Kuwait’s Ministry of the Interior has reportedly announced plans to digitize the renewal of residence visa for expatriates from the beginning of 2019.
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 3461AI, Big Data to bring new opportunities to Dubai’s industrial sector
The Department of Economic Development (DED) as part of its participation in the 10X initiative has announced the ‘Dubai 3i’ project.
UAE charity unveils smart app for collecting donations
The Emirates Red Crescent, ERC, has launched a project to collect donations through smart applications at the Marina Mall in Abu Dhabi, as part of its Year of Zayed initiatives.
New cyberespionage campaign targets MENA firms: report
Kaspersky Lab experts have uncovered a new cyberespionage campaign “Operation Parliament” that is targeting high profile organisations from around the world with a focus on the Middle East and North Africa.
EU to force tech giants to hand over “terror” data
Technology companies could be ordered to release vital electronic data, such as emails and text messages, to law enforcement agencies in as little as six hours under proposed European Union law.
Emirates NBD achieves major IT transformation milestone
Emirates NBD has announced the launch of its own private cloud platform. The move is part of the bank’s ongoing AED 1 billion IT transformation.
Five ways to check if your router is configured securely
Here are some security aspects users should look at in a home network ―particularly those related to the configuration of its Internet-connected router.
GCC firms struggling to meet GDPR deadline: report
With the deadline fast approaching, many GCC organisations are yet to begin the processes, risk lagging behind and facing penalties.
Russian hackers could launch a global cyber-attack: US and UK officials
Russian hackers are reportedly targeting millions of devices around the world to spy, steal information and build networks in preparation for future cyber-attacks, the US and UK have revealed.
First commodities-backed digital currency launches in Dubai
Freedium, during the Dubai Blockchain Forum, has announced the launch of first commodities backed digital stable currency tracking the US Dollar.