SANS Institute has announced SANS Riyadh 2019, a training event for cybersecurity professionals in Saudi Arabia, which will focus on developing skills in critical security and strategic security planning.
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UAE parents “concerned” but “don’t take action” in protecting kids online
A majority of UAE parents (96 percent) worry about their children’s online safety but many may not know how to protect them, according to a recent study by Norton.2 4081
Dubai-based techno-logistics firm raises $3.5 million in funding
Trukkin Middle East has raised over $3.5 million in its latest funding round as the technology-driven logistics firm looks to scale up its services across the GCC.
GCC online travel market to reach $15 billion in five years
The online travel market in the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries is expected to reach $ 15 billion by 2023, according to MENA Research Partners.
GCC smartphone shipments plummet to six-year low
Smartphone shipments to the GCC countries have declined 9.4 percent year on year in 2018 to total 23.6 million units, …
GCC smartphone shipments plunge to lowest level
Smartphone shipments to GCC countries have fell 9.4 percent year on year in 2018 to total 23.6 million units, the lowest since 2013, according to IDC.
Apple Pay goes live in Saudi Arabia
Visa cardholders in Saudi Arabia can now make easy, quick and secure purchases using their iPhone and Apple Watch in stores that accept contactless payments.
Apple co-founder to discuss FinTech revolution in Bahrain
Global tech innovator and Apple Computers co-founder Steve Wozniak will share his thoughts and predictions on the current and future state of the global financial technology industry at the upcoming Fintastic Bahrain Week.
“We are on the cusp of a new era”: Smart Dubai’s Dr. Aisha bin Bishr
Dr. Aisha bint Butti bin Bishr, Director General of Smart Dubai, lauded Dubai’s leadership for its continuous presence on the ground as Dubai builds its future, and prepares to transform itself into the world’s smartest and happiest city.
Sheikh Hamdan initiates countdown to a paperless Dubai
Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai and Chairman of The Executive Council of Dubai, has initiated a three-year countdown for implementing the Dubai Paperless Strategy.
Oman bank introduces biometric features for mobile services
Sohar International has recently integrated biometric authentication technology into its mobile banking services.