Technology
Ericsson ConsumerLab: Lebanese instant messaging above global average
- Consumers in Lebanon are gradually adopting a networked lifestyle, with higher mobile broadband connectivity and smartphone ownership compared to global levels
- Lebanese consumers are social participants in two or more ins
ICT Fund organizes drones and robotics competition
Initiative aims to generate innovative ideas and projects that will serve humanity
Social media emerging as major business enabler for Arab SMEs, says Orient Planet Research report
- 92 per cent of polled GCC SMEs already on social media
- Facebook, Twitter and LinkedIn driving unprecedented customer engagement for Arab SMEs
- Internet users in the Arab World is poised to climb to 226 million by 2018
- SMEs contributes around 33 percent to GDP and comprises nearly 25 percent of the total labor force in Saudi Ar
UAE and Estonia share best smart e-service practices
Exchange made during visit of UAE delegation
A delegation from the Telecommunications Regulatory Authority (TRA) together with several government entities made an official three-day visit to Estonia which started yesterday, to exchange knowledge and experiences regarding the UAE’s recent achievements in the smart transformation of its e-services and promote joint collaboration between the two countries.
Telecommunications Regulatory Authority concludes 2nd Summer Innovation Camp
Camp’s success reflects creativity of Emirati students
The Telecommunications Regulatory Authority (TRA) has concluded its second Summer Innovation Camp organized from 17th July to 18th August 2016 and attended by around 2000 students, an increase of 62% from last year’s attendees.
Ford Targets Fully Autonomous Vehicle for Ride Sharing in 2021; Invests in New Tech Companies, Doubles Silicon Valley Team
- Ford announces intention to deliver high-volume, fully autonomous vehicle for ride sharing in 2021
- Ford investing in or collaborating with four startups on autonomous vehicle development
- Company also doubling Silicon Valley team and more than doubling Palo Alto campus
UAE among top performers in E-Government Development Index 2016
Joins ranks with Switzerland, Slovenia and Lithuania in e-services development
UAE ranks 8th globally and 1st regionally in UN’s 2016 e-Smart Services Index
UAE eyes topmost rank by 2021
The UAE has moved up by four ranks in its position in the e-smart services index of the E-Government Development Index (EGDI) issued by the United Nations Department of Economics and Social Affairs (UNDESA)--ranking 8th (0.8913) globally with the Republic of Estonia. The EGDI is an important component in the overall index used to determine growth in e-government development.