The nine qualified candidates of the UAE Astronaut Programme have arrived in Moscow, Russia, for their mission specific medical examination, according to the Mohammed bin Rashid Space Centre.
Bank of Sohar backs programme for blockchain training
Bank Sohar has announced its support for the upcoming Blockchain Training Programme – Intermediate level workshop, organised by the Oman Blockchain Club, the Times of Oman reported.
Dubai to bridge gap between ME tech entrepreneurs and Silicon Valley
Dubai Technology Entrepreneur Centre (Dtec), DSOA’s wholly owned technology startup centre has announced that it will host the Dubai edition …
Data breaches cost Saudi Arabia, UAE firms up to $5.31M
A study by IBM Security has revealed that the average total cost of a data breach in Saudi Arabia and UAE combined is $5.31 million, a 7.1 percent increase since 2017.
Turnkey edge data centres key to successful digitisation: Rittal
At CeBIT 2018, Rittal had presented innovative edge computing solutions for a large number of industries.
Oracle’s Blockchain cloud service goes live
The new service was first previewed at OpenWorld in October last year, and is based on the Linux Foundation’s open source Hyperledger Fabric platform – a collaboration tool for building Blockchain distributed ledger business networks, such as smart contract technology.
Global IoT platform market poised to hit $4.9B
The international market for IoT device management and application enablement platforms surged to $1.1 billion in 2017, according to a new study by IoT analyst firm Berg Insight.
“The tech industry has to step up,” says Microsoft CEO
Speaking on the sidelines of the VivaTech conference in Paris last week at a “Tech for Good” event, Nadella said he believes there is a “tremendous responsibility” on tech firms to scale, recognise and act upon with regards to data protection.
RAKBANK enhances customer service with AI
RAKBANK has recently introduced a cognitive chatbot that allows bank employees to interact with an AI-powered IBM platform to help them answer questions, find solutions or quickly route pending requests to human advisors.
The big picture: why cloud systems need a security boost
The cloud is getting bigger and bigger, as a glance at the revenue figures for some of the biggest providers demonstrates vividly.
DAFZA initiatives to position Dubai 10 years ahead of other leading cities
Dubai Airport Free Zone Authority (DAFZA), in cooperation with Dubai Future Foundation (DFF), has launched two initiatives aiming to place Dubai 10 years ahead of other leading cities, according to state news agency WAM.
UAE to open region’s first AI summer camp
UAE students will soon be able to attend an artificial intelligence-focused summer camp following Minister of State for Artifical Intelligence Omar bin Sultan Al Olama’s announcement that the government is collaborating with number of leading national and international technology and education companies in the private sector to open such programme in the country.
Khalifa University students develop apps to aid refugees
Khalifa University students were part of the first and third place winning teams at the annual NYUAD International Hackathon 2018, where they helped develop apps to bring benefit to the Arab world.
Blockchain-based e-commerce initiative launches in Qatar
Fintech company QPAY has launched a major blockchain e-commerce initiative based on the ‘Ethereum’ blockchain platform in Qatar.
Dubai spotlights technology’s role in the future of jobs
The influence of disruptive technology on organisations and what it will mean for jobs, skills and the future of the workplace are among the issues in spotlight at the 4th HR Tech MENA Summit, which opened today at the Palazzo Versace, Dubai.
Buffett’s Berkshire buys increased stake in Apple
Apple Inc’s stock soar on Friday post Warren Buffett’s Berkshire Hathaway Inc announced that it bought an additional 75 million …
Dubai’s new blockchain initiative a “testimony to innovation”
Dubai’s Department of Economic Development (DED) and Dubai Silicon Oasis Authority (DSOA) have unveiled a joint blockchain project to improve ease of doing business in the emirate and facilitate foreign direct investments.
Apps to locate refugees and tackle fake medicine win NYUAD awards
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.
Amazon to double credit line as cloud revenue jumps 49%
Amazon.com is more than doubling its line of credit to $7 billion as it takes steps to fuel revenue growth, including …
Oman explores role of AI and IoT in economic development
Oman is highlighting how new technologies will play a central and critical role in the country’s future and the development of the economy and social fabric of society at the ongoing Comex Technology Week.