Five startup technology companies have been qualified for Badir Business Accelerator Program in its second cohort this coming year. These …
Challenges enterprises face in automating DevOps testing
The need for QA and security are rising with the increased rate of cyber breaches every year. To cope with …
Banking on collaboration to beat the hackers
Earlier this month, I’d attended an event organised by the UAE Banks Federation (UBF), which has created a platform for banks …
Abu Dhabi DED to boost e-commerce sector with new e-trading licence initiative
Abu Dhabi DED’s Electronic Trading licence initiative aims to reinforce the government’s efforts toward providing smarter electronic services and boost e-commerce in the business sector in the capital.
AI to create 2.3 million jobs in 2020: Gartner
The year 2020 will be a pivotal year in AI-related employment dynamics, according to a recent study by Gartner, as artificial intelligence (AI) will become a positive job motivator.
What DevOps trends to watch out for in 2018
It came, it saw and it conquered! Saying that for DevOps won’t be wrong. 2017 saw the adoption of DevOps …
Sheikh Hamdan green-lights Dubai Future Foundation’s 2018 strategies
His Highness Sheikh Hamdan Bin Mohammad Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai and Chairman of the Board of Trustees of the foundation, has approved the 2018 plans and strategies of the Dubai Future Foundation.
Alphabet’s Eric Schmidt to resign as executive chairman
Alphabet Inc. has announced that executive chairman Eric Schmidt will retire from his role, ending a 17-year-stint where he played …
Oman Innovation Factory launches programmes for young inventors
The two programmes are aimed at meeting the rapid changes in science and technology to help to empower the youth through the creation of an ecosystem that supports the passion for innovation.
China ride-hail firm Didi raises $4 billion for global push
Chinese ride-hailing service Didi Chuxing Technology has raised $4 billion in a new funding round, the firm said on Thursday, …
Dubai Police services to be 100% AI-powered by 2031
The Dubai Police has announced its ‘Strategic Plan for Artificial Intelligence,’ which will see the government agency integrate AI technology to run all of its services by 2031.
Gemalto announces single gateway to Trusted Service Hub
Gemalto has announced that its Trusted Service Hub (TSH) can now offer a single gateway enabling issuers to connect to …
Why telcos must walk the digital transformation walk
Red Hat’s Santiago Madruga on why operators need to embrace the opportunities offered by digitalisation in order to compete effectively against a host of new pure-play digital companies.
Fourth Industrial Revolution a ‘trillion riyal’ opportunity for Saudi
A.T. Kearney, in partnership with Saudi Arabian think tank Al-Aghar, recently hosted its Fourth Industrial Revolution KSA Leadership Summit in …
DigitalGenius secures $14.75M funding to drive AI in customer service
DigitalGenius, the player in artificial intelligence (AI) for customer service, has announced it has secured $14.75 million in Series A …
DIFC Courts Smart SCT case numbers double
An increasing number of small businesses and individuals based outside of the Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC) are choosing to …
Kuwait officials: ICT vital in securing economic growth
Information and communication technology (ICT) is significant in securing economic growth and boosting vital industries, says Kuwaiti officials.
ICAEW: GCC finance professionals must embrace AI
Artificial intelligence (AI) is radically transforming the accountancy profession and the industry needs to accept this fact and work out …
UAE’s first e-platform for UAVs announced
The first unified electronic platform for unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) and air vehicles to be used in the UAE for …
Omantel targets hospitality industry with new interTouch partnership
The partnership will enable interTouch to deliver “reliable and secure” connectivity and managed network solutions for the hospitality industry in Oman.