Four in five large GCC enterprises still rely solely on usernames and passwords for authentication to corporate networks, according to Microsoft’s Digital Transformation survey.
YouTube shooter “hated” the company for censoring her content
The suspect in a gun attack at YouTube’s HQ in California had expressed anger over its treatment of her video postings, media reports say.
Saudi crown prince visits Virgin Galactic base
The crown prince of Saudi Arabia has visited Virgin founder Richard Branson at the entrepreneur’s California space port. Mohammed Bin Salman, who is on …
Saudi Arabia homeland security market surpasses $4 billion
Saudi Arabia homeland security market comprising monitoring and surveillance, restricted entry systems, and perimeter security solutions, holds the lion’s share of the Saudi market, at $4.2 billion, according to analyst firm Frost and Sullivan.
Canon names new president for EMEA operations
Canon EMEA has announced the appointment of Yuichi Ishizuka as the new President & CEO for Canon Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA), succeeding Rokus van Iperen who is retiring after six years in the role.
Facebook takes down Russian troll accounts
Facebook has reportedly suspended 70 accounts, 138 pages and 65 Instagram accounts associated with a “troll factory,” which has been sanctioned by US authorities for fake activism and misleading political posts.
Digital transformation in telecom sector on spotlight in Dubai
SAMENA Telecommunications Council and Tech Mahindra will jointly hold the Beyond Connectivity (BYC 2018) – Tech Mahindra Annual Communications, Media and Entertainment (CME) Summit 2018, themed “In The Future”.
Snap in talks to open office in Saudi Arabia
Snap Inc, owner of social media platform Snapchat, is reportedly in talks with Saudi Arabia to open an office in the Kingdom, CNBC said citing sources familiar with the discussion.
Assailant kills herself after attacking YouTube HQ
A female shooter has reportedly opened fire at the YouTube’s headquarters in California, injuring three people before apparently turning the gun on herself, according to a report by CNBC.
Data is the currency of the future, says Google exec
Data is the ‘new oil’ and the currency for the future and the media should be careful while sharing it,” said Carlo Biondo, President, EMEA Strategic Partnerships, Google.
Global tech firms sign up to train Arab coders in UAE
Microsoft, Oracle and SAP have reportedly been signed as partners of the Dubai Future Foundation to support the One Million Arab Coders initiative.
Sheikh Mohammed lends voice to Dubai’s Translation Challenge
Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, the Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, together with Crown Prince and Dubai Executive Council Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum visited the Translation Challenge site to review its progress, which falls under the Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Arabic e-Learning Project.
Omanis urged to take part in boosting renewable energy sector
The German University of Technology in Oman (GUtech) has recently held a five-day solar photovoltaic course.
Alibaba sues Dubai-based cryptocurrency firm
Alibaba Group Holding has reportedly filed a trademark lawsuit against a Dubai-based firm arguing that it caused confusion by using its trademarked name to raise more than $3.5 million in cryptocurrency known as “Alibabacoins.”