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.
Virgin Hyperloop One raises $50M, names Richard Branson chairman
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 …