The concept of emotional artificial intelligence conjures up visions of humanoid robots in customer service roles, such as the lifelike ‘receptionist’ now welcoming …
Ingram Micro signs META distribution agreement with NVIDIA
Ingram Micro has announced a distribution relationship with NVIDIA, a world leader in artificial intelligence computing technology. With this agreement, …
Redington Value signs MEA agreement with MicroStrategy
Regional value-added distributor Redington Value has announced that it is the current exclusive distributor for the Middle East and Africa …
Volvo teams up with global chipmaker for AI-powered cars
Volvo and NVIDIA are joining forces for the development of an advanced, AI-capable core computer for the next generation of Volvo cars.
Dubai unveils world’s first water rescue drone
Developed locally, the Flying Rescuer can transport up to four rings of lifebuoys, support up to eight drowning people at the …
Dubai boosts regional smart cities spend to $2.3 billion
The UAE’s government-led Smart City projects are driving regional Smart Cities spend to reach a record-high of $2.3 billion by 2021.
StarLink expands presence at GITEX
Regional VAD StarLink will showcase the latest innovations and technologies from 18 of its strategic vendors.
BT, Riverbed team up increase visibility in cloud apps
BT has become the first network services provider to offer Riverbed’s SteelCentral Visibility solution ‘as a service’ to enterprises globally.
World’s first social platform for chatbots to debut in Dubai
Avaya has announced that it will demonstrate the first social platform for chatbots at GITEX Technology Week 2018, ushering in a leap forward in customer self-service.
Data and AI are vital to nation’s future: UAE minister
Artificial intelligence technology will be a base for many vital activities of future societies, says Omar bin Sultan Al Olama, Minister of State for Artificial Intelligence.
Lebanese software innovators gear up for GITEX Technology Week
The Lebanon SoftShore (LSS) has announced its participation at the upcoming GITEX Technology Week in Dubai.
GITEX Tech Week to feature big AI presence
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is projected to have a $3.9 trillion business value by 2022 – and that boom will be reflected across GITEX.
‘Experience Future Urbanism’ at GITEX Technology Week
Dubai will be the epicentre of the creative digital world once again next week when GITEX Technology Week and GITEX Future Stars.
New building to boost UAE’s vision to become an AI hub
The Hamdan bin Mohammed Smart University has officially inaugurated its first-ever Smart Building.
AI tech helps Dubai Police make arrests
The Dubai Police has announced that its AI-powered smart system has led to the arrest of over 100 wanted criminals since the beginning of 2018.
Emitac CEO on why data is king in the journey to the cloud
Emitac’s recently appointed CEO Gautham Raj on top priorities that take precedence for the firm over the next few quarters.
DEWA clean energy, smart solutions to take centre stage in Dubai
DEWA will showcase its digital technologies and initiatives as well as AI-focused solutions in the fields of clean energy, and smart metres and grids, to provide an unprecedented smart experience for the people of Dubai.
Kuwait to fuel digital innovation market to reach more than $980 million
Kuwait, as part of its nationwide digital roadmap ‘New Kuwait 2035’, aims to drive the country’s digital innovation market to nearly $988.88 million this year.
Microsoft, cloud services to create 55,000 jobs in UAE
Microsoft’s technology ecosystem and the growing popularity of cloud services will create more than 55,000 jobs in the UAE by the end of 2022.
Microsoft starts pre-orders for Surface Laptop 2 and Pro 6. Does not ship to the UAE
Microsoft has opened pre-orders for its latest Surface Laptop 2 and Pro 6 devices but you can only place the …