Large companies with significant digital revenues in the European Union such as Google and Facebook could face a three percent tax on their turnover under a draft proposal by the European Commission seen by Reuters.
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SAP-backed initiative trains over 16,000 EMEA youth to code
SAP’s coding initiative has reportedly trained more than 16,000 youth across the Middle East, North Africa, and Europe.1 2709
RTA processed over 500K transactions via smart channels
The Dubai Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has processed 547,461 online transactions relating to vehicle licensing services in 2017, according to WAM.
New platform for women e-Traders launches in UAE
Dubai Women Establishment (DWE) is set to host, in collaboration with the Department of Economic Development (DED), ‘Insta Hub – a platform for women e-Traders’, as the first of various initiatives and projects which the two parties plan to launch over the coming months.
France to sue tech giants for ‘abusive practices’
France will reportedly take Google and Apple to court over contractual terms imposed by the tech giants on startups and developers, according to a report by Reuters.
Google to stop displaying crypto ads
Alphabet Inc’s Google said on Wednesday it will ban advertisements for cryptocurrencies and related content starting in June.
3M products now available on Souq.com
SOUQ.com has announced newly available products on SOUQ.com from renowned American innovative sciences company 3M to provide easy access to innovative solutions to life’s everyday needs to customers across the UAE, KSA and Egypt.
DEWA first government firm to launch service on Google AI
The Dubai Electricity and Water Authority, DEWA, has launched its ‘Rammas’ service on Google’s Artificial Intelligence, AI, platform to answer its customers’ queries.
Media licence now mandatory for social media influences in UAE
Individuals and organisations conducting “commercial activities” via social media in the UAE are now required to attain a media licence under a new directive announced on Tuesday.
DP World gives a glimpse of the future of trade
DP World has showcased its latest drone technology, the Internet of Things, IOT, and intelligent tech solutions at its ‘Innovation Sandbox’ at Kite Beach in Dubai recently, which hosted more than 7,000 people and had over 25,000 online visits via a virtual tour.
UAE’s #PostWisely campaign shows dangers of sharing tragedies online
The videos illustrate and highlight the harmful and unethical nature of sharing pictures and videos of negative situations such as accidents, bullying, pranks, and other ill-fated incidents on social media.