Dubai Land Department (DLD) has announced that its Finance Department recently activated new smart payment services through the ‘Apple Pay’ and ‘Samsung Pay’ applications.
Telecom subscribers in UAE rise to 24 million: TRA
The number of subscribers to telecommunications services in the UAE, whether through mobile phones, landlines and the internet, rose to around 24 million during the first five months of 2018.1 5827Abu Dhabi smart solutions authority boost digital strategies
The Smart Solutions & Services Authority (SSSA) and Algorythma have recently signed a Memorandum of Understanding, to collaborate on digital and technology transformation initiatives and strategies.
Abu Dhabi rolls out “smart sports” initiative
The Abu Dhabi City Municipality (ADM) has developed and added designs of smart sports and play devices to all municipal projects relating to parks and recreational facilities for this year.
Dubai RTA sees surge in taxi bookings via smart apps
The Booking and Dispatch Center at RTA’s Public Transport Agency has handled 8,294,714 million bookings placed by taxi riders in Dubai during the first half of this year.
Technology, science enable UAE to become a regional logistics hub: minister
UAE’s Advanced Sciences Office has organised an interactive workshop, which explored ways on how the transport and logistics sector can benefit from technological and scientific advances.
UAE tax authority updates e-Services to ease customs clearance
The Federal Tax Authority (FTA) has revealed details of updates to its electronic services (e-Services) that have been designed to provide a greater number of facilities for customs clearance companies that operate under its approval.
UAE telco launches “Talking Bill” service
Etisalat has announced the launch of a ‘Talking Bill’ service that enables visually impaired customers to access bill summary details of their account free of charge.
Alibaba acquires stake in Turkish e-commerce site
As part of their partnership, the companies will cooperate to help Trendyol, which has over 16 million customers, accelerate its growth
Dubai forum to spotlight the future of banking
The forum will also examine why sustainable finance is the future, and shed light on the region’s strong affinity towards sustainable banking.
Dubai ideally positioned to serve as ‘beating heart’ of regional FinTech hub
The report, titled “The Case for an Innovation Hub to Facilitate MEASA Financial Inclusion”, reveals how Dubai is strategically positioned to facilitate development of digitally enabled financial solutions for the region.