Dubai Electricity & Water Authority’s (DEWA) total budget of AED 26.417 billion for 2018 has been approved, a jump from …
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 4511
Oman electricity authority boosts support for electric vehicles
Oman’s Authority for Electricity Regulation (AER) has recently announced plans to prepare a regulatory framework to support the introduction of electric vehicles in the Sultanate.
How Dubai Police is protecting the emirate’s homes
Dubai Police has launched a joint service with du and Transguard that allows villa residents to secure their homes when …
Dubai Police launches Ifaad scholarship e-platform
Dubai Police has inaugurated the Ifaad online platform for its scholarship program, for students either in or outside of the UAE. …
Gulf IT professionals optimistic about salary hikes
A recent study released by Hays Recruiting revealed that professionals working in the IT sector in the Gulf are more optimistic about the prospects of a pay rise as compared to professionals in non-IT roles.
Logistics platform Truxapp projects $1 billion revenue by 2022
Trucking and logistics technology platform Truxapp has projected that its revenue will hit the $1 billion mark by 2022, with …
ADGM, Bahrain EDB pen MENA-first cross-border Fintech deal
Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM) and the Bahrain Economic Development Board (Bahrain EDB) have signed a Fintech cooperation agreement, marking …
Eyewear e-commerce startup reports significant investment
Eyewear e-commerce specialist in the UAE and KSA eyewa has reported dramatic growth since launching in 2017. Established by Anass …
Criteo: machine learning to transform content production
Commerce marketing tech firm Criteo has revealed the results of a study conducted in partnership with IDC that explores the …
Saudi Arabia’s STC and Mobily increase data pack prices
Saudi Telecom Company (STC) and Etihad Etisalat (Mobily) have reportedly announced data pack price hikes by up to 50 percent.