Dubai is among the top five cities in the world offering a positive experience for its population through smart technology, according to the latest Smart Cities Index.
Global fintech investments reach $112 billion
Global financial technology (Fintech) funding rose to $111.8 billion in 2018, up 120 percent from $50.8 billion in 2017, according to the KPMG Pulse of Fintech report.
Spotify files antitrust complaint against Apple
Spotify has filed a complaint with EU antitrust regulators against Apple, saying the iPhone maker unfairly limits rivals to its own Apple Music streaming service, Reuters reported.
Dubai most attractive FDI destination for AI and robotics
Dubai has attracted more than $21 billion worth of foreign direct investments (FD) for artificial intelligence and robotics projects from 2015 to 2018.
Facebook suffers major global outage
Facebook users around the world have reportedly encountered problems logging into and posting on the site as well as on Instagram and WhatsApp.
World famous hacker to deliver keynote at Dubai event
World famous hackers, and in some cases, infamous, names in cybersecurity will descend to Dubai for GISEC.
Cyjax to launch Middle East operations
Cybersecurity services firm Cyjax has announced plans to launch its operations in the Middle East.
A10 Networks appoints new global field sales CTO
A10 Networks has announced that Ravi Raj Bhat has been appointed global field sales CTO and shared services SVP.
Data management challenges cost UAE firms $2 million a year: study
More than two-thirds of organisations in the UAE are losing more than one hour daily due to data being difficult to locate impacting business efficiency by 17 percent, according to a recent study.
Dubai’s digital transformation journey on spotlight at World Bank event
At a recent special knowledge-sharing event hosted by the World Bank in Washington, Smart Dubai showcases emirate’s digital transformation journey.
Du to foster local AI innovation and entrepreneurship
du, from Emirates Integrated Telecommunications Company (EITC), has announced the launch of the first-ever IoT and AI Pioneers Competition.
Snapchat launches special selfie filter in Saudi Arabia
On International Women’s Day, SC Johnson’s Glade brand has launched a new social media selfie lens on Snapchat aimed at celebrating the women in Saudi Arabia.
Dubai optimises AI to measure customer happiness
The Dubai Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has recently rolled out new smart cameras that measure customer’s satisfaction at four Customers Happiness Centres.
Dubai-based Emaar Group to launch blockchain tokens this year
Emaar Group has announced that it plans to leverage the significant potential of blockchain technology with plans to offer the Emaar community token for customers and partners by the end of this year.