The availability of 5G services in the UAE is one step closer to reality as du today announced its full …
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UAE TRA in talks to lift Skype ban
The UAE Telecommunications Regulatory Authority (TRA) is in talks with Microsoft and Apple regarding potentially allowing VoIP services Skype and FaceTime in the UAE, according to a report by Al-Ittihad newspaper. 0 5256
UAE halts video application calling fee to mark Arab Deaf Week
The Telecommunications Regulatory Authority (TRA) has instructed telecom service providers in the UAE to support ‘People of Determination’ by waving the AED50 monthly fee for using the video call applications available in the UAE, namely C’Me and BOTIM.
AI minister praises “entrepreneurial aspirations” of UAE youth
Winners of the Emirati Startup Challenge presented their pitches to HE Omar bin Sultan Al Olama, the Minister of State for Artificial Intelligence, and a panel of judges from Zayed University.
Why digital experiences are “more valuable” than high quality products
Speaking at the HPE Reimagine 2018 conference today in Dubai, du deputy CEO Farid Faraidooni highlighted the challenges that the UAE-based telco and other providers were facing in trying to keep pace with the speed of digital transformation in the Middle East.
UAE telco du inks deal for smart project in Ajman
Ajman’s Municipality and Planning Department and the Emirates Integrated Telecommunications Company (du) have recently teamed-up to turn the emirate’s Rumaila District into a smart and sustainable residential area.
Samsung Galaxy S9 now available in the UAE from du
UAE-based telco du has announced that the Samsung Galaxy S9 and S9+ are now available on postpaid plans across the …
Dubai’s digital success should be taught in schools: Du
“Dubai government’s smart and digital initiatives are ideal cases to be taught in schools,” says Jihad Tayara, VP, Business Development …
“Fail fast and often,” says Dubai IoT experts
How to kick start the next industrial revolution within organisations was one of the main points of discussion at the …
UAE-based du ties up with Nokia for 5G
du, from Emirates Integrated Telecommunications Company, has announced that it will be working with Nokia to trial 3GPP standardised 5G New Radio non-standalone technology, and subsequently deploy live 5G sites in selected areas in the UAE.
UAE’s #PostWisely campaign shows dangers of sharing tragedies online
The videos illustrate and highlight the harmful and unethical nature of sharing pictures and videos of negative situations such as accidents, bullying, pranks, and other ill-fated incidents on social media.