TahawulTech.com and Security Advisor ME have announced that cybersecurity specialist and serial entrepreneur Mohamed Amine Belarbi will deliver the keynote presentation at the upcoming CISO50 Awards and Conference in Dubai, UAE.
IT spending in Middle East to hit $160 billion
Middle East and North Africa (MENA) IT spending is projected to reach $160 billion in 2019, a 1.8 percent increase from 2018, according to the latest forecast by Gartner.
Tech careers in high demand among Emirati professionals
Jobs in the telecoms, Information Technology (IT) and media sectors are in increasing demand among job-seeking Emiratis, according to findings by recruitments fair Careers UAE.
OPPO, Ericsson ink patent licence agreement
OPPO and Ericsson have signed a multi-year global patent license agreement, including collaboration on a number of business projects.
Rising phishing threats push businesses to rethink security priorities: report
Trend Micros’s 2018 security roundup report reveals substantial growth in phishing, cryptocurrency mining and BEC.
UAE telco makes the first Live 5G data call
UAE-based telecommunications service provider du has conducted the first-ever Live 5G data call on its production 5G network while rolling-out 700 5G sites across the UAE.
5G subscriptions in Middle East to hit 30 million in five years
5G is expected to reach 30 million subscriptions for enhanced mobile broadband in the Middle East and Africa (MEA) by the end of 2024, representing two percent of total mobile subscriptions.
Uber in “advanced talks” to acquire Middle East rival Careem
Uber Technologies is in advanced discussions to buy its Dubai-based rival Careem Networks, according to a Bloomberg report.
Global cybersecurity firm expands data centre footprint in UAE
Forcepoint has opened a new data centre in Dubai, providing advanced web security and low latency benefits to customers in the Middle East.
Mastercard, Dubai telco to usher in a new era of secure payments experiences
Mastercard has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with du, from Emirates Integrated Telecommunications Company (EITC), to examine how the company’s pioneering NuDetect solution.
Ericsson, Mobily tap AI to transform network services in Saudi Arabia
Ericsson has teamed up with Mobily to launch a next-generation of network services in Saudi Arabia.
McDonald’s UAE taps Seidor MENA for digital transformation
McDonald’s UAE has selected Seidor Middle East and North Africa as a strategic SAP implementation partner.
Tesla’s Elon Musk could face contempt charge over tweet
The US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is pursuing a contempt order against Tesla CEO Elon Musk, Reuters reported.
Nexign to empower digital partnerships in telecom market
Nexign has announced new capabilities to its product portfolio that will empower communications service providers (CSPs) to build digital partnerships and collaborate more efficiently, with other industry players, on a global level.