Digital startups across the Middle East and North Africa attracted $650 million of funding in 2017, of which 76 percent went to UAE-based startups.
Alleged ISIS supporter denies sharing Prince George’s details online
Husnain Rashid is said to have used the Telegram app to post an image of the four-year-old prince, a silhouette of a jihadi and a message reading: “Even the Royal Family will not be left alone.”
AI will play a “crucial role” in HR systems: experts
“AI will play a crucial role within HR systems to reduce effort and provide more robust and accurate data for predictive analysis,” said Craig Austin, Head of Talent Management and Learning & Development, RAKBANK.
Raqmiyat’s Mahadik on why strategic partnerships are vital to becoming cyber-resilient
Abhijit Mahadik, director, Infra and Cyber Security, Raqmiyat, on why being cyber-resilient is not only about having latest security technologies but also about strategic partnerships and enablement.
UAE event firms must obtain frequency spectrum authorisation: TRA
The UAE’s Telecommunications Regulatory Authority (TRA) is encouraging events and equipment rental companies to obtain the radio frequency (RF) spectrum authorisations necessary for the operation of wireless transmission equipment.
SAP’s public cloud data centre goes live in Saudi Arabia
The landmark launch of the SAP public cloud data centre, the centerpiece of SAP’s 4-year SAR 285 million Saudi investment plan, was announced at SAP NOW, a signature event in Riyadh.
The pressure for cybersecurity is more critical than ever: GBM’s Nofal
Hani Nofal, VP, Intelligent Network Solutions, Security and Mobility, discusses how having the right intelligence enable organisations make effective decisions for responding to cyber incidents or attempts to attacks.
AI minister praises “entrepreneurial aspirations” of UAE youth
Winners of the Emirati Startup Challenge presented their pitches to HE Omar bin Sultan Al Olama, the Minister of State for Artificial Intelligence, and a panel of judges from Zayed University.
Facebook rolls out trial of ‘dislike’ button
Facebook is trialling new technology on some Australian and New Zealand users which allows people to give comments an “up” or “down” vote.
Mass protest kicks off in Moscow against Telegram blocking
Thousands of people took to the streets of Moscow on Monday, throwing paper planes and protesting for authorities to unblock the popular Telegram instant messaging app.