The Dubai Future Foundation has appointed Maha Khamis Al Mezaina as a Director of Area 2071.
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 3264
Middle East petrochemical plants slated to go online in the next nine years
Around 1,158 announced petrochemicals plants are slated to come online in the next nine years, primarily in Asia and the Middle East.
SNB’s inaugural premier awards recognises top partners
SNB Middle East, a value-added IT distributor, held its inaugural ‘SNB Premier Awards & Gala Dinner 2018’ for its esteemed …
Oman telco expands super fibre coverage
Ooredoo has announced that it is expanding its Super Fibre home internet services to further deliver high speed internet to even more areas in the Sultanate.
GCC nations poised to become global leaders in 5G networks: report
The Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) Arab States are set to be global leaders in the deployment of 5G networks, with all six markets expected to launch 5G mobile services in the next two years, according to recent reports.
UAE Museum of the Future to open doors in 2020
The Dubai Future Foundation (DFF) has announced the completion of the Museum of the Future’s building structure.
Abu Dhabi, Bahrain to foster fintech innovation
Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM) and Central Bank of Bahrain (CBB) have partnered to promote and facilitate innovation in financial services.
UAE introduces AI-powered tools for monitoring air quality
The UAE is using artificial intelligence (AI) to gather and analyse real-time data to monitor and predict air quality across the country.
Saudi Arabia to build first nuclear research reactor
Saudi Arabia has reportedly launched a project to build the Kingdom’s first nuclear research reactor.
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Technology platform now drives our business: Freedom Pizza CEO
UAE based startup Freedom Pizza, says technology has been a key driver of its business and today gained more prominence than the product itself.