Dubai’s transport authority on Thursday poured cold water … and RTA is closely following the developments in this technology, and will study several options for determining the route which will be announced in the future.” The RTA stressed that projects …
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To censor the internet, 10 countries use Canadian filtering technology, researchers say
Citizen Lab researchers say Netsweeper’s filtering technology has also been deployed in several countries with records of human rights violations: Afghanistan, Bahrain, Kuwait, Qatar, Sudan, UAE, and Yemen and Somalia. Deibert said that by providing a …
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Dubai’s Careem admits to data breach, affects 14 million customers
A cyber-attack on Dubai-based ride sharing platform Careem has resulted in the theft of personal data of up to 14 million people in the Middle East, North Africa, Pakistan and Turkey. The company said it detected the attack on January 14 but added that it …
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HyperScale technology could revolutionise data management
HyperScale technology can help businesses use and exploit rapidly growing … at the one-day thought leadership forum which took place in Dubai yesterday. The event brought together industry experts, analysts, Commvault customers and partners from across …
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ICBC leads US$1.5 billion loan for Dubai solar project
INDUSTRIAL and Commercial Bank of China (ICBC) has been mandated as lead arranger for a US$1.5 billion senior loan to help finance the fourth phase of the Mohamed bin Rashid Solar Park in Dubai. ICBC will be joined on the syndicate by Bank of China and …
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UAE telco Etisalat posts $570m net profit in Q1
In the UAE, its home market, the subscriber base grew to 12.9 million … He added: “Adoption of cutting edge technologies is a strategic imperative that will always be a cornerstone in etisalat agenda, and while we operate in multiple markets with …
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Dubai to get exclusive student housing community
Rao said students staying at The Myriad Dubai in the summer semester, or returning home while keeping their room, will be offered a “subsidised lease”. The rent will include utility and WiFi bills. All rooms will have an en-suite bathroom. Regarding …
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Finablr Launched To Accelerate Customer-Focused Technology Innovations
As a diversified network, Finablr will combine the cumulative industry expertise of its trusted network brands including UAE Exchange, Travelex, Xpress Money etc. to deliver innovative-technology-driven and market-leading experiences. As a platform of …
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World Earth Day: Middle East’s solar projects are growing
READ: What is leading UAE’s $820bn constructions? In one of its latest initiatives, Saudi Arabia has signed a memorandum of understanding with Softbank, Japanese multinational, to construct a sprawling solar power unit of 200 GW by 2030. Pegged as world …
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UAE- Technology, sustainable tourism set to headline 25th ATM
(MENAFN – Khaleej Times) New hospitality projects, advanced technologies and sustainable travel trends will be discussed and highlighted during the 4-day Arabian Travel Market 2018, which opens today at Dubai World Trade Centre. The 25th edition of the ATM …
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10 technologies that make Dubai the smart city of the future
Dubai is also fostering the growth of AI technology. From drone taxis to Martian living hubs, this is one smart city. When it comes to using technology on a mass scale, the city of Dubai has always stood out as a gleaming example of innovation. It’s as …
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New technology to midscale hotels: What to expect at ATM
Dubai: From new technologies to growing demand for mid-scale hotels and responsible tourism, hoteliers will gather at the Arabian Travel Market (ATM) to discuss and showcase the latest trends in the travel industry. The annual travel exhibition will kick …
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Dubai’s biggest bank goes live with cheque blockchain project
Emirates NBD, Dubai’s biggest bank, has become the first to successfully go live at scale with “Cheque Chain”, a blockchain technology project that aims to cut cheque-related fraud. Following a successful pilot last year overseen by Emirates NBD Future Lab …
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Technology industry sees highest turnover rate
The technology industry in the Middle East and North Africa saw … Check out getthat.com/jobs for hundreds of jobs in the UAE.
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Experts discuss technology’s role in our lives
DUBAI: Experts from different fields of technology and education have termed the rapid change of technology in our lives as a significant shift of behaviour, lifestyle and learning. They termed data as a new oil and new currency resulting in technological …
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It’s time for digital payments in the UAE
with 69 per cent interested in paying using fingerprint recognition and 56 per cent keen to pay using eye scanning technology. This has led analysts to estimate that the UAE Mobile Wallet Project is expected to see Dh50 billion in payments switched from …
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Seventh Dubai HeliShow to kick off in November 2018
The seventh edition of Dubai HeliShow, the biennial international helicopter technology and operations exhibition dedicated to the helicopter industry, will be held from November 6 to 8, 2018, at the Royal Pavilion, Al Maktoum International Airport …
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