Virgin Hyperloop One has announced a development partnership with the Saudi Arabia’s Economic City Authority (ECA) to conduct a study to build the world’s longest test and certification hyperloop track.
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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 6474
Four in 5 UAE parents see tech as a good medium for child development: report
Four in five (80 percent) parents in the UAE believe technology is a good medium for their child’s development, new YouGov research reveals.
Abu Dhabi to strengthen cybersecurity capabilities with new initiative
The Abu Dhabi Digital Authority (ADDA) has held the Cyber Defense Challenge, in partnership with the leading cyber security solutions company Trend Micro.
UAE’s Jafza introduces VR Smart Court to handle labour litigation
Jebel Ali Free Zone Authority (Jafza) has partnered with Dubai Courts to establish a Virtual Reality Smart Court to handle labour litigations involving companies operating from the Free Zone and its business units.
IoT spending in MEA to surpass $8 billion this year: IDC
Organisations in the Middle East and Africa (MEA) are expected to invest over $8.47 billion on Internet of Things (IoT) technologies this year, according to a recent industry report.
Dell Technologies expands regional growth strategy to include Russia
Dell Technologies has announced that its Middle East, Turkey, Africa (META) region is now being expanded to include Russia, with the change coming into effect immediately.
Why digital transformation calls for increased visibility
Visibility across IT is a challenge today. For those of us in IT security, the inability to see everything can lead to unnecessary risks and challenges. In other words, you cannot defend what you can’t see.
Amazon Web Services expands global footprint with Middle East data centres
Amazon Web Services (AWS), an Amazon.com company has announced the opening of its Middle East data centre in Bahrain.
Mastercard, BENEFIT announce Bahrain’s first-ever blockchain payment programme
Bahrain’s Electronic Network for Financial Transactions and Mastercard have partnered to launch a pilot blockchain programme that will enable banks to deliver fast, secure and private cross-border commercial payments.
Uber boosts passenger safety in the Middle East with latest app update
Uber has announced the roll out of the “Check Your Ride” in-app reminders and push notifications to all riders across the region where it operates, just as it did in the United States in April.