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?
UAE-based classifieds startup raises over $13M in investments
UAE-based classifieds portal Alawooz.com has reportedly raised $13.6 million (AED 50 million) in investments.
Kodak Alaris rebrands information management division
Kodak Alaris has announced that its Information Management division will now operate under the name “Alaris, a Kodak Alaris business.”
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, Saudi Arabia users among most active on social media
Social media is increasingly becoming embeded in every individual’s life. From a professional perspective, social media platforms are the chosen medium to which customers create their own content, hunt for new products and services, and share their opinions on certain topics.
Saudia to keep passengers connected while in-flight
Saudi Airlines has reportedly announced a new feature on board their flights, allowing passengers to send and receive WhatsApp messages.
Twitter’s Dorsey asks users to change password after glitch
Twitter Inc. has urged its more than 330 million users to change their passwords after a glitch caused some to …
Video calls are coming to Instagram
Facebook-owned Instagram has announced it is currently testing a video chat feature, which it plans to roll out to users worldwide “in the coming weeks.”
“Blockchain’s abstraction makes it limitless”: Wikipedia co-founder
The inaugural Future Blockchain Summit at Dubai World Trade Centre kicked off with an engaging panel discussion on the potential …
Mass protest kicks off in Moscow against Telegram blocking
Thousands of people took to the streets of Moscow on Monday, throwing paper planes and protesting for authorities to unblock the popular Telegram instant messaging app.
UAE Federal National Council calls for stricter social media regulations
Members of the Federal National Council has reportedly called for stricter regulations for social media platforms.
The digital ‘tech tension’ is alive and well: DarkMatter
According to a recent survey conducted by DarkMatter, 48 percent of polled respondents are very concerned with the possible loss of their data from cyber incidents, compared to 18 percent who are not.
EU to force tech giants to hand over “terror” data
Technology companies could be ordered to release vital electronic data, such as emails and text messages, to law enforcement agencies in as little as six hours under proposed European Union law.
Emirates NBD achieves major IT transformation milestone
Emirates NBD has announced the launch of its own private cloud platform. The move is part of the bank’s ongoing AED 1 billion IT transformation.
Toyota wants cars to “talk” to each other
Toyota Motor has reportedly announced plans to start selling US vehicles that can talk to each other using short-range wireless technology in 2021.
Instagram will soon let users download their data
Facebook-owned Instagram will soon allow its users to download a copy of all the content they have uploaded on the photo-sharing platform, according to reports.
AI-powered surveillance to make Dubai the “world’s safest” smart city
A Brazil-based security firm has claimed that its futuristic artificial intelligence and camera technology could make Dubai the world’s safest smart city.
“Technology is a double-edged sword,” says cybersecurity expert
Transparency and Regulations will reduce the risk of data leaks and inspire confidence in future technologies, says cybersecurity experts
What’s on your mind?: AI-powered tech could now decode your thoughts
Reading brain waves was useless until A.I. got involved. Now mind reading has real-world, practical applications.
Dubai’s Arabic knowledge platforms reach 400M users worldwide
Dubai Future Foundation’s (DFF) knowledge platforms has now reached more than 400 million people across the globe, according to WAM.