Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) has urged its customers to use digital channels to complete their transactions easily anytime, anywhere. All DEWA’s services are available on various digital channels, including its smart app and website.
Technology, UAE
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 4679
UAE MoF launches first phase of unified digital platform
The UAE Ministry of Finance (MoF) has announced the launch of the unified digital platform to settle fees for common federal and local government services.
Abu Dhabi Criminal Court activates remote trials system
The Abu Dhabi Criminal Court has expanded the Remote Trial System to include all its departments by using video conference technology,
UK 5G towers set on fire amid coronavirus conspiracy theories
Mobile phone towers have been vandalised and telecoms staff abused in Birmingham in central England and Merseyside in northern England, following conspiracy theories linking 5G with the coronavirus.
Avaya Spaces gets UAE TRA approval
UAE’s Telecommunications Regulatory Authority has confirmed that the cloud-based Avaya Spaces collaboration app has been approved for use in the country.
Nexans signs Ingram Micro as Middle East distributor
Nexans has announced that it has signed a value-added distribution agreement with Ingram Micro for the UAE, Bahrain, Kuwait, Qatar, Oman, Jordan and Yemen.
CORONAVIRUS
Distance learning in UAE to run until end of academic year
Schools and universities in the UAE are to continue online distance learning until the end of the academic year in June amid coronavirus fears, according to the Ministry of Education.
Abu Dhabi launches ‘Digital Learning Challenge’
Abu Dhabi School of Government (ADSG) has launched the Digital Learning Challenge, as part of Abu Dhabi government’s ‘Digital Month’.
CORONAVIRUS
Dubai turns to advanced tech for city-wide disinfection drive
Over the weekend, as part of the national sterilisation programme, Dubai has disinfected 129 of its sites and buildings and 23 public areas in the emirate.
CORONAVIRUS
Sheikh Hamdan launches new campaign in light of COVID-19
Sheikh Hamdan Bin Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai and Chairman of Dubai Executive Council, has issued …