Saudi Arabia was reportedly granted 664 patents last year. The latest number is double that of all Arab countries combined during the same period.
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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 3615
GCC consumers eye switch to “digital only” banks: report
Nearly two-thirds of GCC banking customers would be prepared to move to a digital only bank, according to latest findings from EY.
Sophia to deliver opening address at Oman summit
Sophia, hailed as the world’s most advanced android, is set to appear at the Oman Global Tech and Investment Summit 2018, which will be held at the Grand Hyatt Muscat on 29th to 30th April 2018.
Dubai Municipality deploys smart waste containers in key areas
The Dubai Municipality has rolled out 100 smart containers for waste storage along Sheikh Zayed Road from Dubai World Trade Center roundabout to the first Interchange linking the bridge on Safa Street and Financial Center Street.
Dubai to launch world’s first digital currency for creativity
The Dubai Culture and Arts Authority (Dubai Culture) has launched its blockchain-powered digital bank for art, ArtBank.
UAE telco du inks deal for smart project in Ajman
Ajman’s Municipality and Planning Department and the Emirates Integrated Telecommunications Company (du) have recently teamed-up to turn the emirate’s Rumaila District into a smart and sustainable residential area.
GCC firms still have critical gaps in cybersecurity: study
Four in five large GCC enterprises still rely solely on usernames and passwords for authentication to corporate networks, according to Microsoft’s Digital Transformation survey.
How do tech titans decide where to build their GCC data centres?
The race to build Middle East data centres is swiftly gathering pace. As public and private sector organisations across the …
Snap in talks to open office in Saudi Arabia
Snap Inc, owner of social media platform Snapchat, is reportedly in talks with Saudi Arabia to open an office in the Kingdom, CNBC said citing sources familiar with the discussion.
Omanis urged to take part in boosting renewable energy sector
The German University of Technology in Oman (GUtech) has recently held a five-day solar photovoltaic course.