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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 4646
Saudi official: Robots will take over industrial jobs
Omar Al-Batati, Governor of Job Creation and Employment Commission, Saudi Arabia, has recently highlighted that a number of industrial jobs will inevitably be displaced by robots.
UAE, Saudi Arabia plan to launch joint digital currency
The UAE is working with Saudi Arabia’s central bank to develop a joint digital currency to be used for cross-border transactions between the two nations.
OSN launches digital platform ASLI
OSN has announced the launch of its latest digital offering, ASLI, which is set to become the region’s first free …
Ingram Micro expands Cisco portfolio with Meraki solutions
Aptec, an Ingram Micro company, has announced that it now offers Cisco’s Meraki solutions for Cisco resellers in the Gulf …
HH Sheikh Mohammed: Arab world must adapt
His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai …
Saudi cinemas open amid VR-AR shift
The move comes amid increased global developments focused on integrating VR and AR technologies to enhance cinematic experiences. Opening Saudi cinemas present the Kingdom with tremendous opportunities to leverage VR technologies in pioneering initiatives that will bring immersive experiences to movie-goers.
IDC: GCC smartphone market down 4.9% in Q3
The GCC smartphone market dipped 4.9% while the mobile phone market remained flat in Q3 2017, according to the latest …
Smart Dubai: UAE to generate $9.2B from digital transformation by 2020
The UAE will generate AED 33.8 billion ($9.2 billion) by 2020 thanks to digital transformation, said Dr. Aisha Bin Butti Bin Bishr, Director-General of the Smart Dubai Office.
Saudi women make waves in Kingdom’s telecom space
The participants took up training courses focused on the sales and maintenance of mobile devices, which can help increase employment rate among Saudi women.