Blockchain technology can transform the Dubai real estate market and the wider economy by bringing in a new level of transparency to attract global players, said international investment and advisory specialists Cryptech.
GCC investors sign deal to complete The Entertainer’s acquisition
GFH Capital has announced its partnership with Al-Futtaim to complete the landmark acquisition of the Entertainer, one of the leading incentive providers and lifestyle technology platforms in the region.
India-UAE AI Bridge to bring $20B in economic benefits
The UAE and Invest India have signed a Memorandum of Understanding for the India – UAE Artificial Intelligence Bridge. The …
Newly uncovered threat actor targets Middle East government firms
Symantec has uncovered the operations of a threat actor named Leafminer that is targeting a broad list of government organisations and business verticals in various regions in the Middle East since at least early 2017.
Cybercriminals gain $10M in profit from crypto schemes
The development of cryptocurrency is not only attracting investors, but also cybercriminals seeking to boost their profits, according to the latest insights from cybersecurity firm Kaspersky Lab.
Tech-driven mega retail destination to open in Dubai soon
Integrating online and in-mall shopping, the development is designed for the new era of digital, connected and tech-savvy customers.
Abu Dhabi eyes new hub to accelerate blockchain excellence
The Department of Economic Development – Abu Dhabi has signed a new deal aimed at launching a new centre to support investment in technologies and innovative solutions such as blockchain.
AI to revolutionise treatment for diabetic patients in Dubai
Dr M. Hamed Farooqi, Director of the Dubai Diabetes Centre, also announced that the centre recently completed a proof of concept project for the implementation of Artificial Intelligence (AI) to detect diabetic retinopathy.
Facebook to open new offices for 6,000 employees
Facebook has reportedly announced that it would double its presence in London, acquiring nearly 600,000 square feet (56,000 square metres) of office space across two buildings in King’s Cross
Barracuda WAF recognised as “strong performer” by Forrester
Barracuda Networks, a provider of cloud-enabled security and data protection solutions, announced that the Barracuda Web Application Firewall (WAF) has …
Oman among top Arab nations in digital government
Oman has scored 81% compared to 59% in 2016 survey to be the 2nd best country in the Arab region for online services in the UN eGovernment Survey 2018.
Sports technology to boost broadcast industry by $3.4 billion in five years
A new study from Juniper Research forecasts that future sports technologies, including professional sports wearables, in-game monitoring and the rapidly growing eSports channel, will see annual spend reach $3.4 billion by 2023.
UAE’s EGA offers STEM internships to Emirati students
Emirates Global Aluminium (EGA) has announced that it will provide internships for 30 Emirati university and high school students this summer, giving them valuable work experience to enhance their career prospects.
UAE, China tie up to accelerate Silk Road project
The agreement between the UAE and China is aimed at facilitating exchange and integration of commodities, technology and capital through mutual education and cooperation.
Norden’s John on the company’s regional focus and future vision
Joseph John, GM of Norden Communication ME, talks to TahawulTech.com on how the company aims to capitalise on the opportunities …
SoftBank Vision Fund to invest $1 billion in Chinese AI giant
SoftBank Group Corp’s Vision Fund is seeking to invest almost $1 billion in SenseTime Group Ltd, a Chinese facial recognition technology developer, Bloomberg reported.
Dubai ripe for increased tech investments from China
Dubai is an increasingly attractive trade and investment destination for Chinese investors looking for an opportunity in the city’s rapidly evolving tech industry.
93 percent of people would trust orders from a robot at work: study
HR leaders and employees want to embrace AI, but organisations are failing to prepare the workforce, according to a study …
Raqmiyat becomes authorised GCC reseller for OutSystems
IT systems integrator Raqmiyat is now a regional strategic services partner and authorised reseller of OutSystems products and services for …
Hyperloop TT inks deal to build test track in China
HyperloopTT will work in partnership with the government of Tongren in defining the route for the system. Financing will be done through a public private partnership with 50% of the funds coming directly from Tongren.