Jobs in the telecoms, Information Technology (IT) and media sectors are in increasing demand among job-seeking Emiratis, according to findings by recruitments fair Careers UAE.
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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 1722
Uber in “advanced talks” to acquire Middle East rival Careem
Uber Technologies is in advanced discussions to buy its Dubai-based rival Careem Networks, according to a Bloomberg report.
Saudi Arabia poised to become the largest digital market in MENA: minister
Saudi Arabia is close to becoming a leading digital economy, communications minister Abdullah Al-Sawaha said during his keynote presentation at MWC.
Emaar completes full acquisition of Dubai online fashion retailer
Emaar Malls, the retail business arm of Dubai’s Emaar Properties, has reportedly completed its acquisition of online fashion retailer Namshi.
Dubai to shape the future of global mobility, says RTA chairman
Dubai is set to play a pivotal role in shaping the future of global mobility, according to Mattar Al Tayer, Director-General and Chairman of the Board of Executive Directors of the RTA.
Dubai crown prince meets UAE’s first astronauts
Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai and Chairman of the Mohammed bin Rashid Space Centre, has reportedly welcomed the two Emirati astronauts at his offices.
Dubai promotes road safety awareness in schools
Dubai has launched the ‘Smart Safety Bus’ for raising the traffic awareness of students in schools within the emirate.
UAE scores high in global autonomous vehicle readiness index
The UAE has earned a place in the top 10 for the second year in a row in KPMG’s Autonomous Vehicles Readiness Index (AVRI), which evaluates how prepared countries are to accommodate driverless vehicles.
du accelerates UAE’s smart city ambitions
UAE-based telco du has announced the launch of next generation Narrow Band-Internet of Things (NB-IoT) network in the country based on the latest 3GPP Release 14 standard.
UAE retail giant teams up with SAP in digital transformation push
Dubai-based Majid Al Futtaim is spearheading the digital transformation of the region’s $313 billion retail market by digitally transforming its Carrefour brand with global technology company SAP.