates and value add features of Scalable encryption, authentication, identity management services to meet the demands of the digital economy.
NASA twins to aspiring UAE astronauts: “If you can dream it, you can do it”
NASA’s Captains Mark and Scott Kelly recently spoke at the Majlis Mohamed bin Zayed at a lecture titled, ’The Sky is not the Limit: Life Lessons from NASA’s Kelly Brothers.’ The “astronaut twins” lauded the planning that has gone into UAE’s Mars mission saying they look forward to the country having its own astronauts soon.