Music streaming service Spotify the world’s biggest music streaming service, has filed paperwork to start trading its shares publicly on the New York Stock Exchange.
Industry incumbents strike back: c-suite report
CXOs believe incumbent organisations – rather than new entrants – are leading the disruption in their industry, according to a new global c-suite study by IBM.
Mubadala’s Strata sets sights on nurturing aerospace talents
UAE students who are interested to be a part of the aerospace industry now have the opportunity to take part in a new innovative programmes by Mubadala Investment Company’s Strata Manufacturing, the advanced composite aero-structures manufacturing facility, and the University Leadership Council.
Why LiFi could be the answer to all your bandwidth worries
pureLiFi, a pioneer in LiFi technology, has big plans to transform the future of wireless networks using LiFi integrated devices.
Amazon bolsters smart home security offerings with latest acquisition
Amazon has reportedly agreed to buy Ring, maker of security cameras and Internet-connected doorbells.
Dubai RTA to roll out blockchain-powered vehicle database
The Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has proposed its “end-to-end vehicle lifecycle management using Blockchain” project for the Dubai 10X Initiative.
Saudi authority fines ex-Mobily chairman for insider trading
Saudi Arabian authorities has reportedly fined the former chairman of the kingdom’s second-biggest telecom company for insider trading and ordered his investment firm to pay $75 million.
How Microsoft, GCC end users and AI experts are solving global issues
Microsoft is currently highlighting the ways that the Middle East’s end-users can tackle some of the world’s most pressing issues …
Converse in a foreign language with this handy device
Whatever you do, don’t compare Waverly Labs’ Pilot to the Babelfish from Douglas Adams’ novel The Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy: Although you stick both in your ear to follow what’s being said in a foreign language, that’s where the similarity ends.
Why partners need to bet on SMBs
Contributing a large chunk to the Middle East economy, small and medium sized businesses (SMB) comprise the majority of regional …
PayFort becomes first foreign KSA digital payments firm
PayFort, an Amazon company, has announced the registration of a new wholly owned company in Saudi Arabia via the Saudi …
Dubai is one of the best cities for innovation
Dubai has again improved its innovation performance, climbing one spot to rank 14th among 30 global cities in the third Dubai …
Abu Dhabi, Singapore boost tech developments in power and water sectors
Abu Dhabi and Singapore have signed nine Memorandum of Understanding, MoUs, in power and water sector, to facilitate development of joint projects in knowledge sharing, joint research and technology transfer in power and water sectors.
UAE University joins Etisalat IoT partner programme
United Arab Emirates University (UAEU) has joined the Etisalat Digital ‘Internet of Things (IoT) partner programme’ that will see them …
Artists can now post 3D models straight to Facebook
With Facebook 3D posts, anyone can swivel a 3D object around to see it from all sides by moving a mouse or tapping the screen, all within your newsfeed.
Bosch may have the answer to pollution in Dubai
As with other world metropolises, there has been breathless growth in the potential hazards from particulate matter and noxious gases.So how should rapidly expanding cities such as Dubai monitor pollution levels and plan their development to try to ensure air quality improves?
Why CIOs must leverage business intelligence to drive innovation
During a closed-room roundtable discussion, hosted by Tahawul Tech and MDSap yesterday, a collection of IT heads from a range of industries – such as logistics, retail, hospitality and recruitment – came together to share their BI experiences.
How virtual reality is changing physiotherapy
Physiotherapists and clinicians are now working closely with computer experts to design computer games that would promote specific body movements needed in therapy.
Apple in talks to secure cobalt directly from miners: sources
Apple is in talks to buy long-term supplies of cobalt directly from miners for the first time, seeking to ensure it will have enough of the key battery ingredient amid industry fears of a shortage driven by the electric vehicle boom.
Abu Dhabi hospital opens UAE’s first multi-organ transplant facility
Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi has successfully completed UAE’s first full liver transplant and first lung transplant, both from deceased donors.