Abu Dhabi has been named a leader in the Middle East and Africa region in McKinsey Global Institute’s ‘Smart Cities: Digital Solutions for a More Livable Future,” study.
Amazon to acquire $1 billion online pharmacy PillPack
Amazon is buying its way into the heart of U.S. healthcare, shaking up a prescription-drug industry already in the midst …
Winning the fight against digital piracy in the Netflix era
MUSO’s 2017 global piracy report noted that video piracy sites receive more than 0.5 billion visits a day, with over half going to streaming sites.
UAE banks collaborate to promote FinTech education
Emirates Institute of Banking and Financial Studies (EIBFS) in association with leading UAE banks and insurance companies, has launched the …
Boeing backs unmanned aerial vehicle startup
Boeing has announced its investment in Matternet, a California-based startup pioneering safe, on-demand unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) delivery operations in urban environments.
The Mother L.O.D.E: a (software) defining moment in IT
Data exists everywhere – generated by seemingly every “thing.” And we’re just getting started, it’s what I’ve been calling “Lots of Data Everywhere,” or L.O.D.E. – perhaps the “Mother LODE.”
SMBs still struggle with over-complicated IT infrastructure
As their businesses grow, companies increasingly embrace new business tools and cloud services in an attempt to make their employees’ working lives more efficient and flexible, as well as reduce expenditures.
Digital learning firm to transform knowledge sharing in UAE
Digital learning firm, DiscoverBlockchain, has announced plans to develop a blockchain-based network that will enable users to securely work and exchange knowledge.
FinTech set to catapult GCC cybsersecurity market to $8 billion
Banking and finance security innovations in the UAE is set to drive the GCC’s cybersecurity market to $8 billion in 2018 as organisations optimise emerging technologies such as facial recognition. iris scans and crypto currency.
Abu Dhabi enhances traveler experience this summer
AUH is now offering transit visas on arrival and optimising digital platforms for flight updates and passenger processing systems as well as providing stronger Wi-Fi connection.
DEWA strengthens ties with US tech firms
The Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) has met with a number of technology leaders from the public and private sector during a visit to the US.
NASA summer space camp opens in Dubai this summer
UAE students who dream of traveling to space, engineering rockets, or delving into the depths of designing a mission to Mars will be able to attend the summer camp led by NASA experts.
Wristband market falls flat as smartwatches see steady growth: report
The worldwide wearables market is forecast to ship 124.9 million units by the end of 2018, but the market for wristbands is expected to decline 6.6%.
Evolve 2018: fast-track your business transformation
The second edition of the tahawultech.com Evolve Forum will shed light on strategies needed for regional businesses to map out their transformation journey and how to embrace digital through the right vision and leadership.
Abu Dhabi Police saves $353M from digital services
Abu Dhabi Police has reportedly processed 4,462,784 digital transactions last year, enabling the entity to save up to $353 million (AED1.3 billion) and 9.5 million client visits.
Want to be a Hot 50 brand?
Hosted by tahawultech.com, the coveted awards ceremony Hot 50 recognises top brands in specific technology fields within the channel industry. …
Bahrain VC raises $100M to support Middle East tech startups
Bahrain Development Bank (BDB) has announced that the Al Waha Fund of Funds has successfully closed its $100 million fundraising round.
UAE, Kuwait among most attractive targets of cyber-attacks
The UAE accounted for 2.4 million of the 1.7 billion ransomware attacks detected globally in Q1 of 2018, according to a recent report by cybersecurity solutions firm Trend Micro.
BlackBerry shares fall as software revenue gets hit
BlackBerry has dropped the most over the last 12 months after investors focused on weak growth in software revenues that …
Help AG to spotlight how AI and machine learning impact cybersecurity
Help AG is set to host its flagship Security Spotlight Forum in Dubai and Abu Dhabi on the 25th and 26th of June respectively under the theme ‘AI and Machine Learning in Cyber Security’.