Dubai International Financial Centre, DIFC has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with professional services company Accenture to foster innovation in the financial services industry globally.
We should harness AI to ensure high quality of life, says UAE minister
The UAE has launched the ‘National Strategy for Artificial Intelligence (AI)’ to ensure a better and prosperous future for the country, said Sheikh Nahyan bin Mubarak Al Nahyan, Minister of Tolerance.
Abu Dhabi Police busts phone fraud gang
The Abu Dhabi Police has reportedly arrested a gang of 11 people of Asian origin who committed phone fraud.
Blockchain tipped to have the most “significant impact” in 4IR
Alex Tapscott, author of the Blockchain Revolution, reiterated that Blockchain technology will have bigger impact than any other technologies in the Fourth Industrial Revolution as it represents the second era of the internet – the internet of value.
“Cryptocurrencies life-changing”: Football legend Michael Owen
Ex-Real Madrid and England footballer Michael Owen has said that cryptocurrencies and Blockchain will be a staple of the future, …
Why healthcare firms need a cybersecurity health check
Over the last few years, the healthcare industry has become a prime target of cyber-attacks. While most healthcare organisations are committed to patient privacy no matter what it takes, some are still behind in terms of cybersecurity adoption and advancement.
Unitrends, Sariya IT Distribution host partner event
Unitrends and Sariya IT Distribution hosted its first regional Partner Meet in Dubai.
Demand for AI talent grows five-fold in five years
The percentage of jobs requiring Artificial Intelligence (AI) skills have witnessed a nearly five-fold increase globally since 2013, experts revealed.
Global crypto exchange for celebrities comes to the Middle East
In a partnership aimed at expanding its celebrity token footprint to the Middle East, the Global Crypto Offering Exchange (GCOX) …
UAE to save $2.9 billion annually with AI
Artificial intelligence and blockchain technologies will enable the UAE government stands to save $2.9 billion (AED 11 billion) in economic return and $105.9 million (AED 389 million) in government documents alone per year, according to AI Minister Omar bin Sultan Al Olama
Firms you should meet at GISEC 2018
Gulf Information Security Expo & Conference (GISEC 2018) for the fourth consecutive year, is being held at the Dubai World …
Avanza: The “eyes and ears” of Blockchain
The CEO of the firm that has been a crucial partner to Dubai’s Blockchain ambitions has highlighted the need for …
Wikipedia co-founder rips into site at Future Blockchain Summit
The co-founder of Wikipedia has used the Future Blockchain Summit at Dubai World Trade Centre to highlight the website’s flaws …
“Blockchain’s abstraction makes it limitless”: Wikipedia co-founder
The inaugural Future Blockchain Summit at Dubai World Trade Centre kicked off with an engaging panel discussion on the potential …
What the future holds for cryptocurrency regulation
One place in the world that does not lack enthusiasm for cryptocurrencies is Dubai: the emirate is home to a string of initiatives linked to the blockchain-based virtual currencies.
Space missions can help solve humanity’s most critical issues: UAE minister
The space sector will help solve critical issues around renewable energy, transportation, nutrition and water conservation according to Dr. Ahmad …
“IT infrastructures a burden to business”: AWS VP
An Amazon Web Services executive has said that the a serverless future will soon become a reality, and that organisations …
UAE cements position as regional hub for digital startups
Digital startups across the Middle East and North Africa attracted $650 million of funding in 2017, of which 76 percent went to UAE-based startups.
InfoWatch to unveil cybersecurity training centre for Middle East
InfoWatch Group will unveil its international digital technology and cybersecurity training centre in the Middle East for local government officials and business executives, as well as students from field-specific universities as part of the firm’s participation at Gulf Information Security Expo and Conference (GISEC).
ENOC to set up “service station of the future”
Emirates National Oil Company (ENOC) is reportedly planning to set up a ‘service station of the future’ at the next World Expo.