Alasdair Kilgour, vice president Middle East and Africa, Nuvias, reiterates how employees are the weakest link in an organisation’s security …
Exclusive: Competition lies in tech firms – not fintechs, says ENBD CDO
In an exclusive interview with Tahawul Tech, Evans Munyuki said that “tech-fins” – companies that are technology focused, but are now considering the potential of financial services, could offer serious competition to traditional non-digitised banking.
How Al Tayer Group is building the GCC retailer of the future
Mohamed Fayed, Al Tayer Group’s senior vice president of omnichannel, tells tahawultech.com how the firm has created a standalone department …
Calling all aspiring astronauts: UAE’s space programme wants to hear from you
The Mohammed bin Rashid Space Centre, MBRSC, has announced 35 vacancies for Emirati youth at Careers UAE.
Virtual meetings boost female career progression: report
Sixty-five percent of “fast track women,” – a group that progresses to manager level within five years of employment, versus 49 percent of all women and 55 percent of men, use technology to attend everyday meetings virtually rather than being there in person.
Dubai rolls out new project to fight crime “without policemen”
Dubai Police has proposed a number of new projects under the theme “Police without Policemen” as part of the Dubai 10X initiative, ensuring that the force achieves the highest levels of security and safety without the need for policemen being present on-ground 24/7.
Why bots are too smart for their own good
One of the most frustrating things you’ll go through when logging into an online service or completing a payment is …
Future Cities Show to highlight urban innovation
Dubai city not only as a milieu but also as a principal example of the specific challenges that cities around the world are facing. Future Cities Show will have Sustainability, Innovation and Happiness as its main core hence focusing on several transformational concepts as catalysts for smart urban development. Future Cities Show conference and exhibition is held at the Dubai World Trade Centre.
Exclusive: Tech deals Saudi is expected to sign with US giants
Preparations are underway for Saudi Arabia’s crown prince Mohammed bin Salman to complete three deals with top American technology firms upon …
Abu Dhabi event to help security professionals skill-up in ICS defence
SANS Institute has recently announced ‘SANS Abu Dhabi 2018,’ a series of training courses focused on helping regional cyber security professionals skill-up in digital forensics, intrusion detection, and the defence of Industrial Control Systems (ICS).
DIFC inks deal to develop tech for VC ecosystem
Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Middle East Venture Partners (MEVP) to facilitate exchange of information on the latest trends in the finance industry, with a focus on the FinTech field.
VR startup secures major funding from Saudi Arabia
Magic Leap, a startup working in the augmented reality space, has revealed that on Wednesday it raised $461 million in its latest funding round, led by the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s sovereign investment arm.
Dubai launches halal blockchain
The International Center of Islamic Economy (ICIE) in cooperation with the Dubai Airport Freezone Authority (DAFZA) has launched the Halal Digital Chain project and the Blockchain Forum.
Orange, JEC sign Smart City consulting deal
Orange Business Services has recently signed a smart consulting agreement with Jeddah Economic Company (JEC), the master developer of the world’s tallest tower, Jeddah Tower.
How organisations can become cyber resilient
Alasdair Kilgour, Vice President Middle East and Africa, Nuvias, on how regional organisations can become cyber resilient in the rapidly-evolving …
Changing the business a top priority for Bahraini CIOs
Digital transformation is about a new way of doing business, driven by the rapid adoption of new technologies, according to …
Bahrain’s new fintech hub opens for business
Bahrain has officially launched its new fintech hub as it aims to become the Gulf region’s centre for financial technology.
New UAE directive calls for responsible media content
The National Media Council (NMC) has unveiled a set of regulations for electronic media, which govern all online activities, including e-commerce; publishing and selling of print, video, and audio material; as well as advertising.
UAE’s Etisalat plans $2 billion buyback
UAE-based telco Etisalat’s shares climbed after it said that it’s planning to buy back stock valued at as much as $2 billion, according to Bloomberg.
Mimecast urges partners to take security conversations to the next level
Jason Roos, channel and alliances director, Mimecast, explains how the firm assists partners to take their customer conversations from the “server room into the boardroom”.