The Department of Transport, DoT, in Abu Dhabi has confirmed that it will fully implement Mawaqif parking in all areas on Abu Dhabi Island by 18th August, 2018.
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Excessive technology use to blame for child obesity in UAE, Saudi Arabia
Nine in 10 children across UAE and KSA have access to tablets, smartphones or other handheld electronic devices with screens.1 4062
Dubai Future Academy spotlights importance of future tech and innovation
The Dubai Future Academy organised a session entitled ‘Future design: knowledge, technology and prosperity’.
UAE’s e-Mal signs new deal to power smart contract security
E-Mal, a full-fledged financial ecosystem powered by Dubai-based eFatoora, has signed an agreement with Estonian cybersecurity company Hacken to ensure the protection of its wallet.
Apple becomes first US-based company to hit $1 trillion value
The news comes after shares rose 2.9 percent to close at $207.39 in New York, propelling the consumer-technology giant’s market value to $1.002 trillion.
Saudi Arabia’s $500B Smart City hosts first cabinet meeting
Saudi Arabia’s King Salman held his first-ever cabinet meeting in Neom, a planned $500 billion futuristic mega city.
AI-powered Arabic email security solution launched
Built on an AI-based platform, Receive GUARD is capable of learning from and analyzing Arabic-language emails to effectively block business email compromise (BEC) scams and new malware for companies in the Middle East.
Microsoft introduces SME-centric solution in UAE
Microsoft has released Dynamics 365 Business Central, an all-in-one solution aimed at empowering UAE’s fast-growing SME segment.
Mohammed bin Rashid Space Centre appoints new chairman
Mohammed bin Rashid Space Centre (MBRSC) has announced the appointment of Hamad Obaid Al Mansoori as its new chairman, while Yousuf Hamad Al Shaibani will be his deputy.
Digital transformation initiatives fuel UAE IT job market
The UAE has registered a healthy 14 percent increase in the first half of 2018, in line with recent government initiatives aiming to accelerate progress on National Agenda goals, according to the latest Monster Employment Index (MEI).
90% of global firms report increase in phishing attacks: study
50 percent of organisations reported seeing the volume of phishing attacks increase over the last twelve months, while 40 percent said they saw the volume of impersonation attacks rise.