KPMG Al Fozan & Partners, a professional services firm in Saudi Arabia, and the kingdom’s Ministry of ICT have partnered to set up to a centre to develop digital solutions in the field of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and advanced data analytics.
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UAE parents “concerned” but “don’t take action” in protecting kids online
A majority of UAE parents (96 percent) worry about their children’s online safety but many may not know how to protect them, according to a recent study by Norton.2 4514
Dubai shuts down online accounts selling counterfeit goods
Over 4,800 social media accounts and 30 websites were shut down by Dubai’s Department of Economic Development (DED) for selling fake products this year.
Nine UAE astronaut programme candidates arrive in Moscow
The nine qualified candidates of the UAE Astronaut Programme have arrived in Moscow, Russia, for their mission specific medical examination, according to the Mohammed bin Rashid Space Centre.
Advanced technologies ensure future food security: UAE minister
Adopting advanced agricultural technologies to is crucial to ensuring the UAE’s future food security and their introduction will raise the country’s competitiveness in this area, according to Mariam Hareb Almheiri, Minister of State for Future Food Security.
Dubai RTA’s new smart system seeks to reduce passenger waiting times
Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority, RTA, is launching a Smart Time Management System, STMS, at venues of various events, such as exhibitions and conferences.
Huawei sets its sights on becoming number one smartphone vendor in 2019
Huawei Technologies has announced it plans to be the world’s largest smartphone maker by Q4 2019, after it edged past Apple into the number two position.
It’s market day! UAE’s noon now offers groceries
noon, the Middle East’s homegrown online marketplace, now has groceries on hand that can be delivered right to your doorstep with just a few clicks.
Smart home farms to enhance food security in the UAE
The UAE Office for Future Food Security and Masdar (Abu Dhabi Future Energy Company) have announced a strategic partnership to enhance food security in the country.
Dubai sets sights on launching world’s first Court of the Blockchain
The Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC) Courts have partnered with Smart Dubai to create the world’s first Court of the Blockchain.
Data breaches cost Saudi Arabia, UAE firms up to $5.31M
A study by IBM Security has revealed that the average total cost of a data breach in Saudi Arabia and UAE combined is $5.31 million, a 7.1 percent increase since 2017.