The UAE has retained its good standing at this year’s edition of the Global Innovation Index (GII) ranking number one …
du pushes to advance UAE’s ICT ecosystem
du, in collaboration with Cisco, has unveiled a white paper outlining its transformational journey towards becoming an ‘ICT service provider’ by 2021.
AI adoption could increase UAE’s GDP by $96 billion: study
Rapid adoption of artificial intelligence (AI) solutions will increase the UAE’s GDP by $96 billion by 2030, enabling organisations to better meet and predict customer and citizen trends and drive digital business innovation.
Emirates Transport enlists Oracle to drive digital transformation
Emirates Transport has implemented Oracle Cloud Applications to drive a major digital transformation across all its core business operations.
Microsoft hones next-generation of AI talents in the UAE
Microsoft has commenced its training sessions at the region’s first AI Summer camp, a unique initiative that aims at developing mechanisms to apply the UAE Strategy for Artificial Intelligence.
What’s in a name?: thwarting identity theft
It is remarkable how much information about a person can be picked up by a trawl through through the Internet. …
Hikvision powers surveillance tech with AI
Hikvision, a global firm focused on developing innovative video surveillance products and solutions, has officially launched the Global AI Tour covering multiple continents around the world.
The race to space: UAE astronaut programme enters final stage
The Mohammed bin Rashid Space Centre has announced that 18 candidates are currently undergoing the final stage of the interviews leading up to choosing the first Emirati astronaut corps of the UAE Astronaut Programme.
What the Uber-Careem deal says about Middle East startup culture
The MAGNiTT Exit report in 2017 revealed that there was a total of 60 startup exits – the point an investor (usually a venture capitalist) sells their stake in a firm to realise their gains – across the MENA in the years of 2012 to 2017.
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Power of 4 Forum: Support Legal CTO joins expert Blockchain panel
tahawultech.com will welcome Support Legal’s newly appointed chief technology officer to the stage for the upcoming Power of 4 Fourth Industrial Revolution Forum later this year.
UAE cybersecurity firm to safeguard Expo 2020 digital network
Expo 2020 Dubai is teaming up with UAE-headquartered DarkMatter to deploy advanced cybersecurity technologies that will help safeguard digital experiences at the upcoming mega event.
Analysts: Uber-Careem deal in the interest of the industry
The last two and half years haven’t been easy for Uber Technologies. Post the exit of its former CEO Travis …
Middle East unicorn Careem responds to merger talks
Uber is reportedly in “preliminary talks” with local competitor Careem to strike a deal that would see the two companies merge.
China-backed fund brings new opportunities to Middle East tech firms
London-based investment firm Centricus has partnered with Chinese firms China Merchants Group and SPF Group to launch a $15 billion fund aimed at technology companies globally.
UAE tax authority updates e-Services to ease customs clearance
The Federal Tax Authority (FTA) has revealed details of updates to its electronic services (e-Services) that have been designed to provide a greater number of facilities for customs clearance companies that operate under its approval.
DP World subsidiary launches electronic trade portal in the Dominican Republic
DT World will provide its ‘Mawani’ system that connects logistics services onto one platform, as well as management and consultancy services to DR Trade.
UAE IT market to surpass AED 20 billion in 2018
Nationwide digital transformation, Smart Cities, and Expo 2020 Dubai, will drive the UAE’s IT market to AED 20 billion in 2018, BMI Research predicts.
MENA projects shortlisted for global future cities competition
The Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS), in partnership with the United Kingdom National Commission for UNESCO, has announced the shortlist for the Cities for our Future competition.
Modernising farming techniques vital for food security: UAE minister
The Ministry of Climate Change and Environment, MOCCAE, conducted a series of visits to farmers and landowners in the UAE to encourage them to use modern agricultural and harvesting techniques.
DEWA opens AI-powered digital command centre
Saeed Mohammed Al Tayer, MD and CEO of Dubai Electricity and Water Authority, DEWA, has inaugurated DEWA’s Digital Command Centre.