UAE nationals including government officials, employees and students will soon get the opportunity to receive specialised training on artificial intelligence at the Oxford University.
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Cisco executive outlines Top 5 tips for mitigating the threat of device sharing
Martin Lee, EMEA Lead for Cisco Talos, outlines his 5 top tips to mitigate the ongoing threat of device sharing, … 0 912
Jedi Challenges: lightsaber-swinging, augmented reality fun
If you’ve ever dreamt of being a Jedi Knight, here’s something better than simply swinging around a plastic lightsaber toy—now you can wield a plastic lightsaber that pairs with a headset, letting you battle against familiar Star Wars villains in the comfort of your living room.
UAE bans reselling electronic goods without warranty
The Ministry of Economy has reportedly announced that the Supreme Committee for Consumer Protection will ban the sale of all electronic goods, including electrical appliances and mobile phones without warranty.
Saudi Arabia spotlights cybersecurity education with new deal
Saudi Arabia has reportedly signed a strategic partnership with US education-focused technology firm, Coursera.
Siemens to funnel $500M into digital initiatives in Middle East
Siemens has announced plans to invest over $500 million into its digital presence in the Middle East over the next three years.
GCC consumers eye switch to “digital only” banks: report
Nearly two-thirds of GCC banking customers would be prepared to move to a digital only bank, according to latest findings from EY.
IT transformation is vital to beat competition, says 81% of global firms
Dell EMC has announced the results of new research conducted by Enterprise Strategy Group (ESG) into the benefits of IT Transformation which affirms that IT Transformation can result in bottom-line benefits that drive business differentiation, innovation and growth.
Dubai sets sights on becoming the global capital for Esports
The project is aimed at making the emirate the region’s first dedicated esports stadium, which will establish the emirate as a regional and global hub for hosting video gaming events, according to the Dubai Media Office.
Ministry of Economy to accelerate UAE Vision 2021 with new partnerships
The Ministry of Economy has signed MoUs to launch the “National Programme for Supporting Emerging, Modern & Innovative Businesses” with 14 state-run entities as part of its participation in the 3rd Government Accelerators.
Emerging tech for seamless transactions on focus in Dubai
The Middle East region is going through an exciting phase, with the UAE claiming 15th rank in the Euromonitor International’s Digital Consumer Index 2017 and highest among emerging markets, underlining the government’s commitment to transforming the society and the industries digitally and seamlessly for the future.