The UAE Telecommunications Regulatory Authority has recently held a workshop entitled “UAE’s Model for Digital Government Maturity as an Enabler to Achieve the National Index Targets.”
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Telecom subscribers in UAE rise to 24 million: TRA
The number of subscribers to telecommunications services in the UAE, whether through mobile phones, landlines and the internet, rose to around 24 million during the first five months of 2018.1 6438
First-ever 3D-printed eyewear now available in Dubai
Immensa Technology Labs (Immensa), the UAE-based Additive Manufacturing (AM or 3D printing) company, has announced its partnership with Dubai-based Monogram Eyewear to present the first high-end, 3D-printed eyewear product line in the UAE.
Middle East users can now access Facebook’s crisis response tool
Facebook announced the launch of Community Help on Facebook Lite in more than 100 countries, including the MENA region, across UAE, Saudi, Egypt, Morocco and others.
Tata Communications strengthens cyber defence in Middle East
Tata Communications has unveiled an advanced cyber security response centre in Dubai.
UAE university launches first-ever smart advising system in the Arab world
The Hamdan Bin Mohammed Smart University (HBMSU) has recently launched a Smart Advising System for its learners starting fall of 2018.
Smart homes are coming to Sharjah
Property developer Arada has announced that Sharjah is set to welcome its first smart homes, as the company prepares to roll out next-generation technology at its AED 24 billion landmark megaproject, Aljada.
Saudi Arabia eyes smart transformation of Mecca holy sites
Saudi Arabia reportedly unveiled plans to make the city of Mecca and other Islamic sites visited by millions of Muslims in the Kingdom smarter in the future.
GITEX 2018
Sharjah announces major participation at GITEX
The Department of Sharjah eGovernment announced that 36 government departments in the Emirate will be taking part in the upcoming GITEX Technology Week 2018.
UAE’s Yahsat to deliver satellite broadband services
UAE-based satellite firm Yahsat and Hughes Network Systems have announced an agreement to enter into a joint venture to provide commercial Ka-band satellite broadband services across Africa, the Middle East and southwest Asia.
Fitness-focused tech firm debuts in Dubai
Come October and residents of Dubai will be able to register with fitness solution provider ClassPass.