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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 4401
Minister of higher education: UAE startup culture will come in time
On the sidelines of Huawei’s Seeds of the Future launch, James Dartnell spoke with HE Dr Ahmad Belhoul Al Falasi, …
Ajman launches eco-friendly hybrid vehicles
Ajman’s Department of Agriculture and Public Parks, part of the Ajman Municipality and Planning Department, has launched environmentally friendly hybrid …
Kuwait’s Equate Group announces new SAP venture
Equate Group, a global producer of petrochemicals, has announced the next phase of its partnership with SAP, in an effort …
Sheikh Hamdan meets Sergey Brin, compares Dubai to Google
Dubai’s crown prince and chairman of its executive council, HH Sheikh Hamdan Bin Mohammad Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, has …
Helpbit: 87% of UAE users prefer services through apps
New research from SOUQ.com-owned Helpbit has revealed that the majority of UAE users prefer using an app over visiting a …
MoF completes Federal Financial System for VAT
The Ministry of Finance (MoF) has announced that its Federal Financial System has been updated and is ready to manage …
Why VAT should be a priority for channel firms
Over the course of this year, there has been much discussion about the implementation of value-added tax (VAT) by the …
Middle East students scoop Huawei ICT Skill Competition awards
Thirteen teams of students from across the Middle East have won prizes at Huawei’s International ICT Skill Competition finals this …
Why the PC will still be crucial in 2018 & beyond
Mohammed Hilili, general manager, Lenovo Gulf, KSA and East Africa, gives his take on why PCs have been a staple …