“Artificial intelligence will revolutionise human life as we know it,” says UAE Minister of State for AI Omar bin Sultan Al Olama.
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Excessive technology use to blame for child obesity in UAE, Saudi Arabia
Nine in 10 children across UAE and KSA have access to tablets, smartphones or other handheld electronic devices with screens.1 3751
Dubai gears up to take on future city challenges
The fourth edition of Dubai Future Accelerators (DFA) has been launched with the participation of 12 government bodies and in cooperation with the world’s most innovative companies.
Saudi Arabia signs cybersecurity programme deal with US university
The Saudi Federation for Cyber Security and Draper University have reportedly signed a Memorandum of Understanding, according to The Saudi Press Agency on Wednesday.
“I’m really sorry this happened,” says Facebook’s Zuckerberg
Mark Zuckerberg apologised for the data debacle that has upended Facebook and left the door open to testifying before Congress, in a recent interview with CNN.
Proofpoint, Exclusive Networks strengthen advanced protection offerings
As the value-added distributor for next-generation cybersecurity company Proofpoint in the region, Exclusive Networks is gearing up to complement the …
Intelligent security is key to fight sophisticated threats
Intelligent security is increasingly becoming vital as GCC CISOs continue to battle against increasingly sophisticated threats, according to experts.
TRA sets up lab to enhance UAE’s digital services
The TRA has launched the User Experience Lab, which is the first of its kind in the UAE government, to help develop the digital presence of government entities on the web, smartphone or on service booths.
Blockchain investments to reach $300 billion globally
Blockchain spending in the Middle East and Africa region is set to reach $80.8 million, according to the recent figures from global market intelligence firm IDC.
UAE coding project receives over a million applications
The One Million Arab Coders initiative has reportedly received 1.1 million applicants from around the Arab world since it was launched, in October 2017, according to WAM.
Hackers tried to trigger petrochemical plant blast in Saudi Arabia: report
Cyber-attackers tried to trigger a deadly explosion at a petrochemical plant in Saudi Arabia in August, The New York Times reported.