Dubai government transactions will be completely paperless by 2021 onwards, according to the latest strategy unveiled by Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai and Chairman of the Dubai Executive Council.
Arabia Taxi boosts fleet with electric vehicles
In a joint effort to support the UAE Vision 2021’s environmental targets and the unwavering march towards a more sustainable …
Global experts to discuss fintech innovations in Dubai
Over 400 finance and technology leaders will gather in Dubai this month to discuss innovations in their sectors, highlighting the future of the fintech industry for the global and regional markets.
Contactless payments set for mainstream adoption
The recent launch of Amazon Go in Seattle, a new kind of retail experience with no checkout required, could stimulate …
Op-ed: The global tech industry can no longer ignore Saudi Arabia
Silicon Valley’s eye is now well and truly on Saudi Arabia. The Wall Street Journal reported that state-owned oil firm …
Transparency key to cyber resilience in digital age: report
Global cybersecurity firms need to develop its people, processes, policies and technologies to collectively rebuild the critical trust required for positive digital advances to succeed, according to a new report.
Eaton makes strategic changes to partner programme
Power management company Eaton has made a number of key strategic enhancements to its Power Advantage Partner Programme to leverage …
E-City announces AED 67 million regional expansion plan
E-City, the electronics retail arm of UAE-based Albatha Group, has revealed a strategic AED 67 million expansion initiative that is …
Digitalisation initiatives to fuel IoT spending in MEA
The Internet of Things (IoT) market in the Middle East and Africa region is set to grow 15 percent year-on-year in 2018 to reach $6.99 billion, according to a recent report.
E-City reveals ambitious expansion plan for GCC region
E-City, the electronics retail arm of UAE-based Albatha Group, has revealed a strategic AED 67 million expansion initiative that is …
Sheikh Khalid launches robotics rehabilitation lab in Abu Dhabi
The opening of the laboratory coincides with the UAE Innovation Month, which began on February 1st in Abu Dhabi.
Dubai tourism gets digital boost
Dubai tourism chiefs have collaborated with the makers of two digital tour apps that will enable tourists to explore beautiful …
Deadline nears for Fintech funding platform
Early-stage Fintech startups are running out of time to sign up for innovation and entrepreneurship platform startAD’s ten-day entrepreneurship programme …
Masdar City touts sustainable tech as part of Innovation Month
Masdar City, as part of UAE Innovation Month, with a programme of clean technology displays and engaging community activities, all hosted at Masdar Park this weekend.
Review: Samsung Galaxy Note8
With a big high-quality display, high-performing cameras, great software and responsive stylus, Samsung’s latest flagship just hits all the right notes.
DP World pens Oracle digital transformation deal
DP World has launched a programme to drive digital transformation across its business operations worldwide using Oracle Cloud Applications (SaaS). …
Dubai Health Authority to enhance radiology algorithms with AI
The Dubai Health Authority, DHA, and Agfa HealthCare signed a Memorandum of Understanding, MoU, on the sidelines of the Arab Health Conference 2018.
Amazon beats Google as world’s most valuable brand
Amazon has claimed the top spot as the world’s most valuable brand ahead of Apple and Google in the Brand Finance Global 500.
Citrix appoints new area vice president for emerging markets
Citrix has appointed Andy MacDonald as area vice president for its business in recently introduced Emerging Markets. MacDonald brings three …
What does it mean to be a CIO 100 winner?
A selection of the Middle East’s leading technology decision makers tell us what it means to be a CIO 100 …