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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 3453
Ingram Micro to bring “human-centric security” solutions to the Middle East
Ingram Micro has announced it has signed a distribution agreement with global Cyber Security leader, Forcepoint.
UAE integrates over 500 government data systems
The Telecommunications Regulatory Authority (TRA) has revealed that the number of data systems provided in cooperation with the Federal Competitiveness and Statistics Authority and other government entities on bayanat.ae has reached more than 500 systems, covering various educational, health, environment and other fields.
AI tech to help verify Ejari contracts in Dubai
Dubai Land Department (DLD) has announced that it will be using Artificial Intelligence (AI) to verify ‘Ejari’ contracts.
Robots achieve what humans never will – calmly assemble IKEA furniture
A robot in Singapore has reportedly achieved something humans have never done – assemble an IKEA furniture without having a meltdown.
Qualcomm announces job cuts
“Qualcomm is conducting a reduction of our full-time and temporary workforce,” a company spokesperson who declined to be identifies said, without disclosing the exact numbers of job cuts.
Dubai tourism vision gets a blockchain push
Dubai’s Department of Tourism and Commerce Marketing (DTCM) has launched Tourism 2.0, a blockchain-enabled marketplace that connects potential buyers directly to hotels and tour operators.
Kuwait to begin electronic visa renewal next year: report
Kuwait’s Ministry of the Interior has reportedly announced plans to digitize the renewal of residence visa for expatriates from the beginning of 2019.
Abu Dhabi hyperloop route announced
Hyperloop Transportation Technologies (HyperloopTT) has signed an agreement with Aldar Properties, which will allow HyperloopTT to start construction of a Hyperloop system as well as HyperloopTT’s XO Square Innovation Center, and a Hyperloop Visitor Center.
AI, Big Data to bring new opportunities to Dubai’s industrial sector
The Department of Economic Development (DED) as part of its participation in the 10X initiative has announced the ‘Dubai 3i’ project.