The UberX service, which began in April as a three-month pilot observed by the Roads and Transport Authority, continues to be available in Dubai.
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Oman’s Ooredoo connects 77,000 homes with ‘super fast’ fibre broadband
Oman-based telecom provider Ooredoo has provided 77,000 homes across the Muscat region with super fast fibre home broadband from the existing fast home broadband. 0 4067
TRA launches ‘Don’t Be Deceived’ digital safety campaign
The campaign aims to educate customers – in particular the youth – on how to stay aware of deceptive and fraudulent activities on smart devices.
HTC Vive launches regional e-commerce store
The new online ecosystem provides visitors from the UAE and Saudi Arabia with exclusive information and benefits on the Vive platform.
Knowledge Oman names Khalfhan Al Mahzary as president
With over 12 years of leadership experience, Khalfan is able to blend both his technology and management acumen to manage the operation of Knowledge Oman.
Majid Al Futtaim joins Steven Spielberg in backing VR startup
Majid Al Futtaim has made a strategic equity investment in Dreamscape Immersive, with the intent to take the VR offering global.
Al Tayer reviews progress at DEWA Innovation Centre
The Solar Innovation Centre has been designed with sustainability in mind to support the Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Solar Park.
CBB teams up with Bahrain FinTech Bay
The announcement is the most recent in a series of steps affirming the CBB’s commitment to developing Bahrain into a leader of fintech innovation.
Microsoft flaunts AI progress in Bing, Cortana and Office 365
Executives showcased advances in the Bing search engine, Cortana and Microsoft Office 365 productivity tools utilising artificial intelligence.
Worldwide security spending to hit $96.3bn in 2018: Gartner
Organisations are spending more on security as a result of regulations, awareness of emerging threats and the evolution to a digital business strategy.
Sheikh Hamdan calls on entrepreneurs to enter e-commerce contest
“Educating young people about e-commerce, its tools and strategies for success, is important to developing the next generation of entrepreneurs,” said His Highness.