The first-ever Emirati-designed and made satellite, KhalifaSat, has successfully launched into space on 29th October 2018, in what the UAE remarked as a breakthrough for the national space industry.
Excessive technology use to blame for child obesity in UAE, Saudi Arabia
Nine in 10 children across UAE and KSA have access to tablets, smartphones or other handheld electronic devices with screens.1 3460UAE AI minister urges the youth to know their role in shaping the future
UAE’s Minister of State for AI Omar bin Sultan Al Olama called on the youth to understand what their role will be in shaping the future.
Bahrain telco introduces Kingdom’s first-ever smart customer service platform
Zain Bahrain has announced the launch of zBot, an all-new interactive digital channel for smart customer service, making it the first telecoms operator to launch this innovative solution in the Kingdom.
Oman improves service response times with AI
Oman Data Park (ODP) has reportedly introduced artificial intelligence services bringing in “Robot as a Service” into the Omani market at Omantel ICT Summit 2018.
Dubai residents can soon pay school fees, bills via blockchain payment platform
Dubai citizens and residents will soon be able to make digital payments for school fees, bills and retail purchases with a stable, digital currency after a partnership between blockchain payment providers and emcredit – Dubai’s Credit Bureau.
UAE tech startup gets a nod from Silicon Valley
UAE-based startup Health at Hand has received recognition from Silicon Valley after winning a place on the coveted Blackbox Connect entrepreneurial immersion programme
UAE’s Transguard Group fosters digital connections in the job market
Transguard Group has announced a partnership with SAP that is aimed at digitally transforming the country’s $1 billion job outsourcing market.
Dubai teams up with global tech firm to enhance fire prevention measures
The General Directorate of Civil Defense in Dubai (DCD) has teamed up with Avaya and ConnectIt on a new digital transformation project to enhance fire response times.
Apple, Samsung slapped with fines for slowing down phones
Italy’s anti-trust watchdog has issued fines for Apple and Samsung Electronics worth $5.7 million each following complaints they used software updates to slow down their mobile phones, Reuters reported.
HP enhances Spectre lineup
HP Inc. launched a bold lineup of new devices that aim to deliver the ultimate combination of premium design, leading security, and enhanced performance.