The Ministry of Education, MoE, and Alef Education have signed an agreement to apply the Alef Education Systems in ten Abu Dhabi-based public schools as of 1st September, 2018.
Telecom subscribers in UAE rise to 24 million: TRA
The number of subscribers to telecommunications services in the UAE, whether through mobile phones, landlines and the internet, rose to around 24 million during the first five months of 2018.1 5771Saudi Arabia, Russia fuel tech industry with $2 billion in investments
The Russian Direct Investment Fund (RDIF) together with partners from Saudi Arabia intend to invest $2 billion in technology projects in 2019, according to a report by Russian news Agency Tass.
Federal Tax Authority connects users with tax firms
UAE’s Federal Tax Authority (FTA) has developed its e-services to include new features allowing taxable persons to link their accounts with an accredited tax agency.
UAE Space Settlement Challenge grants funding to top projects
The Dubai Future Foundation’s new think tank, the Mohammed Bin Rashid Centre for Accelerated Research, has announced its 36 funded projects for its first challenge, the MBR Space Settlement Challenge.
Microsoft plans to challenge Amazon with cashierless tech
Microsoft is reportedly working on technology that could be used to power check-out free retail stores.
Global IoT connections to reach 3.5B in five years
Commercial rollouts of 5G and larger than previously forecasted deployments of cellular IoT are focal points in the latest edition of the Ericsson Mobility Report.
Tesla to slash workforce in a “difficult but necessary” reorganisation
Tesla is slashing thousands of jobs, the firm’s CEO Elon Musk announced, as the electronic car company attempts to hit production targets and reach profitability.
Mobile subscriptions to reach 20M in UAE
Mobile phone subscriptions in the UAE have increased to around 20 million by end of April 2018, according to statistics released by the TRA.
Oman confirms plans to launch satellites
Oman is planning to launch two medium-sized satellites into orbit, according to the Minister of Transport and Communications.
Sharjah accelerator awards $50,000 grant to tech startup
The Sharjah Entrepreneurship Center (Sheraa) showcased its newest cohort in front of leading investors, key opinion leaders and heads of government entities, and announced the winner of the $50,000 Accelerator Program Grant at a Ramadan majlis, earlier this week.