Dubai Electronic Security Center (DESC) recently launched “Dubai Cyber Think Tank,” a first-of-its-kind initiative in the Middle East.
Dubai to get first-ever 5G-powered district
Etisalat Digital has partnered with DMCC to transform Jumeirah Lakes Towers (JLT) into a smart and sustainable 5G-powered district.
Saudi Arabia VC investments to reach $500M annually by 2025
The Saudi Technology Ventures report highlighted that venture capital (VC) investments in Saudi Arabia are growing rapidly, and yearly invested capital has the potential to expand tenfold to $500 million in 2025.
Saudi Arabia’s Virgin Hyperloop One project to create over 120,000 jobs
Virgin Hyperloop One (VHO) has announced the results of a strategic study commissioned to build the world’s first extended test and certification hyperloop track in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
UAE-based cybersecurity firm in talks over stake sale
UAE-based cybersecurity firm DarkMatter’s founder and managing director Faisal Al Bannai has reportedly announced plans to divest his entire stake in the company by the end of this year.
World’s first AI university receives over 3000 applications in first week
The Mohamed bin Zayed University of Artificial Intelligence (MBZUAI), the first graduate-level, research-based artificial intelligence (AI) university in the world, has received immediate interest from graduate students across the globe.
Dubai sets new world record for 3D-printed building
Dubai Municipality has achieved another world record for completing a two-story building through the use of 3D printing technology
Sheikh Mohammed issues social media guidelines for Emiratis
UAE vice president and prime minister, and ruler of Dubai Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum has urged Emiratis to adhere to the moral legacy of the late Sheikh Zayed Bin Sultan Al Nahyan when using social media platforms.
UAE to bolster partnerships with international space community
Through is participation at the event, the UAE Space Agency seeks to strengthen its relationships with the international space community and global space agencies.
How the Abu Dhabi Special Olympics used technology for good
Deputy Editor Giorgia Guantario spoke to Dr Youssef Al Hammadi, chief intelligence officer, at the Special Olympics World Games Abu …
Global enterprise software firm to fuel digital transformation in Saudi Arabia
Infor has reaffirmed its commitment to supporting Saudi Arabia’s digital transformation efforts across a broad range of sectors.
67% of customer engagement will be on smart machines: SAS and Futurum
Futurum Research, sponsored by SAS, the leader in analytics, shared new research called “Experience 2030: The Future of Customer Experience” …
Saudi telco deploys ‘region’s largest’ 5G network
Zain Group has announced that it has launched 5G commercial services in Saudi Arabia, with the first phase of the rollout being implemented through a network of 2,000 towers that cover an area of more than 20 cities in the Kingdom.
Mubadala unveils $250 million fund for Middle East tech startups
With a total of $250 million (AED 918 million), the Mubadala MENA tech funds will capitalise on the growing startup scene in the region while empowering tech talent in the Emirates and across the wider region.