Mohammed Arif, Modern Workplace & Security – Regional Director at Microsoft Gulf, discusses the impact Microsoft’s new data centres will …
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 4431
Virgin Hyperloop One to build world’s first long-range test track in Saudi Arabia
Virgin Hyperloop One has announced a development partnership with the Saudi Arabia’s Economic City Authority (ECA) to conduct a study to build the world’s longest test and certification hyperloop track.
Abu Dhabi to strengthen cybersecurity capabilities with new initiative
The Abu Dhabi Digital Authority (ADDA) has held the Cyber Defense Challenge, in partnership with the leading cyber security solutions company Trend Micro.
UAE’s Jafza introduces VR Smart Court to handle labour litigation
Jebel Ali Free Zone Authority (Jafza) has partnered with Dubai Courts to establish a Virtual Reality Smart Court to handle labour litigations involving companies operating from the Free Zone and its business units.
Dell Technologies expands regional growth strategy to include Russia
Dell Technologies has announced that its Middle East, Turkey, Africa (META) region is now being expanded to include Russia, with the change coming into effect immediately.
Amazon Web Services expands global footprint with Middle East data centres
Amazon Web Services (AWS), an Amazon.com company has announced the opening of its Middle East data centre in Bahrain.
UAE-based du teams up with Cisco to launch digital visual IVR
Cisco and UAE-based telecom service provider ‘du’, from Emirates Integrated Telecommunications Company (EITC), have launched of a first-of-its-kind Visual IVR.
UAE youth takes the lead in online safety
Fifteen children and youth, who are part of the ‘Cyber Safety Ambassadors’, an initiative by Sharjah’s Child Safety Department (CSD), participated in an interactive discussion to suggest innovative ideas and solutions for children’s online safety.
“AI a top interest for Emirati youth”: UAE minister
Modern technology has been increasingly grabbing the attention of the Emirati youth, according to Omar bin Sultan Al Olama, UAE’s Minister of State for Artificial Intelligence.
UAE’s DubaiNow app completes over $1 billion worth of transactions
The DubaiNow platform and application has processed 7.5 million transactions, worth AED 4 billion, making it the city’s preferred portal for transactions with government services, according to Smart Dubai and the Dubai Department of Finance (DoF).