As Dubai continually unleashes a series of ambitious transport initiatives, how long will it be before self-driving cars are making their way up and down Sheikh Zayed Road?
Come fly with me
Group CEO of UAE-based travel booking agent, Musafir.com, Rajesh Pareek shares his plans to progress the firm’s online booking business, and how technology is disrupting the industry.
Saudi Arabia’s alfanar empowers 20,000 staff with smart tech portfolio
With over 20,000 employees on its books and an increasingly international sales team to support, CIO Marco van de Sandt has built the foundations of technological change at alfanar, which is now reaping the benefits.
CNME’s CIO roundtable explores customer experience in digital transformation
In partnership with Avaya and AGC Networks, CNME hosted a roundtable discussion on how organisations can put the customer experience at the heart of their digital transformation initiatives.
Self-driving car firm Tesla to accept online orders in the UAE
Global technology pioneer Elon Musk today announced that driverless and electric vehicle manufacturer Tesla is now accepting online orders for its Model S and X vehicles in the UAE.
Which industries has digitalisation culled?
A range of household names have succumbed to the power of digital technology in recent years. We explore where the likes of Kodak went wrong, as well as the industries that are on the verge of the most profound disruption – or even extinction.
Bibop Gresta: Hyperloop the safest mode of transport
CNME spoke with the chairman and co-founder of Hyperloop Transportation Technologies, Bibop Gresta, and heard what HTT’s arrival will mean for enterprise technology.
Emirates NBD launches digital-only millennials bank
Emirates NBD has announced the launch of Liv., its digital-only bank targeted at millennials. The new digital banking proposition is …
Oracle announces Dubai Digital Hub
Oracle has announced the opening of its 400-salesperson ‘Digital Hub’, as well as the expected mid-2017 go-live of its first Middle East data centre in Abu Dhabi.
Samsung announces Galaxy Note7 fire causes
Following several months of investigations, Samsung Electronics today announced the cause of the Note7 incidents as two separate lithium-ion battery faults, as well as explaining measures to prevent a recurrence during a press conference held in Seoul, Korea.
Medcare deploys fresh converged network solution for patient experience
Determined to empower physicians and nurses with real-time information, as well as enhancing the patient experience, Medcare’s general manager for IT Naushad Mohammed opted for a fresh converged network solution.
Dubai Municipality becomes SDN-equipped
The Dubai Municipality is mandated to fulfill the ambitions of Smart Dubai. Determined to modernise the organisation’s IT environment, the government arm’s IT team has set about consolidating its infrastructure.
South Korean prosecutors set sights on Samsung heir
Prosecutors are seeking an arrest warrant for Samsung Group’s Jay Y. Lee, following allegations including bribery and embezzlement, according to …
Dubai FDI CEO Fahad Al Gergawi on why cloud will transform MENA
Speaking at the recent launch of Amazon Web Services’ presence in the Middle East and North Africa, Fahad Al Gergawi, CEO, Dubai FDI, discussed the criticality of technology in developing the emirate’s business environment.