Dawa, an application designed to tackle counterfeit medicine in the region using blockchain based pharmaceutical distribution, and Boosala, a refugee location application, were crowned the top performing apps.
“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 …
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.
First AI-driven security operations centre opens in Dubai
Paladion has launched the first AI-driven SOC in the Middle East to protect enterprises in the region from next-generation threats.
Abu Dhabi to strengthen cross-border data protection
The Global Privacy Enforcement Network (GPEN) has approved the Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM) a membership, making the UAE entity the first member from an Arab country to be able to build international relationships in the data protection field.
Mobikon expands Middle East presence
Mobikon, an AI-driven consumer engagement and predictive analytics SaaS platform for the food and beverages (F&B), continues with its global expansion plans to serve more restaurants and establishments worldwide, especially in the UAE.
Abu Dhabi businesses get online boost with new Internet domain
Abu Dhabi’s Smart Solutions and Services Authority, ADSSSA, announced the launch of the Abu Dhabi Internet domain suffixes (.abudhabi), and (.أبوظبي) for Arabic to represent the Emirate’s digital identity in the virtual world.
Redington introduces new Microsoft Surface portfolio to channel partners
Redington Gulf, the leading distributor of technology, telecom and lifestyle products, has launched the latest edition of Microsoft Surface – …
Future, Now: Smart Dubai talks up emirate’s Smart City progress
Smart Dubai is reportedly set to host the second edition of its now-flagship “Future, Now” exhibition, which will run from …
Yahsat to acquire majority stake in Dubai neighbour Thuraya
Leading UAE-based satellite operator Yahsat has entered into an agreement to acquire a majority stake in themobile satellite services operator …
“Delays the biggest flaw with loan system,” Fintech CEO says
With 12.8 percent of the UAE reported to be actively seeking loans and the demand of corporate loans marginally rising, …
Dubai Business Women Council hosts blockchain workshop
Members of the Dubai Business Women Council, in cooperation with the American University in Dubai, has recently hosted a workshop focused on blockchain and cryptocurrencies.
Blockchain startups to attract $3 billion in investments
Blockchain adoption continues to grow across industries world-wide with total spending on blockchain solutions set to grow to $9.7 billion in 2021, according to IDC.
Dubai unveils new regulations to accelerate e-commerce industry
The initiative has been developed by an integrated organisation that will enable greater foreign direct investment, FDI, in the e-commerce sector to flourish in Dubai.
Blockchain-powered platform to boost digital skills in Dubai
The Smart City University, a blockchain-powered decentralised learning platform developed by the Smart Dubai Office to support the development of digital skills, has launched a new initiative to help individuals chart their careers in the economy of the future.
How AI can enhance network security
Dr. Ernesto Damiani explores leveraging artificial intelligence (AI) to enhance network security and ongoing work at Khalifa University to remove …
Sharjah completes e-linking project with Ministry of Economy
Sharjah Economic Development Department, SEDD, confirmed that it has successfully completed the electronic linking project with the Ministry of Economy in the National Economic Registry project, according to WAM.
GCC travelers rely heavily on online sources: Visa
Visa has recently shared the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC)-related findings of its comprehensive look at global travel and tourism trends …
Dubai-based Careem hit by major cyber-attack
Dubai-based ride hailing firm Careem was hit by a cyber-attack that compromised the data of 14 million users, the company said on Monday.