Microsoft on Monday brought together the world’s leading experts on data centre technologies to address GCC ICT professionals, in the region’s first Gulf Data Centre Community meetup, as part of the company’s ongoing efforts to bridge the regional cloud-skills gap.
Emirates to build $40 million vertical farming facility in Dubai
Emirates Flight Catering (EKFC) will co-invest $40 million to build the world’s largest vertical farming facility near Al Maktoum International Airport at Dubai World Central.
FinTech set to catapult GCC cybsersecurity market to $8 billion
Banking and finance security innovations in the UAE is set to drive the GCC’s cybersecurity market to $8 billion in 2018 as organisations optimise emerging technologies such as facial recognition. iris scans and crypto currency.
Bitfury sets up shop in Dubai
Blockchain services specialist Bitfury Group has expanded its global operations into the UAE, opening an office in the Dubai Design …
Dubai’s coloured solar panel tech gets strong response at global event
Dubai Investments has announced that its joint venture Emirates Insolaire the sustainable, energy-efficient coloured solar panel technology has received positive response from international players.
Rubrik aims to create “ecosystem of partners”
Data management firm Rubrik’s CEO and co-founder Bipul Sinha and regional director for the Middle East, Mohammed Al Tamimi speaks …
Global blockchain firm sets up shop in Dubai
The Bitfury Group has expanded its global operations into the UAE, opening a Dubai office that underscores their commitment to building blockchain-based solutions for governments, companies and institutions across the region.
DEWA strengthens ties with US tech firms
The Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) has met with a number of technology leaders from the public and private sector during a visit to the US.
GCC nations among most vulnerable to cyber-attacks globally
The UAE and Kuwait were found to be among the most vulnerable in a Trend Micro report analysing worldwide threats.
NASA summer space camp opens in Dubai this summer
UAE students who dream of traveling to space, engineering rockets, or delving into the depths of designing a mission to Mars will be able to attend the summer camp led by NASA experts.
Abu Dhabi Police saves $353M from digital services
Abu Dhabi Police has reportedly processed 4,462,784 digital transactions last year, enabling the entity to save up to $353 million (AED1.3 billion) and 9.5 million client visits.
Canon ME awards channel partners’ success
Canon Middle East has awarded eight partners during the 9th annual Canon Middle East Channel Awards. The awards ceremony, which …
Future Enterprise Awards
The Future Enterprise Awards 2021 will take place on Sunday, October 17th, at The Ritz-Carlton DIFC. The awards hosted by …
Top eight things Dubai parents can do to keep children safe online
Norton shares eight easy steps parents can consider to protect their children and find the right approach for their family.
Why you should attend Power of 4 Fourth Industrial Revolution Forum
Set to take place on Monday 17th September 2018 at the Habtoor Grand Resort and Spa in Dubai Marina, Power of 4 will explore the challenges and opportunities that organisations will face in this new digital era of human-machine collaboration.
Careem ‘Captinahs’ hit the road in Saudi Arabia
The drivers – referred to as Captainahs – will begin working with Careem from today as part of the company’s ongoing mission to simplify and improve lies in the region.
First look at the future of travel: Dubai to Abu Dhabi via hyperloop
A look at the first pod prototype for Dubai’s proposed 700mph Hyperloop was unveiled on Saturday.
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.
GITEX Future Star contender sets out to transform Dubai’s travel industry
DUBZ first gained exposure during the first-ever Dubai Tourism Start-Up Competition, ‘Futurism’, organised in strategic collaboration with GITEX Future Stars.
DIFC bolsters Dubai’s FinTech ecosystem with new deal
Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC) has announced its partnership with Startupbootcamp to support the development of the growing FinTech and venture capital ecosystem in the Centre as well as promote entrepreneurship in the region.