Recent Gartner report revealed that governments in the Middle East and North Africa markets are expected to spend $11.6 billion …
How can CIO’s implement effective GRC strategies?
To many organisations, compliance to legislative and regulatory standards can often be regarded as a cost burden, rather than a …
Double Vision: Will Saudi Arabia’s $45 billion tech bet help it to meet its 2030 targets?
It seems that Saudi Arabia’s pledge to make technology a key pillar of Vision 2030 was far from hollow. The …
Mubadala-IBM venture Cognit names Amal Al-Jabri as CEO
Al-Jabri will leave her role as deputy CEO of Injazat Data Systems (Injazat), to focus on the newly appointed role.
DESC, IEEE ink MoU to enhance cybersecurity awareness
The partnership comes in line with one of DESC’s initiatives that supports Dubai’s cyber security strategic plan for innovation, knowledge dissemination and promotion of research and survey culture.
Reaching new heights: Oman Air’s SVP of IT Sourav Sinha
“I don’t follow the rules, that’s my problem.” Sourav Sinha has always been one to trust his instincts, and if …
In vogue: The wearable movement
When James Park and Eric Friedman founded Fitbit ten years ago, they created a device that would soon become a …
Government e-Dirham revenues exceed AED 2.5bn in Q2
The government services revenues collected through the e-Govenment website increased to a total of AED958,461,182 from AED1,583,950,310 during the same period in 2016.
Emcredit, Network International to introduce ’empay’
Emcredit, a subsidiary of Dubai Economy, has forged a strategic alliance with Network International to deliver world-class mobile payment solutions in the UAE.
DHA launches second phase of Salama e-medical system
The Dubai Health Authority, DHA, has completed its preparations to launch the second phase of the unified electronic system ‘Salama’.
Partners’ role in the NotPetya outbreak
Mohammad Tabbara, senior systems engineer, UAE and Channel, Infoblox, discusses the recent ransomware attack and how channel partners can help …
ASGC appoints first ever CIO
Social infrastructure contracting firm ASGC has appointed its first ever chief information officer to drive the company’s digital transformation efforts. …
Dubai Airport’s free WiFi declared ‘fastest in the world’
Dubai International Airport (DXB) officially has the world’s fastest WiFi service across its terminals, according to an independent speed test report.
OSN’s IT VP Damian O’Gara on digitally transforming the firm
The concept of ‘digitally transforming’ the broadcast media industry may seem strange to some. By its very nature, television services …
Etisalat, du launch exclusive discounts for senior citizens
As part of the ‘Masarra Card’ intiative, launched by the Ministry of Community Development, cardholders will enjoy a range of quality features in terms of prices, speed of service and quality of transaction.
ETA MELCO completes SAP digital transformation
By integrating all business processes and departments on the SAP S/4HANA platform, ETA MELCO has seamless business processes and real-time decision-making.
DEWA launches new solar power calculator app
Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) has announced the launch of a new web application for its Shams Dubai initiative.
Tesla to open new Dubai showroom
American automaker and energy storage company Tesla has announced the opening of its showroom in Dubai.
Souq.com to retain $580M brand identity ‘for now’: Amazon
Amazon.com and Souq.com have announced that there are currently no plans to change the Dubai-based entity’s identity for now.
Spectrami acquires Germany-based distribution firm NPC
As part of its geographical expansion plans to expand across the rest of the EMEA, regional value-added distributor Spectrami has …