The UAE has been ranked first in the Arab region and 12th globally among highly competitive countries in the IMD World Digital Competitiveness Ranking 2019, issued by the IMD World Competitiveness Center.
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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 4431
UAE space mission affirms that Emiratis’ ambitions have no limit, says minister
Emirati astronaut Hazza Al Mansouri is carrying the hopes of the nation on his shoulders, said Dr. Ahmad bin Abdullah Humaid Belhoul Al Falasi, Minister of State for Higher Education and Advanced Skills and Chairman of the UAE Space Agency.
Dubai’s Emirates first foreign airline to start biometric boarding
Dubai-based Emirates is once again pushing the boundaries of technology, becoming the first airline outside America to receive approval for biometric boarding from the US Customs Border Protection (CBP).
UAE rolls out first-ever blockchain-based platform for health professionals
The Ministry of Health and Prevention (MoHAP) has announced the launch of the first blockchain-based system to save and share the assessment information of health professionals,
UAE telco to acquire Help AG’s UAE and Saudi Arabia operations
UAE-based telco Etisalat has announced on it has signed a deal to acquire full ownership of cybersecurity firm Help AG’s businesses in the UAE and Saudi Arabia.
US tech giant to open new data centres in UAE and Saudi Arabia
US tech giant Oracle has announced plans to open new data centres in the UAE and Saudi Arabia as it looks to drive regional business growth.
Oracle OpenWorld: Tech giant touts world’s first autonomous operating system
Oracle has recently unveiled the company’s autonomous strategy with the launch of its completely autonomous operating system.
“Digital transformation” tops online searches in UAE and Saudi Arabia
UAE and Saudi Arabia have been named as leaders in GCC-wide online searches relating to digital security and transformation over the last 12 months, according to a report by SEMrush, an all-in-one digital marketing suite.
GITEX 2019 to spotlight synergy between human and technology
The region’s annual mega tech events – GITEX Technology Week and GITEX Future Stars – are back and will once again define the innovative ways that advanced technologies and the new generation will reshape the world.
UAE ranks first globally in mobile-broadband subscriptions
The UAE has ranked first globally in mobile-broadband subscriptions and network coverage, and second in mobile-cellular telephone subscriptions, according to a report issued by the World Economic Forum.