Following Atlas’ acrobatics act, Musk said “This is nothing. In a few years, that bot will move so fast you’ll need a strobe light to see it. Sweet dreams.”
Human-machine partnerships: what to expect in 2018
Mohammed Amin, SVP, Middle East, Turkey and Africa, Dell EMC highlights the upcoming trends in human-machine partnerships for 2018.
ITA CEO Al-Ruzaiqi: Oman’s IoT platform is ready
“The IoT platform is ready, and it is now up to the sectors to implement it as they want,” said Dr. Salim Al-Ruzaiqi, CEO of ITA.
Bahrain’s EDB inks agreement with US-based fintech firm Almas
EDB and Almas will seek to cooperate in the field of fintech innovation, ensuring the Kingdom remains one of the region’s leading fintech hubs.
Blockchain startup Jibrel Network launches token sale
“Our focus is providing an open source infrastructure where users, investors and brokers can tokenise their asset,” Jibrel Network co-founder Talal Tabbaa.
Hyperloop’s Abu Dhabi-Al Ain study results expected ‘very soon’
Bibop Gresta has revealed that the results of the feasibility study for the Abu Dhabi-Al Ain route via Hyperloop technology will be announced “very soon.”
Bahrain to host sixth annual SME conference next month
The conference will be held at The Wyndham Grand Hotel in Bahrain Bay, under the theme ‘The role of leadership and training in SMEs development towards technology transfer.’
Bahrain’s Tamkeen, iGA to enhance government IT training
Tamkeen will be supporting individuals working in the IT sector, while iGA will manage the programme supervision with AWS and public entities.
Oman establishes dedicated Blockchain Club
The establishment of the first Blockchain Club in the Sultanate follows a successful Blockchain Symposium earlier this month.
Oman Technology Fund enlists Ireland’s NDRC to provide startup expertise
NDRC will provide expertise and personnel throughout a three-month programme for 10 start-ups from the MENA region, with the OTF investing the required capital.
Bahrain’s Batelco to develop Tier III data centres
This latest project from Batelco is central to the overall data centre plan for Bahrain, in line with the vision to be a leading data hub in the region.
How Microsoft is enhancing Renault’s F1 2020 goal
Ahead of Sunday’s grand finale in Abu Dhabi, Tahawul Tech caught up with Renault Sport F1’s managing director Cyril Abiteboul to discuss the team’s partnership with Microsoft, and how this is impacting the overall goal of returning to championship status by 2020.
Etisalat, du launch new legal VoIP service in UAE for monthly fee
The UAE’s two telecommunications providers have both listed VoIP-based app, Botim, as part of their ‘unlimited’ voice and video call service.
China’s EHang eyes 2018 roll-out of flying taxis in Dubai
EHang has also announced ambitious mass production plans to reach markets in Saudi Arabia, Singapore and several European cities.