At CES 2018, Samsung Electronics has introduced the first set of connected car solutions developed with Harman International, which it …
ADGM, Bahrain EDB pen MENA-first cross-border Fintech deal
Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM) and the Bahrain Economic Development Board (Bahrain EDB) have signed a Fintech cooperation agreement, marking …
Saudi tech startup incubator Badir wins Mohammed Bin Rashid award
H.H. Sheikh Hamdan Bin Mohammed Bin Rashid Al-Maktoum, the Crown Prince of Dubai and Chairman of the Executive Council, awarded …
Elderly robot companion ElliQ wins CES Innovation award
Intuition Robotics’ AI-powered “social” robot for the elderly ElliQ has won the CES 2018 Best of Innovation Honouree award …
Global unmanned aircraft systems market to reach $24B by 2026
The unmanned aircraft systems satellite communications market is projected to reach $19.7 billion, while the same for UAS commercial imaging service will touch $4.3 billion during the 2016-2026 period, according to a new report.
Vuzix to launch Amazon Alexa-powered smart glasses
Vuzix will unveil a set of smart glasses powered by Alexa this week, as Amazon’s smart assistant continues to pose a …
Sharaf DG, Tally partner for VAT software
Accounting and compliance software provider Tally Solutions has partnered with electronics retail firm Sharaf DG to make its VAT software Tally.ERP 9 available to the business community. As …
Minister of higher education: UAE startup culture will come in time
On the sidelines of Huawei’s Seeds of the Future launch, James Dartnell spoke with HE Dr Ahmad Belhoul Al Falasi, …
Black Mirror: could technology deliver a fate worse than death?
If you haven’t watched Black Mirror yet, make sure it’s the next thing you tune into. Penned by British comedian …
Kuwait’s Equate Group announces new SAP venture
Equate Group, a global producer of petrochemicals, has announced the next phase of its partnership with SAP, in an effort …
Trends security pros need to think about going into 2018
Cybercriminals are becoming more sophisticated and collaborative with every coming year. As with previous years, 2017 saw no shortage of …
What does 2018 hold for hardware in the Middle East?
Back in 2013, a Baird Equity Research Technology report stated, “Cloud services will drive a shrinking IT spending pie.” Now, in 2017, that statement holds true.
What will 5G mean for the UAE?
The implementation of 5G is set to revolutionise the way the UAE residents browse, download and share content on their gadgets.
TestBED: what tech innovations can GCC hospitality expect in 2018?
James Dartnell spoke to the three finalists of Marriott Hotels’ TestBED programme for technology startups, which launched in the Middle …
Has your IT team started using DevSecOps or remains old school?
urtThe primary concerns of a Software Tester are all about security and assuring a product is free of bugs and other issues. …
Network International partners with 3C Payment
Payment solutions provider Network International has strengthened its product proposition for the hospitality sector following a partnership with payment solution …
FMI: MENA digital transformation to hit 15.1% CAGR
Future Market Insights (FMI) has announced results of research that reveals that the Middle East and North Africa digital transformation …
What DevOps trends to watch out for in 2018
It came, it saw and it conquered! Saying that for DevOps won’t be wrong. 2017 saw the adoption of DevOps …
Emaar Hospitality unveils digital transformation initiatives
Emaar Hospitality Group has unveiled three new projects for digitalisation that will leverage IoT and AI to enhance guest experience, promote organisation-wide digital innovation and drive operational excellence.
Focus Softnet launches New Zealand operations
Software development firm Focus Softnet has signed a franchisee agreement promising ICT professionals Syed Safdar Ali and Fateh Ali to …