Gareth Hansford, general manager, Gulf Software Distribution (GSD), discusses company updates and priorities for the next couple of months. Having …
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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 3486
Dubai kicks off second edition of FinTech Hive
Dubai International Financial Centre’s FinTech Hive has opened the 2018 edition of its accelerator programme, in partnership with Accenture.
Bahrain gears up for blockchain-focused conference
Bahrain Technology Companies Society (BTECH) said it has completed preparations for the first edition of SmartSec Conference on information security and blockchain.
First UAE-made satellite all set for lift-off
The first satellite made completely by Emirati engineers in the UAE, will be launched into orbit on October 29, according to the Mohammed bin Rashid Space Centre (MBRSC).
Saudi Arabia’s $500B mega city appoints tourism head
Saudi Arabia’s NEOM project has appointed on Aradhana Khowala as the mega city’s managing director of Tourism.
Attention UAE gamers: Etisalat has good news for you
Microsoft and Etisalat UAE have announced that Xbox gamers in the country can now enjoy an added dimension of convenience, by paying for content through their Etisalat mobile account.
UAE consumers can soon own the new Samsung Galaxy Watch
Pre-orders start online on Shop.Samsung.com/ae from August 25th until September 1st and you also receive a free Level U Pro headphones worth AED240.
Airbnb’s listing is now available on this Middle East online travel marketplace
Airbnb has partnered with Wego, an online travel marketplace in the Middle East and North Africa, to include properties listed on Airbnb in Wego search results in a move to offer Wego users more accommodation choices.
Omantel teams up with Oman’s first-ever blockchain firm
Omantel has reportedly partnered with Blockchain Solutions and Services (BSS) for mutual cooperation between the two companies, which include availing the smart solutions offered by BSS in logistic and commercial operations.
Oman ITA talks game-changing impact of AI
The Oman Information Technology Authority (ITA) has organised a meeting with the leaders of government entities to discuss the challenges they face in their digital transformation projects in the Sultanate.