Smart technologies are as important for the poor as they are for the hugely rich, according to a panel discussion held at the World Government Summit yesterday.
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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 5324
How Dubai Police is protecting the emirate’s homes
Dubai Police has launched a joint service with du and Transguard that allows villa residents to secure their homes when …
Transformation Talk | Weekly news roundup 4.1.18
Tahawul Tech brings you Transformation Talk, a weekly roundup of the biggest news in the Middle East’s technology industry.
TRA completes IPv6 testing on FedNet
The Telecommunications Regulatory Authority (TRA) has successfully completed today the tests of the Internet Protocol version 6 (IPv6) on the …
UAE telcos respond to Skype block confusion
Telco providers du and Etisalat have responded to public confusion around the sudden lack of access to Voice over Internet …
du launches online VAT registration for customers
du has launched an online process to collect customers’ official Tax Registration Numbers, as issued by the Federal Tax Authority.
TRA urges UAE operators to prep for 5G roll-out
The UAE’s telecom regulator on Saturday announced the launch of IMT-2020 (5G), and asked mobile network operators in the country …
du announces VAT charges on products and services
The company has started contacting all of its customers, electronically and personally, to advise them of the introduction of VAT.
UAE telco du inaugurates first business mobile centre
UAE-based telecom service provider du has recently launched its first ‘Business Mobile Centre’ at the Dubai Health Authority.
Spusht Technologies showcases portfolio at CET Middle East
Spusht Technologies, a Dubai-based systems integrator, has announced its successful participation at the 12th edition of CET Middle East, last …