The UAE’s Ministry of Interior has launched a service that will see the installation of fire alarm systems that will …
RTA flaunts use of AI in traffic management at staff workshop
These workshops are part of the UAE leadership’s vision to harness AI technologies and innovation in leveraging the smart transformation towards ranking Dubai the smartest and happiest city in the world.
The Dubai banking CEO with a PhD in AI
The banking industry in the GCC will not promote senior executives who fear or are ignorant of technology, says Commercial …
Dubai PCFC to protect Gulf firms against data loss
IBM and Dubai’s Port, Customs and Free Zone Corporation (PCFC), and its technical arm, DUTECH, have announced an agreement to launch a cloud-based disaster recovery service in Dubai.
Believe in technology: OMA Emirates’ Sangal
Niranj Sangal, group CEO, OMA Emirates, discusses e-commerce trends and reveals plans for the year. The regional e-commerce landscape has …
Synology inks distribution deal with Ethos Technologies
Synology has announced new partnership with Ethos Technologies DMCC, a technology distribution company servicing reseller partners in the Middle East and …
Why ME firms need to care about the new data protection law
Rashmi Knowles, field CTO, EMEA, RSA, discusses how the new EU General Data Protection Regulation will impact Middle East firms and how they can prepare for it.
Dubai Police shares its vision for law enforcement using AI
The Dubai Police has touted its Strategic Plan for Artificial Intelligence focuses on implementing AI technologies to improve all areas of police including security, forecasting of crime and traffic accidents among others.
AI to provide ‘unmatchable’ opportunity for Dubai
International management author and consultant Geoffrey Moore has said that artificial intelligence technology has the potential to help organisations deliver …
Dubai security show takes off with new drone zone
UAE’s security and safety trade show Intersec’s inaugural Drone Zone and Drone Pavilion attracted many trade visitors and industry influencers …
Abu Dhabi launches region’s first sustainability-focused accelerator
The initiative, known as ‘The Catalyst,’ is based at Masdar City free zone in Abu Dhabi, and is the region’s first sustainability-focused startup accelerator.
Bubble or opportunity: where are cryptocurrencies heading?
Globally, the jury is still out regarding bitcoins, as there are many supporters for the cryptocurrency, but also critics.
WEF 2018: technologists and futurists take centre stage
The theme for this year’s meeting of business, political and academic elites at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, is ‘Creating a Shared Future …
Emirates to spend $16bn on new aircraft
Together with the airline’s 101-strong A380 fleet and its current order backlog for 41 aircraft, this new order brings Emirates’ commitment to the A380 programme to 178 aircraft, worth over $60 billion.
Why partners should stop grey market trading
The issue of channel players trading in the grey market and disrupting business continues to plague the industry even today. …
Google doing more to “democratise AI”
Dubai based startup, Black Cube Solutions, has recently unveiled a complete platform for skill development for university students, graduates and …
Masdar, Saudis sign smart city deal
Masdar has signed a memorandum of understanding with Saudi Arabia’s Economic Cities Authority (ECA) to cooperate on projects and services …
GCC needs $131 billion power investment: report
The GCC requires a combined $131 billion worth of investment in electricity generation, transmission and distribution over the next five …
Top 5 VAT tips for businesses in the GCC
We asked a range of Middle East-based experts about the top 5 need-to-know aspects of VAT adoption, to get a better understanding of the impact it is expected to have on IT infrastructures and processes across the GCC in years to come.
Sheikh Ahmed launches digital transformation strategy
Dubai Airport Freezone Authority (DAFZA) chairman Sheikh Ahmed Bin Saeed Al Maktoum has launched DAFZA’s ‘Digital Intelligence Plan 2018-2020’. The new …