SSICT News
New variants of Russian mobile Banking Trojan Riltok go international
Kaspersky researchers have discovered that the money-stealing mobile malware, Riltok has launched new variants and is extending its targeting from Russia to the rest of the world, starting with Europe, disguising itself as services popular in France, Italy and the United Kingdom. Riltkok was first observed in mid-2018. Riltok is a Banking Trojan. These represent […]
du Becomes First VMware Verified Cloud Provider in MENA_ENG
du, from Emirates Integrated Telecommunications Company (EITC), has taken a pioneering leap in the cloud arena by becoming the first Cloud provider to be VMware Cloud verified in the Middle East & North Africa (MENA) region. This accreditation solidifies du’s ability to support and drive cloud implementation for government entities and enterprises in the UAE. […]
Blockchain for nonprofit organizations: Ecsite holds e-voting using Polys platform
Ecsite, the European network of science centers and museums, chose Polys, a blockchain-based voting system powered by Kaspersky, to make a collective choice at its recent annual meeting. Nonprofit organizations (NPOs) are increasingly interested in such voting methods, and Ecsite is among the first to shift towards this kind of digital decision making. Voting is […]
Seera Group Selects AWS as its Preferred Cloud Provider
Today, Amazon Web Services (AWS), an Amazon.com company, announced that Seera Group (formerly Al Tayyar Travel Group), one of the leading providers of travel services in the Middle East and North Africa, has selected AWS as its preferred cloud provider and will run the vast majority of its workloads on the world’s leading cloud. The […]
Soar Over Dubai’s Magnificent Landmarks in a Helicopter with FlyHigh Dubai Helicopter Services by Alpha Destination Management
Nothing captures Dubai’s impressive skyline and landmarks like a helicopter ride. Check in at FlyHigh Dubai’s five-star helipad and heli-lounge at Atlantis The Palm and fly over the city’s magnificent attractions for an unforgettable experience with the ‘Heli & Sightseeing’ package. Combine leisure with luxury and landmarks with Dubai City Tour and Abu Dhabi City […]
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EITC Women Council Kick-Starts Gender Diversity Agenda with Exclusive
The Emirates Integrated Telecommunications Company (EITC) Women Council has recently organised a full-day workshop for female and male professionals in the company, marking 100 days since the Council’s inception. Recognising the 100-day milestone, 100 employees participated in the event, which was held at The Retreat Palm Dubai in Palm Jumeirah. The Council was established at […]
LG TO EXPAND PARTNERSHIP WITH QT ON NEXT GENERATION EMBEDDED DEVICES RUNNING WEBOS
LG Electronics (LG) announced the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding with The Qt Company, the Finnish-based software developer behind the Qt Project, to expand its existing collaboration on webOS. The expanded partnership will focus on embedding LG’s open source webOS platform in future automotive, robotics and smart home devices as well as positioning webOS […]
GROHE reveals new technologies and sustainable advancements during 2019 Innovation Day
GROHE, the world’s leading single-brand manufacturer and supplier of sanitary fittings, showcased a wide range of sustainable product innovations at the 2019 Innovation Day held at Dubai’s Rixos Hotel. Leading architects, interior designers, and media attended the event, and interacted with GROHE’s bathroom solutions, kitchen systems, and intelligent water management solutions. GROHE’s latest innovations aim […]
du Expands 5G Mobile offers with Huawei Mate 20 X
du, from Emirates Integrated Telecommunications Company (EITC), is empowering customers across the UAE to experience the power of 5G with the launch of the 5G-enabled Huawei Mate 20 X. The latest addition to the company’s growing 5G device portfolio will be available for purchase on July 18, with the pre-order phase starting from July 4. […]
BAHRAIN AND UK FIRST IN THE WORLD TO PILOT NEW ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE PROCUREMENT GUIDELINES ACROSS GOVERNMENT
Bahrain has announced it will pilot new guidelines for the procurement of Artificial Intelligence in the public sector, produced by the World Economic Forum (WEF) Centre for the Fourth Industrial Revolution. The announcement was made by WEF and the Bahrain Economic Development Board (EDB) – the public agency tasked with attracting investment to the Kingdom […]
Ford’s Car Hacks for Millennials: How to Change a Wheel
While many young drivers love the freedom that comes from getting behind the wheel, few possess knowledge of simple, practical car repair skills that can get them out of a jam. But knowing how to go about easy jobs, like changing a wheel, means that young drivers needn’t feel helpless if they find themselves with […]
Kaspersky extends cooperation with INTERPOL in joint fight against cybercrime
Kaspersky, a global cybersecurity company, and INTERPOL have signed a new five-year agreement to reinforce their collaboration in the fight against cybercrime around the world. This is the second agreement between the two parties following the first signed in 2014. On July 3, Eugene Kaspersky, CEO of Kaspersky, and Tim Morris, Executive Director of Police […]
44% businesses who maintain books of accounts manually or using excel are unaware of any business management software
Small and medium businesses (SMBs) are a backbone of any economy as they contribute immensely to the country’s GDP, employment generation and exports. In UAE this sector constitutes of over 94% of the total businesses in the country. While they have high potential of growth, they are still ignorant to the immense benefits automated accounting […]
MIT Technology Review Lists Huawei in 50 Smartest Companies
Huawei was named one of the 50 Smartest Companies by MIT Technology Review on June 29, 2019. Since 2010, the MIT Technology Review, a globally influential technology media outlet, has annually published a list of the 50 companies that best combine innovative technology with an effective business model around the world. MIT Technology Review picks […]
Ericsson’s 5G leadership in Europe awarded at World 5G Summit
Ericsson, Swisscom, and strategic partners Qualcomm Technologies and OPPO have been recognized on the European stage with a prestigious award at this year’s World 5G Summit in London, UK. The partners were jointly awarded the “Best 5G Network Development in Europe” award at a June 12 ceremony for their industry-leading implementations of 5G products and […]
ISALEX19 Exercise Kicks-off in Abu Dhabi
The International Security Alliance’s First Joint Exercise (ISALEX19) hosted by the UAE Ministry of Interior (MoI) kicked-off yesterday (Sunday). The exercise witnessed the participation of 50 representatives from law enforcement agencies from the International Security Alliance (ISA) countries including members of tactical teams; swift intervention units; and media, communications, civil defense and Explosive Ordnance Disposal […]
Huawei Launches its Latest Wireless Earphones HUAWEI FreeLace in Saudi Arabia
Huawei unveiled HUAWEI FreeLace, new exquisitely designed wireless earphones that offer intelligent connectivity, powerful audio and long battery life. Supporting HUAWEI HiPair, HUAWEI FreeLace can easily be paired with Huawei Smartphones and tablets, and fast charged by Huawei Smartphones, tablets and PCs which have USB-C connector—by simply plugging into the device. Launching in Graphite Black, […]
The Revolutionary HONOR 20 Pro to Arrive Soon in the KSA
Following an upbeat reception at its global unveiling recently in London, HONOR – the leading smartphone e-brand, has announced the regional launch of the HONOR 20 PRO. The Google Play-certified HONOR 20 PRO will be available at all leading retailers across the KSA in August. Demonstrating the company’s commitment to delivering the best technology and […]
Trend Micro Strengthens Middle East Leadership Team as Value of Cybersecurity Market Surges to SAR83 Billion by 2022
Trend Micro Incorporated (TYO: 4704; TSE: 4704), a global leader in cybersecurity solutions, has bolstered the Middle East leadership team with a new managing director for Saudi Arabia and a new head of sales operations in Middle East and North Africa (MENA) to support surging demand for cybersecurity, with research showing that the region’s cybersecurity […]
Dubai achieves 19% reduction in net CO2 emissions
In conjunction with the convening of the preparatory conference for the UN 2019 Climate Summit (COP 25) in Abu Dhabi, the Dubai Supreme Council of Energy announced that the net CO2 emissions of Dubai have decreased by 19% compared to the business as usual (BAU) scenario and 10% below the Carbon Abatement Strategy 2021 target […]
Huawei is Preparing to Launch the First 5G Smartphone in Saudi Along with a New Breakthrough 5G Router
If you thought the download speed you have on your phone is fast enough, then you are in for a surprise. Thanks to the 5G connection, you can now download sizeable HD movies in a few seconds. 5G will not only make our smartphones better, but it will also usher in new immersive experiences, such […]
With proven technological track record, LG Electronics to lead the smart energy industry with its total HVAC solution
As a leader in the HVAC industry, LG Electronics is strengthening its foothold as a pioneering provider of smart energy solutions in the Middle East & African (MEA) market. According to Mordor Intelligence, a global market research company, the energy management system market in the MEA region is expected to grow at an annual rate […]