The UAE has reaffirmed the importance of its science, technology and innovation policy at the meetings of the Second Committee …
RTA unveils latest Smart Drive app updates
The app now boasts several additional features, including displaying landmarks more attractively and interactively, updating the UAE map, and displaying the locations of metro and tram stations, bus stations, water transit stations, and parking areas in Dubai.
DEWA, Emirates NBD join forces to collaborate on IoT, AI-driven projects
The MoU enhances collaboration in implementing projects that promote innovation and improve services provided to customers. It also aims to exchange knowledge and expertise in digital transformation and artificial intelligence.
When will Blockchain take off in GCC enterprises?
So much of our day-to-day life now revolves around the Internet. We shop online; we communicate online; we bank online …
Why blockchain makes sense for the Middle East
Arun Khehar, senior vice president of applications, Oracle ECEMEA, gives his take on why blockchain has the potential to revolutionise various industries and provide enhanced transparency to finance.
HDS: GCC Smart Cities to drive $7 trillion Big Data market
Middle East Smart City innovations will support the global Big Data market growing to a record high of USD 7 …
Screening digital signage prospects
Binoj Nair, senior marketing manager, B2C Marketing and Direct Sales, Canon Middle East, gives an overview of the digital signage …
D-Link ties up with Moxa
D-Link has signed a strategic business partnership with Taiwan-headquartered MOXA, aimed at supplying the channel with industrial networking equipment. The …
Deyaar’s Faisal Ali on the potential for smart tech in real estate
Since the firm’s establishment in 2002, Deyaar has emerged as one of the leading residential and commercial developers in the UAE’s competitive real estate market. By combining innovative strategies with the latest emerging technologies, newly appointed senior IT manager Faisal Ali is striving to provide unrivalled customer service.
SAP: IoT set to transform key industries in MEA
SAP has announced that Middle East organisations are adopting the latest Internet of Things (IoT) technology infrastructure to drive the …
NES highlights importance of Smart Grid security
Over the last two months, the world has been subject to two major ransomware attacks. The most recent being an …
In vogue: The wearable movement
When James Park and Eric Friedman founded Fitbit ten years ago, they created a device that would soon become a …
How SISD protects students and employees from cyber threats
Recognising the need to manage increasing critical security risks and monitor growing number of devices in the organisation, the Swiss International Scientific School in Dubai opted to deploy network and endpoint security solutions to protect its students and employees from cyber threats.
DEWA, GE host 3D-printing workshop
Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) has organised 3D Printing and Additive Manufacturing Workshop, in cooperation with General Electric (GE).
CBRE: Amazon entry to fuel Middle East e-commerce growth
Global property advisor CBRE’s tenth edition of ‘How Global is the Business of Retail?’ report states that Middle East’s online …
Honeywell launches cloud-based connected building platform
Honeywell has introduced Outcome Based Service, a new cloud-enabled building management service aimed at making the region’s facilities greener, safer and more productive. …
GISEC 2017 opens today
The ‘Wannacry’ ransomware attack will be a hot topic on the main conference floor and in the corridors of the Dubai World Trade Centre (DWTC) when the 4th Gulf Information Security Exhibition and Conference (GISEC) opens its doors today.
The headhunter: Bayt.com co-founder & CTO Akram Assaf
Akram Assaf is no stranger to competition. The two primary industries – recruitment and technology – which encapsulate the firm …
GISEC 2017 to showcase latest security technologies
As companies and individuals across the globe increasingly feel the pressure to protect crucial information online, cybersecurity firms at the …
Siemens launches digitalisation roadshow
Siemens has launched a digitalisation roadshow across the Middle East, bringing together leaders from government, private sector and education to …