Microsoft has announced plans to build its first Middle East and North Africa data centres in Dubai and Abu Dhabi. …
Searching for the cure: AI-focused healthcare competition opens
Booz Allen Hamilton and Kaggle launched the 2018 Data Science Bowl, a 90-day competition that calls on thousands of participants globally to train deep learning models to examine images of cells and identify nuclei, regardless of the experimental setup—and without human intervention
Eyes on the nation: Dubai Police’s smart security project
At the fifth edition of the Internet of Things Middle East 2018 conference, taking place at Armani Hotel Dubai, Dubai …
Oman symposium to explore AI’s impact on education
Oman will put the spotlight on how artificial intelligence will impact the education sector in an upcoming symposium at the Sultanate.
Trump blocks Broadcom takeover bid for Qualcomm
US President Donald Trump has reportedly blocked Broadcom’s proposed takeover of Qualcomm on national security grounds.
Meet Dubai’s new smart city AI-advisor
Smart Dubai has launched the new and improved version of its flagship Dubai Now platform and application, introducing artificial intelligence to the service, which will now feature Smart Dubai’s AI-powered smart city advisor “Rashid”.
Machine learning to disrupt storage technologies
Channel partners have many opportunities in the storage space. As data generation becomes quicker and increases in quantity, thanks to …
Why autonomous cars won’t be autonomous
The truth is that artificial intelligence is neither artificial nor intelligent. AI is made out of people.
Can AI be partners’ play too?
Artificial intelligence (AI) market is generating immense buzz within the industry, just in its nascent stage. Reseller ME explores if …
“Middle East firms must prepare for cyber-attacks,” former UK security chief
The former head of the United Kingdom’s security and intelligence agency has called for urgency in the way that Middle …
Innovation is at the heart of Expo 2020, says official
Expo 2020 Dubai Bureau has reaffirmed its commitment to inspiring collaboration and driving innovation globally through a series of initiatives and events held during the first-ever UAE Innovation Month.
Abu Dhabi AI framework poised to augment human capabilities
Saal aims to augment human capabilities beyond imagination and to facilitate opportunities to solve some of the world’s most pressing issues
DEWA launches virtual employee service on Google AI
Dubai Electricity and Water Authority has launched its ‘Rammas‘ service on Google’s Artificial Intelligence platform to answer its customers’ queries.
The sound of colour: cyborg Neil Harbisson
An inescapable irony shapes Neil Harbisson. Born colour-blind, his greyscale vision defined him in his formative years. Now, 15 years …
DEWA first government firm to launch service on Google AI
The Dubai Electricity and Water Authority, DEWA, has launched its ‘Rammas’ service on Google’s Artificial Intelligence, AI, platform to answer its customers’ queries.
Spire Solutions, Gartner partner to strengthen cybersecurity offering
Value-added distributor Spire Solutions has signed an agreement with research and advisory firm Gartner. The service agreement, signed by the …
New malware targets victims via routers: report
A new malware that attacks and infects victims through compromised routers and can run in kernel mode, giving it complete control over victim devices has been uncovered in the Middle East and Africa region.
Emirati youth capable and ready for future with AI, says UAE minister
Shamma bint Suhail Faris Al Mazrui, Minister of State for Youth Affairs, presided over the Youth Circle entitled, “City of Future with Artificial Intelligence Technology,” organised by the Applied Sustainability and Renewable Energy Department of Dubai Municipality at the Dubai Frame.
Samsung wants your TV to disappear
8K UHD and microLED TVs, plus a chameleon display mode, highlight Samsung’s new 2018 products and features.
Dubai Internet City firms attract billions in funding
Members of the Dubai Internet City (DIC) community have collectively attracted $2.12 billion (AED 7.8 billion) in funding since its …