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How technology is fighting the coronavirus outbreak
As coronavirus continues to raise concerns across the globe, Deputy Editor Giorgia Guantario takes a look at how technology can …
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MWC cancelled over coronavirus concerns
The GSMA, the organiser of the world’s largest mobile trade show, Mobile World Congress (MWC) has announced the 2020 edition …
Majid Al Futtaim applying data analytics to create customised experiences
Majid Al Futtaim, a leading retail, shopping mall and lifestyle conglomerate is implementing disruptive new technologies as part of an …
UAE investors favoured US tech stocks in 2019: Saxo Bank
FinTech-focused multi-asset trading and investment firm Saxo Bank has revealed that US tech firms were the most traded among its UAE-based clients in 2019.
Dubai’s DEWA strengthens AI’s role in driving sustainability
The Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) has continued its efforts to support the Smart Dubai initiative by using advanced technologies such as artificial intelligence to make Dubai the smartest and happiest city in the world.
EU will take action on ‘digital tax’ for major tech players
The European Union has vowed it will take action regarding the implementation of a new ‘digital tax’ aimed at major …
How Huobi is bringing crypto into the mainstream
Deputy Editor Giorgia Guantario sat down with Mohit Davar, MENA Director and Co-Founder at Huobi who explained Huobi’s growth, the …
Huobi, fäm Properties to offer secure crypto payments in real estate
Huobi, a leading digital assets exchange provider, announced that it has partnered with fäm Properties to offer secure crypto payment …
Egyptian tech startups take part at CES 2020
Egypt, represented by the Information Technology Industry Development Agency (ITIDA) and ITFEDCOC, is officially participating with a country-pavilion in the Consumer Electronics Show (CES 2020).
Khalid Al Ameri to deliver keynote at Oracle OpenWorld Middle East 2020
Oracle has announced that Emirati content creator, actor and social media celebrity Khalid Al Ameri will deliver a keynote at …
Dubai Silicon Oasis enhances services with new AI-powered bot
Dubai Silicon Oasis Authority has launched “HADI”, an AI-based conversational bot that can answer users’ questions and process transactions with respect to DSOA’s services.
Chatbots to bring global retailers $439 million in annual savings
Artificial Intelligence (AI) technologies such as chatbots will bring global retailers $439 million in annual savings by 2023, according to a recent industry study.
Zuckerberg claims popular app TikTok is a threat to democracy
Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg has launched a scathing attack on popular video app TikTok labelling it as a threat to …
Microsoft executives discuss AI and cybersecurity at Digital Summit
John Frank, VP of European Union Government Affairs at Microsoft, has called on technology providers to be more transparent in …
Apple Card in hot water over sexist bias in AI algorithm
Financial regulators are investigating Apple’s new credit card for discriminating against women in what is just the latest example of …
UAE may soon lift ban on WhatsApp calls, says top cybersecurity executive
The UAE may soon lift its ban on WhatsApp calls, the executive director of the UAE’s National Electronic Security Authority, …
Microsoft Digital Summit: “Ireland is to data what Switzerland is to money”
Microsoft Digital Summit: Some of Europe’s most prominent and influential ICT thought leaders were in Dublin last week for Microsoft’s …
How to thwart crypto fraud
As cryptocurrencies continue to gain momentum over the past few months, threat actors are employing numerous techniques to exploit cryptocurrency investors. Daniel Bardsley speaks to experts to discuss how the industry can be regulated to fend off fraudsters.
Twitter CEO Jack Dorsey’s account got hacked
The Twitter account of Jack Dorsey, Twitter’s chief executive officer, was hacked and briefly hijacked on Friday.