5G networks and the IoT are giving rise to cars that are intelligent and connected, and in the future could eliminate the need for a human driver altogether.
EU hits Google with record fine in Android operating system feud
The U.S. tech company has said it will appeal the penalty, which is nearly double the previous record of 2.4 billion euros – which Google was ordered to pay last year after its online shopping search service was deemed to be unfair to competitors.
Dubai university launches first Bachelors degree in AI
The British University in Dubai has announced the launch of its first Bachelors degree in Artificial Intelligence.
Dubai to host global science and tech experts at 2019 space conference
The fourth annual Young Professionals in Space Conference (YPS) will take place in the UAE next October, the Mohammed bin …
Mobile use in UAE workplace put corporate data at risk: study
Increasing workforce mobility comes a growing risk of cyber threats, according to Kaspersky Lab, 42 million attack attempts on mobile devices were registered in 2017.
Mubadala-owned systems integrator brings expertise to Sharjah
Sharjah Investment and Development Authority (Shurooq) signed an exclusive partnership agreement with Abu Dhabi’s Injazat Data Systems to introduce the latter’s services in the Emirate of Sharjah.
Oman thwarted over 800 million cyber-attacks in 2017: ITA
Oman reportedly prevented over 880 million cyber-attacks on government networks in 2017 – three times more than 2016 when the country recorded 279 million such attacks.
Global consumers believe AI needs restrictions: study
Consumers lack a full understanding of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and are looking to businesses, government and academia for education, according to a recent report.
Excessive technology use to blame for child obesity in UAE, Saudi Arabia
Nine in 10 children across UAE and KSA have access to tablets, smartphones or other handheld electronic devices with screens.
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.
Oman thwarted over 800M cyber-attacks: ITA
Oman has reportedly warded off over 880 million cyber-attacks on government networks in 2017, three times more than 2016 when the country recorded 279 million such attacks.
UAE leaders, China’s President Xi discuss increased tech ties
President Xi Jinping of China is visiting the UAE heading a large delegation to further advance ties across trade, culture and technological cooperation between the two countries.
Lost luggage no longer a worry for Emirates passengers
Emirates will now be able to diligently track bags that flow through its Dubai hub for departing, arriving and connecting customers.
Amazon.com’s Bezos becomes the richest man in modern history
The Amazon founder Jeff Bezos’ net worth broke $150 billion on Monday morning, according to the Bloomberg Billionaires Index, making him the “richest man in modern history.”