Abu Dhabi Islamic Bank (ADIB) has recently announced a 100 percent capital-protected, Sharia’a-compliant equities basket note which captures the growth potential of companies operating in the cybersecurity sector.
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UAE airline offers special WhatsApp service to passengers
Etihad Airways has launched a WhatsApp Business solution, allowing guests to communicate instantly with the airline via the popular messaging app.1 4495
Microsoft to build duo of UAE data centres
Microsoft has announced plans to build its first Middle East and North Africa data centres in Dubai and Abu Dhabi.
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
UAE launches early warning system for mobile phones
NCEMA implemented the project by adopting a unified electronic system and activating a feature to send warning messages through telecommunications networks, to reach the general public through their mobile phones.
Dubai using smart tech to reduce police station visits: AI chief
Dubai Police’s smart police stations and its Robocop employee have been on show at ISNR 2018 this week, which are said to both be a part of the force’s target to reduce the number of people attending police stations by 80% by the end of 2018.
IoT and predictive analytics key to making cities safe: Frost & Sullivan
A recent Frost & Sullivan survey found that the Internet of Things and predictive analytics will have the greatest impact on smart city projects – from a safe city perspective – going forward.
Cyber insurance is not a replacement for investing in security: experts
Cybersecurity insurance should be considered the “last line of defence” and not a replacement for investment in security tools, said experts at a panel discussion this morning.
Bahrain’s new fintech hub opens for business
Bahrain has officially launched its new fintech hub as it aims to become the Gulf region’s centre for financial technology.
Homeland security exhibition opens in Abu Dhabi
The eighth edition of the International Exhibition on National Security and Resilience (ISNR) opened today in Abu Dhabi, bringing together technology providers and government entities to showcase their latest solutions in homeland security.
Technology “vital” for UAE law enforcement, says Dubai security chief
Ex-Dubai Police chief, HE Dhahi Khalfan Tamim – who is now deputy chairman of police and public security in Dubai, was present at the exhibition, and told Tahawul Tech how vital technology is for transforming law enforcement across the globe.