Smart Dubai has discussed the first report on government entities’ compliance with the Dubai Data Policies during the past year, at its 15th Board meeting. The meeting was held to discuss the progress of Smart Dubai’s strategic initiatives.
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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 6475
Data breaches could cost Middle East firms up to $1 million: study
According to new research from Kaspersky Lab, safeguarding data is continuing to present new challenges for businesses, with the most expensive cybersecurity incidents over the last 12 months related to data protection.
Online sites “most common tool for hiring talents in UAE”: study
The Bayt.com ‘Middle East and North Africa Hiring Practices’ survey, conducted amongst recruiters and employed professionals in the UAE, revealed a variety of insights about the evolving hiring landscape and how recruitment practices have changed in the digital era.
Dubai commuters can now top up Nol cards via Apple, Samsung Pay
RTA’s Rail Agency announced the completion of a six months’ series of enhancement initiatives aimed to increase the happiness of Dubai Metro commuters.
Mimecast appoints Jeff Ogden as general manager for Middle East
In his new role, Ogden will oversee the company’s UAE operations and growth in the region, and will be responsible for educating organisations about evolving cyberattacks and how to build a cyber resilience strategy for email.
Abu Dhabi’s Gulf Capital to invest $350m in the “new oil”
Gulf Capital is increasingly targeting sectors include renewable energy, technology, consumer and business services and defensive sectors offering high growth rates.
Dubai offers higher quality of life than New York, London
However, Dubai is the most expensive city to surf the Internet, according to a Deustche Bank report.
E-commerce sales peak during Ramadan: study
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.
This 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.