Criteo has recently released data that showed that the highest rise in online retail sales and website visitors was seen in the week before Eid-al Fitr.
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 5846This new app will reward good drivers with lower insurance rates
UAE-based i-Insured, the retail unit of a major insurance group in the region, has launched an artificial intelligence based app that offers incentive and premium based on drivers’ behaviour on the road.
Huawei opens new facility to foster regional IoT initiatives
Huawei has announced the launch of the Middle East’s first Multitenant Internet of Things (IoT) Hosting Centre.
Saudi Arabia’s Al Khobar becomes first Middle East city to get 5G network
Al Khobar, a city in Saudi Arabia’s oil-rich Eastern Province, became the first city in the Middle East and North Africa to test 5G wireless connectivity after it launched a pilot project last week, according to a recent statement released by the Kingdom’s Ministry of Culture and Information.
Abu Dhabi enables public to report crimes with new app
The Abu Dhabi Public Prosecution has unveiled a new application that will enable members of the Abu Dhabi to report acts that are punishable by law, WAM reported.
IBM calls on global techies to better prepare for natural disasters
The first annual Call for Code Global Challenge calls on the 22 million developers in the world to join IBM, the United Nations and the Red Cross in building sustainable technology solutions that enable disaster preparedness and protect the health and well-being of victims.
How Red Hat has accelerated open source adoption to hit 25-year milestone
CNME caught up with Lee Miles, Red Hat’s general manager for the CEMEA region, to discuss how the progression of open source adoption has contributed to the company’s recent 25-year milestone.
UAE the most competitive nation in the region
The UAE has achieved the top ranking in the region and seventh ranking worldwide for global competitiveness, according to the latest edition of the World Competitiveness Yearbook 2018, published by the Swiss based Insatiate of Management Development (IMD) that was unveiled on Thursday.
RAK accelerates e-commerce drive
Ras al-Khaimah Economic Development Department has launched a range of recent incentives that include the “Virtual Merchant Licence Initiative,” WAM reported.
Dubai unveils world’s first virtual charity institution
The Islamic Affairs and Charitable Activities Department, in corporation with Dubai Future Foundation, has developed two artificial intelligence (AI) projects – the‘ Virtual Charity Foundation’ and ‘Virtual Ifta’.