Abu Dhabi Media, under the patronage of Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Presidential Affairs, recently launched the “Zayed’s Digital Channel,” WAM reported.
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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 3478
Beware of WhatsApp scams: Abu Dhabi Police
According to the Abu Dhabi Police, such scams often imitate trademarks and trusted websites, with the aim of stealing personal information, such as usernames, passwords, credit card numbers and other information that may lead to problems for users, who are required to report these crimes to the police, to track and catch the criminals.
Zuckerberg hits back at Cook’s jab on Facebook
In a recent televised interview with MSNBC and Recode, Apple CEO Tim Cook was asked how we would have responded if he was in the shoes of Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg, who is reeling from the Cambridge Analytica fallout.
Apple plans to ditch Intel chips: Bloomberg
Apple is planning to use its own chips in Mac computers beginning as early as 2020, replacing processors from Intel, according to a Bloomberg report, which cited sources familiar with the matter.
Oman IT authority boosts cybersecurity readiness in oil and gas sector
The Information Technology Authority (ITA), represented by the Arab Regional Cybersecurity Centre of ITU has signed a partnership agreement with the Oman Oil Company (OOC) to provide the company and its subsidiaries with cybersecurity services.
Dubai to become world’s innovation capital
The Dubai Future Foundation (DFF) has launched the second phase of Dubai 10X Initiative, which aims of make the emirate a world capital of innovation within the span of a decade, transforming it into “a city of the future.”
Five reasons why you need to hire a chief privacy officer
Businesses today run on data, but with great value comes great risk. Here are five good reasons to hire a chief privacy officer.
Do not post photos of traffic accidents on social media: UAE authority
Police in the UAE have issued a warning for motorists about circulating photos and videos of accidents on social media.
Dubai turns to AI to bolster dhow trade
The Port, Customs and Free Zone Corporation, PCFC, has launched the “Dhowber” project to strengthen the UAE and Dubai’s leading global position in the maritime transport industry, and help shape the sector’s future.
VR to fast track training for industrial sector
Honeywell has announced a cloud-based simulation tool that uses a combination of augmented reality (AR) and virtual reality (VR) to train plant personnel on critical industrial work activities.