Category: TECHNOLOGY

Apparently, tomorrow is World WiFi day – who knew? Not us, that’s for sure. But no matter, because in a move to help celebrate the international day of recognition for cable-free internet, WiFi UAE is giving users complimentary high-speed access to ... ( read original story ...)

... passengers are unaware of many of Dubai International's more recent facilities and services, like the dedicated Kids' Zone to let children blow off steam, and a major upgrade to provide the world's best airport Wi-Fi. Combined with the amazing special ... ( read original story ...)

Immensa Technology Labs, the UAE’s leading Additive Manufacturing (AM, or 3D printing) company, has launched the country’s first 3D printing facility in line with the ‘Dubai 3D Printing Strategy’ launched by His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid ... ( read original story ...)

Dubai: Three factors are working against greater uptake of solar power generation among UAE businesses, says Jeremy Crane, CEO of alternative energy consultancy Yellow Door. Cost isn’t one of them. Crane estimates going solar saves Dubai firms 15-20 per ... ( read original story ...)

Axilspot, a global vendor in enterprise wireless networking, has launched its new ASW120 In-wall wireless access point in Middle East and Africa region to help businesses manage their growing indoor workload congestions, using a secure and reliable network ... ( read original story ...)

The Dubai Blockchain Strategy seeks to unlock the opportunities that the blockchain presents through the adoption of blockchain technology in public services, being at the forefront of global thought on blockchain technology and, lastly, by helping the ... ( read original story ...)

A study of the UAE's IT job market shows that demand for information security ... is the importance of investing in a sound risk management framework that involves technology change management as well as updated software - all of which could have prevented ... ( read original story ...)

Freedom of Information requests by the BBC found technology exports to Saudi Arabia, the UAE, Qatar, Oman, Morocco and Algeria. The sales are legal, however human rights campaigners have questioned the ethics behind a UK firm enabling mass spying on a ... ( read original story ...)

UAE-based banking institution Emirates Islamic announced that it is the first Islamic financial institution to have introduced blockchain technology into its cheques, as a measure to prevent frauds. Emirates Islamic has named this initiative as ‘Cheque ... ( read original story ...)

Dubai Airports, the operator of the world's busiest airport, will test a new facial recognition technology this year that will eliminate long queues at its flagship, Dubai International Airport (DXB). DXB, which handled 83.6 million passengers last year ... ( read original story ...)