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.
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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 4398
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.
Sharaf DG, Tally partner for VAT software
Accounting and compliance software provider Tally Solutions has partnered with electronics retail firm Sharaf DG to make its VAT software Tally.ERP 9 available to the business community. As …