New European Union data protection laws take effect on May 25 to protect users’ online information, in what Brussels touts as a global benchmark after the Facebook scandal, AFP reported.
GDPR: Are you ready?
On 25th May the General Data Protection Regulation is set to kick in and while European businesses are the primary target of this new law, its impact will be felt by organisations in regions outside the EU bloc. Are Middle East firms ready for GDPR?
Are you ready for Facebook coins?
Following the formation of its own blockchain division, recent reports have suggested that Facebook is looking into creating its own cryptocurrency.
Khalifa University students develop apps to aid refugees
Khalifa University students were part of the first and third place winning teams at the annual NYUAD International Hackathon 2018, where they helped develop apps to bring benefit to the Arab world.
Oman to establish new science and technology university
Oman’s Minister of Education has reportedly announced that it will establish a new university of science and technology in Muscat.
Despite tech advancements, M&A remains a human activity, says experts
The fundamentals of merger and acquisition (M&A) deals in the GCC region have not been significantly affected by artificial intelligence (AI) and still rely on human cognition, according to experts at the recent accountancy and finance body ICAEW’s Corporate Finance Faculty roundtable.
Lockheed Martin opens robotics lab in Jordan
Lockheed Martin has announced the sponsorship of a robotics laboratory at King’s Academy in Jordan.
“Channel partners often unaware of risks”: Margin Builder
Reseller Middle East’s inaugural Margin Builder Forum hosted an enthralling panel discussion with industry experts that tackled some of the …
All the big news from Margin Builder Forum 2018
Reseller Middle East’s inaugural Margin Builder Forum 2018 kicked off this morning with an insightful keynote address by Redington Value’s …
Region’s first Shariah-compliant digital bank launches in Bahrain
The bank offers a 24/7/365 service model on its innovative mobile app and web banking portal allowing customers to open and manage their accounts, conducting everyday transactions through its online channel, supported by services such as video contact centre, e-mail, web chat and social media.
Margin Builder Forum to transform channel businesses
Reseller Middle East’s inaugural Margin Builder Forum, taking place tomorrow, 8th May 2018 at Emirates Tower, will shed light on how …
Mubadala to open Abu Dhabi tech hub next year
Mubadala Investment Company has announced that it will establish a technology hub in Abu Dhabi next year in a bid to attract leading tech companies to the oil-rich emirate, its venture capital head said recently.
Social media users risk facing hefty fines for “fake news”
The Telecommunications Regulatory Authority (TRA) has once again warned UAE social media users against the potential legal implications of information on various online platforms.
UAE students tackle childhood cancer with homemade robotic devices
Cancer is the fourth most common cause of death among children under 15 years of age in industrialised nations. In a bid to combat this, 150 students from across 15 schools in the UAE were set the task of creating a product that either helps to detect early symptoms of cancer.
We should harness AI to ensure high quality of life, says UAE minister
The UAE has launched the ‘National Strategy for Artificial Intelligence (AI)’ to ensure a better and prosperous future for the country, said Sheikh Nahyan bin Mubarak Al Nahyan, Minister of Tolerance.
Redington Value partners with Nutanix to deliver enterprise cloud solutions
Value-added distributor Redington Value has signed a regional distribution contract with Nutanix, an enterprise cloud computing vendor, for the Middle …
Global crypto exchange for celebrities comes to the Middle East
In a partnership aimed at expanding its celebrity token footprint to the Middle East, the Global Crypto Offering Exchange (GCOX) …
What the future holds for cryptocurrency regulation
One place in the world that does not lack enthusiasm for cryptocurrencies is Dubai: the emirate is home to a string of initiatives linked to the blockchain-based virtual currencies.
Hitting the right notes: AI-composed song puts Dubai in record books
The future of music and the future of technology combined in perfect harmony at Dubai World Trade Centre as the 2018 edition of The Internet of Things Expo (IoTX) made history.
Apps to locate refugees and tackle fake medicine win NYUAD awards
Dawa, an application designed to tackle counterfeit medicine in the region using blockchain based pharmaceutical distribution, and Boosala, a refugee location application, were crowned the top performing apps.