The Commercial Compliance and Consumer Protection (CCCP) sector of Dubai Economy and Souq.com have announced a strategic collaboration on the ‘Digital Protection’ initiative for consumer rights protection.
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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 6478
Transformation Talk | Weekly news round-up 29.06.17
Tahawul Tech brings you Transformation Talk, a weekly roundup of the biggest news in the technology industry.
How firms can stay safe from Petya
A new wave of cyber-attacks, Petya, a ransomware similar to the Wannacry attack, has taken out servers and IT …
Dubai Municipality CISO: Patching imperative to beat Petya
Dubai Municipality’s chief information security officer Ahmad Al Emadi has highlighted the importance of patching systems wherever possible following the …
Dubai Police to deploy autonomous patrol cars by end of 2017
The Dubai Police has recently signed a deal with Singapore-based OTSAW Digital to deploy autonomous outdoor patrol cars called O-R3.
Petya ransomware: Can we be safe?
The latest ransomware attack, an offshoot of Petya dubbed by security researchers as “NotPetya” and “GoldenEye” is wreaking havoc across the globe, crippling computers in its wake.
GFI Software signs up Ingram Micro for the Middle East
Security and communication software provider GFI Software has signed a distribution agreement with regional distributor Ingram Micro to deliver its …
DLA Piper phones, computers shut down following Petya attack
DLA said in a statement: “The firm, like many other reported companies, has experienced issues with some of its systems due to suspected malware. We are taking steps to remedy the issue as quickly as possible.”
DP World, Masdar team up to bring clean energy solutions
DP World and Masdar, Abu Dhabi’s renewable energy company, have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to explore areas of collaboration on clean energy solutions for DP World’s portfolio of ports and freezones in the Middle East and Africa.
UAE blocks Skype voice and video services again
Microsoft-owned internet calling service Skype has reportedly been blocked again in the UAE amid confusion regarding the status of Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) communications in the country.