It’s a sad fact, that cyber-attacks often go hand in hand with major sporting events, including the World Cup, as they give cyber criminals easy access to a frequent stream of online activities from incautious soccer fans
Dubai Area 2071 to host EY’s innovation centre
Dubai Future Foundation has announced that it will be hosting the EY wavespace centre within Area 2071 in Dubai.
Honor kicks off “Global Theme Design Contest”
The Honor 10 Global Theme Design Contest formally begins May 25th, inviting designers from all around the world to send in their thematic interface designs.
SoftBank’s Masayoshi Son on the hunt for global tech unicorns
SoftBank Group Corp’s CEO Masayoshi Son said on Wednesday he plans to devote the bulk of his time on the double down on the firm’s ambitious tech investment strategy.
“It’s time for video to move forward and evolve,” says Instagram CEO
Facebook -owned social network Instagram launched a mobile app on Wednesday dedicated to user-generated videos up to an hour long.
Cyber scams targeting WhatsApp users increase in Kuwait
According to a source at the Electronic and Cyber Crime Combatting Department (ECCCD), affiliated to the Criminal Investigation Department, the majority of scammers who target users in Kuwait are from abroad.
UAE telcos to develop smart realty projects with Dubai Properties
Telecom operators du and Etisalat have announced that they teamed up with Dubai Properties to provide smart ICT infrastructure for its upcoming realty projects.
Saudi Arabia, Russia fuel tech industry with $2 billion in investments
The Russian Direct Investment Fund (RDIF) together with partners from Saudi Arabia intend to invest $2 billion in technology projects in 2019, according to a report by Russian news Agency Tass.
Blockchain makes headway in Dubai’s hospitality industry
Lucid Pay, a smart settlement platform, has recently integrated blockchain technology into the systems of the iconic five-star resort Atlantis, The Palm, making it the first for hotels worldwide.
Global IoT platform market poised to hit $4.9B
The international market for IoT device management and application enablement platforms surged to $1.1 billion in 2017, according to a new study by IoT analyst firm Berg Insight.
Cybersecurity awareness gains traction among enterprises: report
Cybersecurity awareness programmes are beginning to gain ground among businesses, however, many of the professionals responsible for their implementation are challenged by a lack of time, budget and resources.
Reel Cinemas brings 270-degree cinema experience to Dubai
Dubai’s Reel Cinemas will soon provide UAE moviegoers with a 270-degree panoramic film viewing experience within a theatre setting.
Uber launches new portal for women in Saudi Arabia
The company has reportedly launched a registration portal that will serve as a one-stop shop for Saudi women interested in driving on Uber.
Over 80% of UAE centennials are mobile gamers: study
The global gaming market will reach over $115 billion in 2018. At over $50 billion, the mobile gaming industry accounts for nearly half of all the global gaming revenue.