Raqmiyat, a regional systems integrator and a provider of IT solutions and services, has recently announced that it has been reappraised at level 3 of the CMMI Institute’s Capability Maturity Model Integration (CMMI).
Telecom subscribers in UAE rise to 24 million: TRA
The number of subscribers to telecommunications services in the UAE, whether through mobile phones, landlines and the internet, rose to around 24 million during the first five months of 2018.1 5820Security at your fingertips: how to craft a strong password
There have been predictions that password use would decline thanks to alternative methods of authentication, yet the need to register for countless websites and online services means that we are actually employing more of them than ever.
SANS ramps up local cybersecurity skill development in Saudi Arabia
SANS has announced its return to KSA with ‘SANS Riyadh July 2018‘. The event follows the success of SANS’ training …
UAE coding programme to “future-proof” young generation of Emiratis
Sandooq Al Watan has announced the start of the second phase of the Emirati Coder programme, which was developed in conjunction with Abu Dhabi-based education consultancy Ajyal Talent Management, a DarkMatter company.
Emirati students to get a glimpse of the aerospace industry
Airbus and the Al Bayt Mitwahid Association have handpicked 18 Emirati students to travel to Hamburg, Germany as part of the Future Scientists 2018 initiative.
Equinix, Omantel to establish data centre near Oman capital
This joint venture will establish the “first world-class, carrier-neutral hub in Oman” where carriers, content providers and cloud providers colocate critical IT infrastructure, according to the two firms.
Analysts: Uber-Careem deal in the interest of the industry
The last two and half years haven’t been easy for Uber Technologies. Post the exit of its former CEO Travis …
Middle East unicorn Careem responds to merger talks
Uber is reportedly in “preliminary talks” with local competitor Careem to strike a deal that would see the two companies merge.
Saudi Arabia’s STC inks deal with global telecom firms
Saudi Telecom Company (STC) has announced that it signed partnership agreements with three international telecom companies, namely Huawei, Ericsson, and Nokia.
Dubai Land Department activates new smart payment methods
Dubai Land Department (DLD) has announced that its Finance Department recently activated new smart payment services through the ‘Apple Pay’ and ‘Samsung Pay’ applications.