UAE telecom regulator updates registration requirements for mobile users

Dubai: The Telecommunications and Digital Government Regulatory Authority (TDRA) announced the release of an updated version of the Regulatory Policy on Registration Requirements for mobile consumers. The updates included aspects related to the registration of mobile SIM Cards point of sales (PoS), and require that the applicant for the registration of PoS must communicate with […]

iWire raises $34 million in Series A funding

One of the emerging leaders in the Internet of Things (IoT), iWire has raised a Series A $34-million funding round led by Noor Capital. The company will expand its geographic presence across 12 countries by building the digital communication infrastructure to power massive IoT solutions. Over the past three years, iWire has raised more than […]

Sheikh Mohammed launches Skill-up Academy to support startups and entrepreneurs

Dubai: His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice-President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, launched a Skill-Up Academy and a Scale-up Platform to support startups and entrepreneurs. During a visit to the Ministry of Economy on Monday, Sheikh Mohammed announced the launch of smart gate “Grow in UAE” to […]