District 2020 has announced that one of its key anchor tenants, Siemens, will grow its presence within its innovation ecosystem …
UAE residents can now request for a search and rescue helicopter with this app
The UAE National Search and Rescue Centre (NSRC) has launched a smartphone application at the Search and Rescue conference in Abu Dhabi.
Thoma Bravo completes $3.9 billion acquisition of Sophos
Sophos has announced the completion of its acquisition by Thoma Bravo, a global private equity firm focused on the software and technology-enabled services sectors, in a cash transaction that values Sophos at approximately $3.9 billion.
GovTech Innovation Awards to host panel discussion on the next digital decade
In a compelling panel discussion taking place at GovTech Innovation Awards 2020, government thought-leaders will examine how emerging technologies will …
Rackspace’s EMEA VP Global Solutions on their expansion in the Middle East
Tahawultech.com secured an interview with Simon Crawley-Trice, VP Global Solutions and Services, EMEA, Rackspace to discuss the American managed cloud …
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UAE’s Ai Everything summit postponed over coronavirus concerns
One of the major AI summits in the region, Ai Everything, which is originally scheduled to take place from 10th to 11th March has been postponed, the organisers revealed on the event’s website.
Huawei Enterprise BG reveals new partner development strategy
Ramping up its global technology ecosystem, Huawei’s Enterprise Business Group (BG) recently announced a new partner development strategy named “Profitability, …
Rackspace expands Middle East presence
Rackspace is investing heavily across Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA) in 2020 as part of its overall strategy to …
Saudi Arabia grants trade licence to Virgin Hyperloop One
Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Investment (formerly SAGIA) has presented Virgin Hyperloop One (VHO) with a trade license at the US-Saudi Arabia Business Forum.
Uber unveils new ‘child-friendly’ service for Dubai families
Families residing in Dubai can now book a brand-new child-friendly service launched by Uber.
Huawei unveils first deterministic networking oriented 5G core network solution
Huawei recently unveiled the industry’s first deterministic networking oriented 5G core network solution, pivoting on the key concept of “Cloud …
Dubai bags new Guinness World Record for 3D-printed office
Dubai Future Foundation (DFF) has officially been recognised as a new Guinness World Records title holder for building the world’s first 3D-printed commercial building.
Dubai commuters can now get real-time bus updates on Google Maps
Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has announced a new collaboration with Google, which will see the tech platform run real-time updates of bus timetables on Google Maps.
“Data is a key pillar in realising Dubai’s smart city vision”: Sheikh Hamdan
“Data is a key pillar in the strategy to realise the vision to transform Dubai into one of the world’s smartest cities,” said Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum.