The event will be held in partnership with the Bahrain Economic Development Board (EDB) on December 7, and will focus on Islamic fintech.
Kaspersky Lab: 23% of UAE children have faced threats on social media
The company embarked on a series of interactive cybersecurity performances at selected schools in Dubai, aimed at driving awareness around online safety.
UAE Mars Science City set to arrive in ‘30 months’
The UAE’s Mars Science City will be completed in 30 months, a senior official with the UAE Space Agency has …
Yahsat targets low-cost carriers, e-commerce firms
The UAE satellite operator Yahsat, a unit of Abu Dhabi’s Mubadala Investment Company, forecasts strong demand for its in-flight Wi-Fi …
Unsung heroes of the digital age
Over this weekend, I’d the opportunity to chair the first meeting of CIO MENA Forum, a small group of powerful …
Who calls the shots on digital transformation
Frank Basinski, director, Partner Programs and Enablement EMEA, Red Hat, examines, who should be responsible for a firm’s digital transformation …
Abu Dhabi Police launches 2057 Plan
Abu Dhabi Police has launched its futuristic 2057 Plan to deliver a UAE capital city that will be powered by …
Emirates NBD launches new digital branch
Emirates NBD has opened its first paperless digital branch at Dubai World Trade Centre (DWTC). The new branch aims to …
Emirates to boost inflight WiFi connectivity by 2020
Emirates has signed a new agreement with Thales to equip its 777X fleet with the “next generation broadband inflight connectivity” using Inmarsat GX global network.
Avaya’s 50th Partner Community Council reinforces channel commitment
At Avaya’s 50th Partner Community Council (PCC) conference, taking place in France, the company said it is celebrating “25 years …
Scamming the scammers: NZ designed chatbot takes on email fraudsters
Netsafe, a New Zealand-based non-profit online safety group, has recently introduced an AI email bot, that will annoy phishing scammers away.
Fortinet: Self-learning “Swarm” cyber-attacks to be expected in 2018
Fortinet has unveiled predictions from the Fortinet FortiGuard Labs global research team about the threat landscape for 2018.
Orange Jordan’s DC receives tier III certification
The CEO of Orange Jordan, Jérôme Hénique has announced that the telecom operator’s data centre located in Marj Al Hamam …
Omantel inks $1.35bn deal to acquire 12% stake in Kuwait’s Zain
The agreement between Omantel and Zain will create the third largest combined telecoms group in the MENA region, with 52 million customers.
MBRSC highlights ‘Emirates Mars Mission – Hope’ at Dubai Airshow 2017
The Mohammed bin Rashid Space Centre (MBRSC) is showcasing the Emirates Mars Mission’s Hope probe model for the first time at the Dubai Airshow 2017.
Honeywell to showcase connected plant at ADIPEC
In line with its commitment to advance operational excellence in regional industries, global software-industrial leader Honeywell will present its ‘Honeywell Connected Plant’offering at the Abu …
Epson unveils entry-level scanner
Epson has announced the DS-410 scanner, which offers outstanding productivity features at an affordable price. This makes it ideal for …
Voice assistants: are they all talk?
Conversing with a machine may have once been widely accepted as a concept confined to science fiction. But now, in …
LEAP launches AI recruitment chatbot at Web Summit
UAE-based LEAP has launched an AI-driven chatbot which aims to automate the recruitment process. The firm unveiled the product at …
The cat and mouse game: AI and machine learning’s role in cybersecurity
As the world swoons over the promise and practice of AI and machine learning, the world of cybersecurity sees both the hero and the villain take part in the game.