The joint venture between Abu Dhabi’s Yahsat and Hughes will increase access to affordable, high-speed, satellite broadband services across Africa, Middle East and Southwest Asia.
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UAE airline offers special WhatsApp service to passengers
Etihad Airways has launched a WhatsApp Business solution, allowing guests to communicate instantly with the airline via the popular messaging app.1 5111
StarLink partner highlights cyber protection in Saudi Arabia
Acronis has hosted its partners and customers at the Saudia Ad Diriyah E-Prix held today in Riyadh. As the first …
UAE at the forefront of AI innovations: study
The UAE ranks first in the region in terms of enterprise adoption of artificial intelligence (AI) applications with an annual growth rate of 33.5 percent, according to a recent study.
Abu Dhabi unveils world’s first fully digital courtroom
Abu Dhabi Global Market Courts (ADGM Courts) has opened for viewing their fully digital bespoke courtroom.
Emirati Captains can use private vehicles under Careem’s new initiative
Careem, in collaboration with TransAD, has introduced a new programme to provide flexible and safe income earning opportunities to Emiratis and sons and daughters of Emirati women living in Abu Dhabi.
Uber is back in the UAE capital
Uber has announced the re-launch of its services in the UAE capital, in collaboration with the Department of Transport in …
Careem to develop “curated routes” to promote Abu Dhabi tourism
UAE-based ride-hailing firm Careem has reportedly signed a partnership deal with Abu Dhabi to collaborate to enhance the tourist experience in the capital.
AI, intelligent cloud empowers efficiencies in energy sector: Microsoft
Microsoft has demonstrated the power of digital transformation to the region’s oil and gas industry, as the company participated in the Abu Dhabi International Petroleum Exhibition and Conference (ADIPEC) 2018.
Abu Dhabi, Bahrain to foster fintech innovation
Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM) and Central Bank of Bahrain (CBB) have partnered to promote and facilitate innovation in financial services.
Abu Dhabi transport arm digitises more than 90% of services
The Department of Transport (DoT) in Abu Dhabi has announced the launch of a number of online services as part of its digitalisation plan to facilitate transactions, WAM reported.