Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai and Chairman of The Executive Council said Dubai’s rising global rankings in a range of economic indicators show that it is closing the gap with the world’s most competitive economies.
Excessive technology use to blame for child obesity in UAE, Saudi Arabia
Nine in 10 children across UAE and KSA have access to tablets, smartphones or other handheld electronic devices with screens.1 3461Virgin Mobile Middle East closes $30M pre-IPO sukuk
Virgin Mobile Middle East and Africa has announced that it successfully closed a $30 million pre-IPO Exchangeable Sukuk.
UAE ranked as global leader in fibre optic networks
UAE has the highest Fiber-to-the-Home (FTTH) penetration globally, with a coverage of 94.3 percent.
Apple inches closer to becoming first $1 trillion company
Apple is reportedly on the verge of becoming the first $1 trillion publicly listed US firm, according to Reuters.
F5 Networks announces new multi-cloud service offerings
F5 Networks has announced the launch of BIG-IP Cloud Edition, enabling customers to “quickly deploy critical application services for every app and any environment.”
Smart gates to replace passport officials at Dubai Airports by 2030
“Dubai has set up its airports with a view of having them act as smart stations in their capacity as one of the most vital ports for the UAE, on the one hand, and the gateway to all people of the world, on the other,” said Maj General Mohammed Ahmed Al Marri, Director General, GDRFA.
RTA launches Dubai’s first 24/7 smart customer service centre
The centre has two self-service machines, which provide a range of services for licensing of drivers and vehicles as well as services related to NOCs.
Facebook announces biggest management overhaul to date
Facebook Inc Chief Executive Mark Zuckerberg has announced the launch of a blockchain division in the company.
Kodak Alaris rebrands information management division
Kodak Alaris has announced that its Information Management division will now operate under the name “Alaris, a Kodak Alaris business.”
Filming surgeries violates a patient’s privacy: Dubai Health Authority
The Dubai Health Authority’s (DHA) Health Regulation Department has issued a circular banning all medical facilities in the emirate from filming patients during surgery.