Registrations for the UAE Astronaut Programme has reportedly received a total of 4,022 applications from Emiratis who are aspiring to become part of the nation’s first space programme.
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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 6915
Saudi Arabia leads Arab world in science and tech patents
Saudi Arabia was reportedly granted 664 patents last year. The latest number is double that of all Arab countries combined during the same period.
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.
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.
Dubai Economy first government entity to digitise invoicing processes
Dubai has launched a new initiative to digitise supplier submittal of invoices and manage supplier invoices online through the online portal eSupply.
Emirates NBD rolls out blockchain-based cheques
Emirates NBD has become the first to successfully go-live at scale with ‘Cheque Chain’, integrating blockchain technology to reduce cheque fraud.
Microsoft Surface Book 2 to bring more power to mobile users
Microsoft has recently unveiled the Surface Book 2, a hybrid device designed for delivering power, versatility and portability.
How Rotana Hotels is redefining hospitality with business intelligence
In a bid to stay apace with the burgeoning competition for customers here in the UAE – one of the world’s most desirable tourist destinations, corporate vice president of IT Samir Abi Frem, sought to make a number of changes to the company’s operations.
University-based drone academy opens in UAE
The first university-based drone academy in the UAE has recently been inaugurated by the American University of Sharjah.
UAE mulls creation of unified national e-mail
The Ministry of Justice has reportedly reviewed the establishment of a unified national e-mail for all individuals and institutions in the country.