The Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC) has announced its successful collaboration with IBM, piloting a Blockchain-based automated system to integrate oil and gas production across the full value chain.
Gartner Reveals Seven Digital Disruptions CIOs May Not See Coming
Analysts to Explore Digital Disruption at Gartner Symposium/ITxpo 2019, March 4-6 in Dubai
Why CFOs should drive digital transformation
Artificial intelligence giant hosted a roundtable discussion in partnership with CNME that focused on the ways that chief financial officers …
Why inadequate developers are Blockchain’s Achilles heel
This time last year, the word Blockchain was sparking a frenzy amongst senior IT leaders in the GCC. In this …
UAE IT and security experts to discuss the future of tech
Technology, business and government leaders and experts charged with delivering technological innovation and security to the UAE will convene in Dubai for the Future Technology Week.
“Coding is the language of the future,” says Sheikh Mohammed
“Coding is the language of the future, and one of its key tools. It creates opportunities for future generations,” said Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum.
Blockchain to transform global Islamic finance industry: experts
The adoption of blockchain, artificial intelligence, cryptocurrencies and other advanced technologies are expected to have a positive impact on the global Islamic finance sector and create new benefits and opportunities for banks and consumers alike, according to experts at GIES 2018.
First government-backed blockchain platform in Middle East launches in Dubai
Smart Dubai and IBM has announced the launch of the Dubai Blockchain Platform, the first government-endorsed blockchain platform as-a-service in the United Arab Emirates (UAE).
RAKBANK to tie-up with three new fintech firms
UAE based RAKBANK says it is in the process of tying up with three new fintech firms, in an attempt …
Dubai teams up with global tech firm to develop data science
Smart Dubai has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with IBM with the aim of setting up a Data Science Lab and collaborating on organising the Chief Data Officer (CDO) Summit in Dubai in 2019.
SBM sees growth as Saudi Arabia implements Vision 2030
Saudi Business Machines is playing a key role in the Saudi Vision 2030, which is spearheading the diversification of the kingdom’s economy.
“Niche technology will keep us ahead”: SBM CEO
The CEO of a leading Saudi tech company has lauded the potential for the country’s brightest and best to shape …
StarLink expands presence at GITEX
Regional VAD StarLink will showcase the latest innovations and technologies from 18 of its strategic vendors.
Blockchain coming to your dining table
Carrefour joins IBM Food Trust to help you trace product origin Carrefour customers will soon be able to track the …
GBM to accelerate digital transformation in Bahrain
Gulf Business Machines (GBM) has announced its presence at the ninth edition of the Bahrain International eGovernment Forum which takes place on 7th and 8th October 2018.
UAE’s Etisalat Facilities Management boosts services with cloud
Etisalat Facilities Management, a subsidiary of Etisalat Service Holdings, has signed an agreement with established market leader eSolutions, part of Midis Group and a regional platinum partner of IBM.
GSD onboards new vendors, shares GITEX plans
Gareth Hansford, general manager, Gulf Software Distribution (GSD), discusses company updates and priorities for the next couple of months. Having …
AGC Networks restructures business offerings
Saaed Khan, vice president and head, Sales, Middle East, AGC Networks, elaborates on the firm’s revamped business divisions and how …
Amazon leads global public cloud race: Gartner
The worldwide infrastructure as a service (IaaS) market grew 29.5 percent in 2017 to total $23.5 billion, up from $18.2 billion in 2016, according to Gartner, Inc.
UAE arms over 600 students with AI skills
“AI is a gateway to building and shaping the future,” said Omar bin Sultan Al Olama, Minister of State for Artificial Intelligence, AI, and Deputy Managing Director of the Dubai Future Foundation.