Etisalat has been confirmed as the official telecoms partner of both Special Olympics IX MENA Games Abu Dhabi 2018 and …
Waymo gets the go ahead for US driverless taxi service
The designation lets Waymo’s fleet of driverless Chrysler Pacifica minivans pickup and drop off paying riders in Arizona through a smartphone app or website.
BlueJeans Network signs up Nuvias as EMEA distributor
Value-added distributor Nuvias has signed a pan-EMEA distribution agreement with BlueJeans Network, which offers cloud services to connect desktops, mobile …
Abu Dhabi summit to spotlight AI in healthcare
The Summit crowns the continuous efforts and in-depth studies that provide Abu Dhabi with a prominent position in the medical, scientific and technological fields, Sheikh Hazza said.
Microsoft HoloLens expands availability in UAE
With new additions of its availability in UAE and Singapore, HoloLens is now available in 41 markets around the world.
IBM urges US government to embrace blockchain
In testimony before a congressional committee, IBM’s Jerry Cuomo warned against over-regulation of blockchain because of cryptocurrency volatility, and said …
New CEO at Toshiba tasked with rescuing the chipmaker
Toshiba has appointed Nobuaki Kurumatani to lead the Japanese electronics firm that has been marred with finance scandals and crisis …
FBI, CIA, NSA Directors: don’t buy Huawei phones
The heads of all three US intelligence agencies have all said that the use of Huawei smartphones poses a risk …
UAE education sector must switch its focus to STEM: foreign minister
Sheikh Abdullah Bin Zayed Al Nahyan said more needs to be done to ensure the UAE becomes one of the most important global hubs for education.
Autodesk explores future of construction in Riyadh
Autodesk has hosted its first Saudi edition of the Futures’ Forum at the Four Seasons Hotel in Riyadh, which discussed …
“Human intelligence is as important as artificial intelligence,” says Will.i.am
If shaping the future of governments means embracing AI, then humans are the ones who will need to be able to build, control and understand this new world, says Will.i.am.
Virtual reality park to open in Dubai Mall this year
Due to open in the first half of 2018, the new VR Park is set to bring together some of the world’s best VR developers to deliver an “awe-inspiring” leisure and entertainment experience, according to a statement.
Honeywell unveils inaugural Middle East industrial cybersecurity centre
Honeywell has launched its first industrial cybersecurity centre of excellence (COE) at its Middle East headquarters in Dubai. The new …
20 million Middle East jobs could be automated: McKinsey & Co.
An estimated 45 percent of existing jobs in the Middle East could be automated, according to McKinsey & Company’s latest …
When to use blockchain for security purposes
Blockchain has the potential to improve encryption and authentication, and that could be good news for IoT security and DDoS protection.
StarLink seeks specialised partners for new market
StarLink has commenced business operations in Pakistan and invites new and interested IT security specialised partners to join its channel …
Winning the war for AI talent
As tech giants snag all available talent, enterprises are scrambling to staff up for an AI-fueled future by partnering with universities and grooming talent from within.
Xiaomi opens third Mi store in UAE
In partnership with its local distributor TASK, Xiaomi has opened its third Mi Authorised Mi store in the UAE in …
Riverbed mints new channel programme to boost partner profits
Riverbed has rolled out a new global channel partner programme called Riverbed Rise that is in sync with customers’ evolving …
Culture vs technology: what should be the priority for the future of IT?
Part of what makes successful technical advancement succeed in the industry is the ability to adapt and change