Virgin Hyperloop One has announced that it has named Richard Branson as Chairman (non-executive), and has raised an additional $50 …
Lukewarm response to CME’s bitcoin futures debut
Bitcoin futures got a muted reception after their debut on CME Group late on Sunday, with volumes in the tens …
Dubai start-ups to increase spending on cloud
Seventy percent of startups in Dubai currently use cloud computing, and that 24 per cent even built their startups on the cloud. Meanwhile, 38 per cent of those not yet on the cloud plan to adopt the technology in the near future.
Zain Group, Cisco to drive network transformation
Zain is leveraging Cisco advanced segment routing platforms to bring the benefits of distributed intelligence and centralised control to its network.
Second cohort of tech startups graduate from Intelak Incubator
The cohort teams presented their final work to Emirates Group, GE, and Etisalat Digital management teams and the wider investor community, taking their ideas from concept to tangible business solutions.
UAE property developer to accept payments in digital currency
UAE-based MAG Lifestyle Development, part of the MAG Group, has announced that it will offer customers the opportunity to purchase properties using OneGram, the first Sharia-compliant cryptocurrency.
HSE, InfoWatch Group announce InfoWatch-based cybersecurity department
InfoWatch Group, a Russian vendor of enterprise cybersecurity solutions, and National Research University Higher School of Economics (HSE), one of …
Synack signs SecureLink as Middle East distributor
SecureLink, a risk advisory firm based in Dubai and part of the StarLink group, has announced signing up distribution rights …
Cambium Networks to fortify channel ecosystem
Martin de la Serna, vice president, sales, Europe, Middle East, and Africa, Cambium Networks, elaborates on the firm’s plans to …
Sony boosts offerings with artificial intelligence and robotics
Sony has announced that it is strengthening its video and audio technologies through artificial intelligence (AI) and robotics by fusing …
startAD Demo Day spotlights hardware innovation in the UAE
Three teams walked away with a prototyping grant that will enable them to further develop their products at startAD’s Hardware Venture Launchpad’s Demo Day.
Majid Al Futtaim joins Steven Spielberg in backing VR startup
Majid Al Futtaim has made a strategic equity investment in Dreamscape Immersive, with the intent to take the VR offering global.
MOHAP launches electronic EWS project
The UAE Ministry of Health and Prevention (MOHAP) has launched the electronic Early Warning Scores (EWS) project to assist clinicians …
Bitcoin hits new record high, warnings grow louder
Bitcoin blasted to another all-time high of almost $18,000 on the Bitstamp exchange on Friday, up 9 percent on the …
CBB teams up with Bahrain FinTech Bay
The announcement is the most recent in a series of steps affirming the CBB’s commitment to developing Bahrain into a leader of fintech innovation.
Fortinet protects operational technologies in industrial firms
Fortinet has announced the availability of its Operational Technology (OT) Security solution for critical infrastructure and industrial organisations.
The new age of RFID: Transforming retail and data inventory
Vic Bageria, CEO, Xpandretail on how the latest RFID technologies are enabling organisations with access to more accurate inventory data.
Digital Shadows strengthens management team
Digital Shadows has announced several key appointments to its management team designed to scale the business in support of company …
Tahawul Tech films Real Madrid legend Michel Salgado for Alibaba Cloud
Tahawul Tech was on set at Zayed Sports Stadium in Abu Dhabi yesterday to shoot footage for its upcoming short …
RIPE NCC, TRA to build IPv6 capacity in Bahrain
The RIPE Network Coordination Centre (NCC) and the Bahrain Telecommunications Regulatory Authority (TRA) recently held a training program for telecommunications …