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’.
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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 6335
StarLink signs MENA distribution deal with Acronis
Regional distributor StarLink has signed a distribution partnership with Acronis for Middle East, Egypt and Libya. Acronis, a global player …
Toshiba honours top performing partners in the MEA region
The Storage Division of Toshiba Gulf, the regional subsidiary of the Japanese digital and storage giant Toshiba, honoured top performing distributors, retailers and resellers in the Middle East and Africa region at its annual Toshiba STARS Award event.
Saudi Arabia warns citizens against WhatsApp scams
Saudi Arabia’s Communications and Information Technology Commission has warned users of the popular messaging platform WhatsApp to be wary of hackers sending malicious messages through the app.
Supply chain the new weak link in business security: study
Last year saw a worrying increase in ransomware and other cyber-attacks targeting the supply chain, with the business and professional services sector receiving a significant increase of attacks.
Saudi Arabia to train 1,000 youths in digital marketing
Riyadh Chamber of Commerce and Industry is reportedly launching a free training programme for a thousand Saudi Arabian nationals of both genders in the field of digital marketing.
How AI and BI are shaping the digital future
Both, artificial intelligence (AI) and business intelligence (BI) are industry game changers for the region as it ambitiously changes its traditional and siloed work landscape.
New Dubai app enables users to both earn and save money
tnerit, an online rental marketplace, has launched in Dubai. The app aims to give the residents the opportunity to lend and borrow a variety of items ranging from electronics to equipment to halloween costumes, enabling users to earn and save money.
UAE enables “great minds to innovate”, says Sheikh Mohammed
UAE Vice President and Prime Minister, and Ruler of Dubai Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum has announced a new initiative focused on scientific research and development (R&D) in line with UAE Vision 2021 and Centennial 2071.
Dubai Airports to slash energy costs with new tech
Dubai Airports will use Siemens’ data analytics and smart building technology to guarantee annual energy savings of almost 20 percent per year at Dubai Airports’ facilities, according to WAM.