Financial regulators are investigating Apple’s new credit card for discriminating against women in what is just the latest example of …
Why the human factor plays a vital role in cybersecurity
At the sidelines of the recently held Gartner Security and Risk Management Summit, Jeffrey Wheatman, research vice president, Gartner, sat down with Security Advisor ME to discuss the important role that the human factor plays in cybersecurity.
UAE unveils new initiative to accelerate AI adoption
Omar Sultan Al Olama, Minister of State for Artificial Intelligence (AI) has announced the launch of the UAE Artificial Intelligence Network.
FreshToHome.com to invest AED 50 million in UAE and Saudi Arabia
Global online fresh fish and meat store FreshToHome.com has announced that it is set to invest AED 50 million in the UAE and Saudi Arabia over the next two years, creating 1,000 jobs, as the company formally launches operations in the UAE.
Avaya ENGAGE to spotlight new opportunities in the cloud era
Avaya ENGAGE will feature the firm’s top regional executives, a large contingent of its customer base, and over 500 Avaya technology alliance and channel partners expected to attend.
Vectra AI strengthens leadership team
Vectra AI has announced the addition of two executives to senior leadership roles, which the it says will be instrumental in driving customer satisfaction and further global business growth.
Google launches ‘App Defense Alliance’ to fight bad apps
Google is teaming up with three major security companies to stop Potentially Harmful Applications (PHAs) before they reach users’ devices …
GITEX Technology Week generates AED 1.6 billion in economic output
The Dubai World Trade Centre has released the GITEX Technology Week Economic Impact Assessment 2019 Report, which revealed that the mega tech event generated AED 1.6 billion in revenue across direct, indirect and induced economic levers,
UAE telco to enable world’s first 5G-powered entertainment destination
du, from Emirates Integrated Telecommunications Company (EITC), has announced it is empowering guests of Global Village to experience the 5G revolution.
BeyondTrust shares top security predictions for 2020 and beyond
BeyondTrust has announced its top security predictions for the New Year and into 2025.
Abu Dhabi unveils new tech-driven national defence conglomerate
Abu Dhabi has unveiled a new defence conglomerate focused on developing advanced technologies for cyber defence and national security solutions.
HPE introduces AI-driven hyperconverged infrastructure
Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE) announced advancements to HPE SimpliVity, the company’s flagship hyperconverged infrastructure (HCI) platform, ushering in a new …
Bayer spotlights how startups are redefining UAE’s healthcare sector
As a flourishing market, the UAE has also introduced several initiatives to strengthen its start-up ecosystem, irrespective of the industry it caters to.
Microsoft executive says AI is the cornerstone of digital transformation
CNME Editor Mark Forker spoke to Corey Sanders, Corporate VP for Microsoft Solutions during his recent visit to Middle East, …
UAE’s Azizi Developments goes digital to enhance customer experiences
UAE-based Azizi Developments has underlined its commitment to innovation and customer centricity, propelling its digital transformation journey further by implementing leading technologies.
Noor Bank, Smart Dubai explore latest innovations in banking
UAE-based Shariah-compliant bank Noor Bank has highlighted how the latest technological innovations are impacting the banking and finance sectors.
Dubai Chamber, First Abu Dhabi Bank partner to accelerate digital trade
Dubai Chamber of Commerce and Industry has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with First Abu Dhabi Bank (FAB), which will align the efforts of the two entities to digitise, facilitate and simplify trade processes in the UAE.
“Strong AI is science fiction,” says INSEAD professor
Today’s AI is not advanced enough to model the capabilities of a worm yet, said a leading academic speaking at the region’s first INSEAD National Alumni Association (NAA) UAE Leadership Forum, which took place in Dubai recently.
Dubai Silicon Oasis opens new hub to foster regional digital transformation
Dubai Silicon Oasis (DSO), the integrated free zone technology park, and Intel, the Silicon Valley-headquartered tech giant, have announced the launch of the new phase of ‘Intel Innovation Centre.’
UAE gears up to secure a cloud-driven future
The UAE’s Telecommunications Regulatory Authority (TRA) is working on cybersecurity policy for a cloud-based future, according to Eng Abdulrahman Almarzouqi, Director of Cybersecurity, TRA.