Western Union has announced a collaboration with the Arab Federation for e-Commerce, to jointly boost the uptake of e-Commerce and digital payments in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region.
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Dubai enters phase one of emirate-wide strategy to go paperless
Smart Dubai has broken ground on the first phase of implementing the Dubai Paperless Strategy, which seeks to digitise internal and external transactions at government entities and save time and effort for employees and customers alike.0 7997
Arab startups lead new generation of tech-savvy enterprises
According to a new report, a new round of entrepreneurial boom is spurring across the Arab World as more young executives take on the new roles of business owners or managers.
Dubai Land Department showcases its smart apps at DIGAE 2017
Dubai Land Department (DLD) has showcased its range of smart applications that it has developed to serve the real estate sector in the Emirate during the Dubai International Government Achievements Exhibition 2017 (DIGAE).
Smart Dubai teams up with IBM for AI Lab launch
Smart Dubai Government Establishment has launched the first cognitive AI Lab in partnership with IBM, as part of its development roadmap for artificial intelligence (AI) in Dubai.
The challenge of securing IoT
IoT security challenges include weak authentication and authorisation protocols, insecure software, firmware with hard-coded back doors, poorly designed connectivity and communications, and little to no configurability.
RTA introduces E-NOC system for residential connections
Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has launched a new and innovative phase of issuing No Objection Certificates (NOCs) related to residential utility connections (electricity and water).
Dubai Police, Avaya transform non-emergency communications
All non-emergency numbers have been unified under one toll-free number – 901 – to allow Dubai Police to serve public better.
DEWA to double electric car charging stations across Dubai
Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) has announced it will double its electric vehicles charging stations to 200, in a bid to encourage people to use sustainable modes of transport across Dubai.
Emirates Transport teams up with Avanza Solutions
Emirates Transport Driving Institute, a government organisation, has partnered with Avanza Solutions for the complete automation of processes and operations.
Microsoft names new President for MEA region
Microsoft has announced the appointment of Samer Abu Ltaif as the President of its operations in the Middle East and Africa (MEA) region.