The Dubai Police have reportedly recovered over $1.9 million (AED7 million) from a gang who deceived two brothers who wanted to buy Bitcoins.
Blockchain among key enablers of Saudi Vision 2030: official
As part of its responsibility for the development of national cadres in the future technologies, the Saudi Arabia Ministry of Communications and Information Technology (MCIT) has recently conducted a blockchain bootcamp in collaboration with ConsenSys, the global blockchain specialist firm.
US adds UAE and Saudi to IP watch list
The Trump administration on Friday labeled 36 countries as inadequately protecting US intellectual property rights, keeping China on a priority watch list and adding Canada over concerns about its border controls and pharmaceutical practices, according to Reuters.
Mobikon expands Middle East presence
Mobikon, an AI-driven consumer engagement and predictive analytics SaaS platform for the food and beverages (F&B), continues with its global expansion plans to serve more restaurants and establishments worldwide, especially in the UAE.
AI course for Smart City execs now available in UAE
As Smart Cities become a priority in the UAE government’s agenda, the American University of Sharjah has announced a new educational course focused on developing projects in this field.
EU calls for increased investments in AI
The European Union is targeting $24.4 billion of investment in artificial intelligence by 2020.
Saudi Arabia highlights $6 billion security and safety market
Intersec Saudi Arabia 2018 covers the key product groups of Commercial Security, Information Security, Perimeter & Physical Security, Homeland Security& Policing, Fire & Rescue, and Safety & Health.
Citrix streamlines partner programme incentives
Citrix has announced an overhaul of its existing channel programme and introduced Citrix Ultimate Rewards. The programme is designed to make Citrix a better partner by simplifying the process and streamlining the incentives.
Dubai unveils new regulations to accelerate e-commerce industry
The initiative has been developed by an integrated organisation that will enable greater foreign direct investment, FDI, in the e-commerce sector to flourish in Dubai.
Global spending on end-user devices set to increase: Gartner
Worldwide shipments of devices PCs, tablets and mobile phones are forecast to return to growth (+1.3 percent) in 2018 and will total 2.3 billion units, according to Gartner.
Technology’s role in the classroom is changing dramatically: Microsoft
“New approaches to learning, from mixed-reality solutions to hands-on lesson plans, provide students with the rich, immersive, collaborative experiences they need to ignite their innate curiosity and creativity,” said Ahmed Ameen Ashour, Education Director, Microsoft Gulf.
Oman explores role of AI and IoT in economic development
Oman is highlighting how new technologies will play a central and critical role in the country’s future and the development of the economy and social fabric of society at the ongoing Comex Technology Week.
UAE Space Agency committee discusses future projects
The UAE Space Agency is vital in promoting the nation’s stature as an advanced country in the area of space science, according to Dr. Ahmad bin Abdullah Humaid Belhoul Al Falasi, Minister of State for Higher Education and Advanced Skills and Chairman of the agency.
Blockchain-powered platform to boost digital skills in Dubai
The Smart City University, a blockchain-powered decentralised learning platform developed by the Smart Dubai Office to support the development of digital skills, has launched a new initiative to help individuals chart their careers in the economy of the future.
How AI can enhance network security
Dr. Ernesto Damiani explores leveraging artificial intelligence (AI) to enhance network security and ongoing work at Khalifa University to remove …
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.
Exabeam partners with Exclusive Networks for cyber defence
SIEM specialist Exabeam has chosen Exclusive Networks to accelerate its market impact in the Middle East enterprise sector. The move …
Analytics to power telcos of the future: SAS
Telco business is becoming supersaturated. Since variety of offers is on the rise, customers become increasingly demanding. About two-thirds of …
Cisco enhances Webex app to end mundane meetings
Cisco has announced that it is converging the Cisco Spark and Webex platforms to enhance the team collaboration application, enabling companies to conduct real-time, “video first” meetings.
Global IT spending forecasted at $3.7 trillion: report
Worldwide IT spending is projected to total $3.7 trillion in 2018, an increase of 6.2 percent from 2017, according to the latest forecast by Gartner.