The University of Manchester Middle East Centre has signed an MoU (Memorandum of Understanding) with Saudi German Health, marking the …
Bahrain, UK team up to pilot global AI guidelines
Bahrain has announced it will pilot new guidelines for the procurement of artificial intelligence (AI) in the public sector.
Dubai, UK to foster collaboration between FinTech ecosystems
Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Innovate Finance, an independent membership association that is at the heart of the UK’s FinTech ecosystem.
Public-private deals vital for UAE smart government goals
MBRSG’s Executive President H.E. Dr Ali Sebaa Al Marri told Tahawul Tech that if the UAE wishes to create the government of the future and pursue the drive for smart technology throughout the emirates, establishing public-private partnerships is crucial.
US government officially attributes WannaCry cyber-attack to North Korea
“After careful investigations, the United states is publicly attributing the massive WannaCry cyber-attack to North Korea,” said White House homeland security adviser Tom Bossert.
Uber loses UK court appeal against drivers’ rights
Uber has reportedly lost its appeal against a ruling that its drivers should be classed as workers with minimum-wage rights rather than self-employed.
British Airways: Global IT failure suspends flights
British Airways’ computer systems have crashed across the world causing major delays that left passengers stranded in airports.
UK govt to recruit cyber-reservists from IT industry
United Kingdom defence secretary Philip Hammond has announced that the government is creating a new Joint Cyber Reserve (JCR) made up of computer experts who will work alongside regular forces to protect the nation’s cyber defences.
CIO Spotlight: Blessing in disguise
When fate stepped in the way of Fady Sleiman’s dream of becoming a pilot, it opened up an entirely new road – one that would eventually bring him to the position of corporate CIO for the Middle East and Africa at General Electric.
MPs declare that the UK is losing the war on cyber crime
A Home Affairs Select Committee has stated that the UK is losing the war on online criminal activity and that the government is too complacent in targeting cyber criminals.