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UN chief urges global rules for cyber warfare
U.N. Secretary General Antonio Guterres called on Monday for global rules to minimise the impact of electronic warfare on civilians … 0 2952
Bahrain to host Global Entrepreneurship Congress 2019
The Global Entrepreneurship Congress brings together thousands of entrepreneurs, investors, researchers, and policymakers from more than 170 countries.
MBRSC summit to put spotlight on Dubai’s 2030 global space agenda
The Mohammed bin Rashid Space Centre (MBRSC) has announced that it will host the United Nations/United Arab Emirates High Level Forum: “Space as a Driver for Socio-Economic Sustainable Development.”
UAE to participate in high-profile Web Summit in Portugal
The UAE is set to participate in the Web Summit 2017, which will be held in Lisbon, Portugal, on 6th-9th …
Smart Dubai selected to co-chair ITU’s data management group
Smart Dubai will now work to address all aspects, challenges and opportunities related to the data economy, including value creation, stakeholder mapping, data policy and sustainability implications.
Mobile tech helps transfer cash to afflicted rural Iraq
The Food and Agriculture Organisation of the United Nations has launched a cash-for-work programme aimed at rehabilitating agricultural infrastructure and …
Transformation Talk | Weekly news roundup 20.07.17
Tahawul Tech brings you Transformation Talk, a weekly roundup of the biggest news in the technology industry.
United Nations selects Dubai as data hub for MENASA region
As a result, Dubai is now in a direct position to inform and drive progress towards the UN 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development.
Careem, UNHCR join to enable refugee donations through app
Careem has launched its “UNHCR” car in Dubai, conceived in partnership with the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees, to allow passengers to donate and support refugees and displaced persons in the MENA region.
UN panel passes draft resolution on digital privacy threats
Following reports about U.S. surveillance worldwide, a United Nations panel has adopted a draft resolution on potential threats to human rights such as the right to privacy in the digital age.