Nine in 10 children across UAE and KSA have access to tablets, smartphones or other handheld electronic devices with screens.
Global communications firm unveils AI-powered lab
APCO Worldwide has announced the launch of the APCO AI Comms Lab, an innovation centre that leverages artificial intelligence-powered solutions to build and protect the reputations of major global brands, governments and organisations.
HTC to release first-ever blockchain-powered smartphone
HTC has revealed that the world’s first major blockchain phone – the Exodus – will be available early to fans in the third quarter of 2018.
Abu Dhabi calls for increased push to promote medical tourism
The Abu Dhabi Department of Health has urged all healthcare providers in the capital to document medical tourism patients’ records using its “Shafafiya” e-portal, effective as of September 2018.
Clean energy solutions take centre stage at DEWA’s WETEX, Dubai Solar Show
Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) has invited companies and organisations to participate and display their products and services at the 20th WETEX and the third Dubai Solar Show.
Dubai launches competition in search of “remarkable” healthcare talents
As part of its celebration for the Year of Zayed, the Dubai Health Authority (DHA) has launched a scientific research competition to recognise remarkable talent in the country in the medical field.
UAE airline offers special WhatsApp service to passengers
Etihad Airways has launched a WhatsApp Business solution, allowing guests to communicate instantly with the airline via the popular messaging app.
SAP-backed initiative trains over 16,000 EMEA youth to code
SAP’s coding initiative has reportedly trained more than 16,000 youth across the Middle East, North Africa, and Europe.
Oracle’s Blockchain cloud service goes live
The new service was first previewed at OpenWorld in October last year, and is based on the Linux Foundation’s open source Hyperledger Fabric platform – a collaboration tool for building Blockchain distributed ledger business networks, such as smart contract technology.
Jaguar EV users can now track journey data with this new app
Jaguar has launched an intelligent app to help drivers experience life with its all-electric I-PACE before even getting behind the wheel.
Meet the judges: TahawulTech.com Future Security Awards
TahawulTech.com is putting the spotlight on organisations and projects that have invested in innovative security initiatives that brought unprecedented value to their businesses.
Oman thwarted over 800M cyber-attacks: ITA
Oman has reportedly warded off over 880 million cyber-attacks on government networks in 2017, three times more than 2016 when the country recorded 279 million such attacks.
POWER OF 4 FORUM
Power of 4 Forum: HTC Vive regional head to discuss the Middle East’s VR boom
With the ability to affect healthcare, construction and retail, virtual reality will save lives in the future, as well as delivering unrivalled user experiences across the world.
UAE leaders, China’s President Xi discuss increased tech ties
President Xi Jinping of China is visiting the UAE heading a large delegation to further advance ties across trade, culture and technological cooperation between the two countries.