Technology
QFZA to be home to Qatar’s First Laptop Manufacturing Facility
Qatar will soon have its first state-of-the-art laptop manufacturing facility, the Qatar Free Zones Authority (QFZA) revealed yesterday. The 2,500 square meter factory in Umm Alhoul Free Zone is being developed under a partnership between leading US electronic company iLife Digital and Prime Technologies, which is a subsidiary of Ali [...]
Barwa Bank rebrands into Dukhan Bank, eyes ambitious business and digital transformation
Doha, Qatar – Marking the start of an exciting new banking journey, Barwa Bank, Qatar’s leading banking player, announced its rebranding into Dukhan Bank, effective October 2020. The announcement that was made on October 07, 2020, featured the presence of H.E Sheikh Abdulla Bin Saoud Al-Thani, Governor of Qatar Central [...]
How To Change Your Google Advertising Settings
If you’ve ever seen an ad and thought “Why am I seeing this?” you’re not alone. Google personalizes the ads you see based on your Google account’s activity — and sometimes, that can lead to weird results. Fortunately, if you want to see ads that are more relevant to you, [...]
The Best Organization Apps to Simplify Your Life
When you're juggling it all—work,kids, relationships, networking—it's not always easy to keep tabs on everything. Here to save the day is the best organization apps—to help you manage to be your best, most productive selves. Wunderlist If you have multiple to-do lists, this app is a lifesaver. The intuitive design [...]
Qatar ranks at top in world Internet readiness index
Qatar has become one of the most digitally developed countries in the region, and has performed exceptionally well —number one — in terms of Internet readiness, policy support and adaptability of new technology, in a latest study by a globally renowned research and analysis firm. Qatar ranks 2nd in the [...]
MoTC opens Threat Hunters 2020 Competition
The Ministry of Transport and Communications (MoTC), in co-operation with the ITU Arab Regional Cybersecurity Centre (ARCC), has opened registration for Qatar Threat Hunters 2020. In a statement yesterday, the MoTC said it is inviting all those who are interested in information security and those who have unique skills of [...]