Global tech supremos will make their way to Dubai to participate in the region’s first “Kaggle Days”, a two-day global competition that is organised by Google-owned Kaggle and LogicAI.
UAE selects Hazzaa Al Mansoori to become first Emirati to go into space
The MBRSC has announced that it selected Hazzaa Al Mansoori as the prime astronaut and Sultan Al Neyadi as the backup astronaut for the International Space Station (ISS) mission.
Yahoo offers $117 million as data breach settlement
Yahoo has reached a revised $117.5 million settlement with millions of people whose email addresses and other personal information were stolen in the largest data breach in history.
MENA enterprises face threats beyond traditional attacks: report
Organisations in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region are facing immense challenges brought by evolving cyber threats that are moving beyond attacks such as phishing, denial-of-service, and credential compromise.
Proofpoint names new regional director for MEA region
Proofpoint has announced the appointment of Emile Abou Saleh as its new regional director for the Middle East and Africa region.
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.
Dubai crown prince meets UAE’s first astronauts
Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai and Chairman of the Mohammed bin Rashid Space Centre, has reportedly welcomed the two Emirati astronauts at his offices.
Ajman Bank customers can now use Samsung Pay
Samsung has announced its partnership with Ajman Bank to make Samsung Pay available to its customers in the UAE.
Security and fire protection trade show Intersec 2019 opens doors in Dubai
The 21st edition of Intersec, the world’s leading security, safety, and fire protection trade show, opened doors in Dubai today. …
InfoWatch to boost cybersecurity skills in the UAE
InfoWatch Group has announced that it will launch an international education centre “InfoWatch Academy” in the UAE.
Samsung Electronics expands partnerships and certification centres
Samsung Electronics has announced its HDR10+ ecosystem expansion to 45 industry partners and the construction of a new certification centre …
UAE, Saudi firms more agile with cloud: ServiceNow
Large regional enterprises, especially in the UAE and Saudi Arabia are more agile and efficient in implementing cloud-based service solutions, according to ServiceNow.
Building trust in the digital era
In a bid to ensure transparency and data integrity, Kaspersky Lab is moving a number of its core processes from Russia to a brand-new Transparency Centre. Based in Zurich, Switzerland, the new facility reflects the company’s determination to assure trustworthiness of its products, services and internal processes.
InfoWatch, SAP partner to boost data security
InfoWatch and SAP CIS have signed an agreement on the start of cooperation in the field of corporate data security.
2CRSI names Nirmal Menon as channel manager for ME
French manufacturer of server and storage, 2CRSI has announced the appointment of Nirmal Menon as its channel manager for its Middle East operations.
Kaspersky grows in Middle East amid North American woes
Publicity over cyberespionage has not stopped the Russian cybersecurity specialist Kaspersky Lab from growing rapidly in the Middle East in 2018, with business linked to enterprises increasing by nearly 30 percent.
Kaspersky Lab eyes Dubai centre to promote transparency
The cybersecurity specialist Kaspersky Lab could open a “Transparency Centre” in Dubai to strengthen confidence among regulators and partners, a …
Bahrain authority recognises InfoWatch’s contribution to cybersecurity
Russian information security company InfoWatch Group has been recognised at the Bahrain Technology Awards, which was held during GITEX Technology Week.
Honeywell opens new Technology Experience Center
Honeywell has announced the official opening of an innovation hub at the company’s regional headquarters in Dubai.
Facebook’s Zuckerberg bets big on “stories”
Facebook Chief Executive Officer Mark Zuckerberg is betting the company’s future on video and disappearing posts called “stories,” not the company’s famous news feed. Investors are buying into the vision for now, Bloomberg reported.