The largest number of cyber-attacks were recorded in January which witnessed 136 offensives, 133 of which targeted government sites.
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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
UAE, Saudi Arabia plan to launch joint digital currency
The UAE is working with Saudi Arabia’s central bank to develop a joint digital currency to be used for cross-border transactions between the two nations.
Toshiba, Western Digital settle legal dispute over $18B chip unit sale
According to reports, both firms have agreed to withdraw all claims against each other which ensures “all parties are aligned” on the sale to a consortium led by Bain Capital.
Smart Dubai: UAE to generate $9.2B from digital transformation by 2020
The UAE will generate AED 33.8 billion ($9.2 billion) by 2020 thanks to digital transformation, said Dr. Aisha Bin Butti Bin Bishr, Director-General of the Smart Dubai Office.
Mubadala commits to 15 Silicon Valley firms in SoftBank partnership
Mubadala deputy group chief executive Waleed al-Muhairi has announced that the Abu Dhabi state investor has made ’15 to 16 investments’ in technology firms.
Smart Dubai, Majid Al Futtaim to enhance data enrichment policies
As part of the MoU, Majid Al Futtaim will collaborate with Smart Dubai in four critical areas: data enrichment, policy, education and innovative technology.
DFSA signs FinTech deals with Hong Kong authorities
The Dubai Financial Services Authority (DFSA) has signed two cooperation agreements with Hong Kong to enhance collaboration in FinTech innovation. …
AI minister: UAE preparing for future job market
The UAE’s Ministry of Artificial Intelligence is creating a job roadmap for the future, AI minister Omar Sultan Al-Olama said …
Cryptocurrency marketplace NiceHash reveals security breach
NiceHash, a cryptocurrency marketplace, has disclosed that the content of its bitcoin wallet had been stolen in a security breach. …
US energy secretary Rick Perry explores ADNOC tech
Dr. Sultan Al Jaber, Minister of State and ADNOC Group CEO, has met with United States secretary of energy Rick …