The platform enables the connection of machines, data, and people to support DEWA’s digital capabilities and enable it to collect and analyse data in real time, to enhance the speed and efficiency of its operations.
Bahrain, News, Software
Bahrain sovereign wealth fund reduces IT costs by 50% with AWS
Sheikh Khalid bin Abdulla Al Khalifa, Deputy Prime Minister and Chairman of Bahrain Mumtalakat Holding Company (Mumtalakat), the sovereign wealth fund of the Kingdom of Bahrain, has recently announced the successful migration of the company’s IT infrastructure to the Amazon Web Services (AWS) cloud and the closure of its onsite and offsite data centres.0 3810
Dubai boosts support for travel-tech start-ups
As part of its dedication to the Dubai 10X initiative, the Department of Tourism and Commerce Marketing (Dubai Tourism) is continuously supporting innovative start-ups that will boost the tourism sector.
Dubai travelers can now opt for home check-in service
Passengers flying out from Dubai can now enjoy the convenience of checking in their baggage and getting their boarding passes right from their home or hotel.
Saudi Arabia accelerates digitisation drive for healthcare sector
The Saudi Arabian Ministry of Health and GE have delivered the first phase of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) focused on digital transformation in the Kingdom’s healthcare sector.
DEWA, GE to collaborate on clean energy technologies
DEWA and GE discussed ways to incorporate technologies to improve efficiency in the production, transmission and distribution of energy and water.
Emirates confirms $16bn Airbus deal
The MoU for 36 additional A380 aircraft was agreed in January, and is valued at $16 billion. Deliveries are expected to start as early as 2020.
It’s time to go threat hunting, say top CISOs
With the ever-changing threat landscape and increasing sophistication of attacks, proactively hunting for threats with the aid of AI and …
GE’s George Eapen on the evolving role of today’s CISO
George Eapen, CISO of GE in the region talks about the challenges, opportunities and changing role of today’s Chief Information Security Officer.
GE expands its smart lighting lineup
GE is storming into 2018 with several smart home solutions, building on its early forays with the C by GE …
What does 2018 hold for hardware in the Middle East?
Back in 2013, a Baird Equity Research Technology report stated, “Cloud services will drive a shrinking IT spending pie.” Now, in 2017, that statement holds true.