McAfee’s chief technology officer has said that Petya is a natural evolution of the WannaCry ransomware attack – and that …
Mimecast: Organisations should accept and prepare for Petya
Email security specialist Mimecast’s director of security product management Steven Malone, has said that organisations need to be prepared for the …
Emirates begins biometric, automated departure gate projects
Emirates is beginning work on two new projects that will “streamline” the check-in and immigration checks at Dubai international Airport …
MoI mulls drone tracking devices for fine collection
The UAE’s Ministry of Interior has mooted the enforcement of tracking devices on drones, which would record data on flight …
WhatsApp voice and video calls now available in the UAE
WhatsApp video and voice calls have gone live in the UAE, with the country’s Telecommunications Regulatory Authority denying that changes …
Steve Jobs built iPhone due to ‘Microsoft exec rivalry’
Steve Jobs’ biggest motivation for building the first iPhone was a rivalry with an unnamed Microsoft executive, according to Apple’s …
Smart Dubai board considers Vision 2021 prospects
The Smart Dubai Office (SDO) board of directors has held its 10th meeting, congratulating its members on the successful completion of …
Dubai Health Authority launches medical examination portal
The Dubai Health Authority (DHA) has launched the Salem Medical Fitness System to facilitate preparation of medical examination applications online …
Oman launches eVisa service
Royal Oman Police has launched its eVisa service, which allows tourists to apply online for visas to visit the Sultanate …
Salesforce, IDC predict $1.1 trillion AI-CRM impact
Salesforce has announced new research from IDC detailing the economic impact of artificial intelligence on CRM, predicting the creation …
Sandooq Al Watan aims to cultivate ‘Emirati Google’ by 2071
A new startup funding project launched by a group of local businessmen, has announced its three-point plan to develop an …
UAE ranks 35th in Global Innovation Index 2017
The United Arab Emirates has ranked 35th globally and 1st for Arab countries in the tenth annual Global Innovation Index, an indicator of the innovation performance of 127 countries.
Kalanick irrigation: Uber CEO’s absence means a cleaner ride
After months of scandal and scepticism surrounding the company, Uber CEO Travis Kalanick has taken an indefinite leave of absence …
Accenture sets 2025 Middle East gender equality goal
Accenture has set a target of achieving a gender-balanced workforce, with 50 percent women and 50 percent men, by 2025. …