The UAE has been ranked among the top 10 countries in the world when it comes to readiness to accommodate driverless vehicles.
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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 4448
UAE to relax VAT deadlines for certain businesses
UAE businesses could be granted an extension to the first tax period for those subject to VAT, the Federal Tax …
UAE’s Emirates NBD clarifies bitcoin issues
Post reports about UAE’s Emirates NBD modifying its policy to no longer process bitcoin-related transfers and affecting local bitcoin exchange …
Qatar mulls implementation of virtual currencies: central bank chief
Qatar’s central bank will consider the topic of virtual currencies and there may be an opportunity in the future to introduce them in Qatar, Reuters reported.
Climate change minister: tech reinventing energy
United Arab Emirates minister for climate change Dr Thani bin Ahmed Al Zeyoudi has said the “time is right” for …
UAE energy minister: IT integral to renewable goals
The UAE’s minister of energy Suhail Al Mazroui has said that the country will need a blend of renewable energy initiatives and …
Naji Kazak joins Kodak Alaris as regional head
Kodak Alaris has appointed Naji Kazak as general manager for Middle East, Africa, Turkey and Russia. Kazak will lead the …
Uber’s time-based service debuts in Dubai
Uber has announced that it will launching its new on-demand, time-based service UberHIRE in Dubai.
Bee’ah purchases ‘region’s largest’ Tesla Semi truck fleet
Environmental management firm Bee’ah has purchased the first and largest fleet of Tesla Semi trucks in the Middle East. The …
Smart grids, green tech await after DEWA 2018 budget approval
Dubai Electricity & Water Authority’s (DEWA) total budget of AED 26.417 billion for 2018 has been approved, a jump from …