KPMG Al Fozan & Partners, a professional services firm in Saudi Arabia, and the kingdom’s Ministry of ICT have partnered to set up to a centre to develop digital solutions in the field of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and advanced data analytics.
SoftBank monetises tech investments, reports profit increase
Japan’s SoftBank Group Corp reported a 49 percent jump in quarterly profit on Monday, Reuters reported.
Abu Dhabi Islamic Bank accelerates digital drive with new appointment
Abu Dhabi Islamic Bank (ADIB), a leading financial institution, has appointed Serhat Yildirim as its new Chief Digital Officer.
Dubai-based firm seeks to revolutionise cybersecurity with blockchain
IT solutions company PROW has agreed to utilise Noaris’ AI and blockchain-based platform to help secure its clients’ networks.
F5’s new security offerings improve app protection
F5 Networks has introduced new offerings that provide advanced access controls and dedicated SSL visibility with orchestration capabilities to help …
Apple becomes first US-based company to hit $1 trillion value
The news comes after shares rose 2.9 percent to close at $207.39 in New York, propelling the consumer-technology giant’s market value to $1.002 trillion.
Abu Dhabi to promote Emirati experiences with Airbnb
The Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi (DCT Abu Dhabi) and Airbnb have teamed up to promote the UAE capital’s offerings.
Global experts to discuss future impact of AI and IoT
Global experts in artificial intelligence, blockchain and Internet of Things will descend to Dubai in October to discuss how these three technologies will converge in the future.
Red Hat Ansible Engine 2.6 enhances network capabilities
Red Hat has announced the general availability of Red Hat Ansible Engine 2.6, the latest release of its agentless open …
Finesse streamlines IACAD network infrastructure
Finesse has announced that it will provide its Application and Network Monitoring solutions and services to IACAD, The Department of Islamic Affairs and Charitable Activities (IACAD) under the Government of UAE based in Dubai.
Saudi Arabia tech accelerator raises over $3M in funding
The technology start-ups incubated by the Badir Program, one of the King Abdul Aziz City for Science and Technology initiatives, has successfully raised around $3.110 million in the second quarter of 2018.
Failure to clearly identify IIoT endpoints create security risks: study
The discrepancy in defining IIoT endpoints is the basis for some of the confusion surrounding responsibility for IIoT security.
Blockchain technologies to shake up Dubai’s property market
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.