Epicor Software Corporation, an industry-specific enterprise software solutions provider, has announced the international winners of its 2017 Partner Excellence Awards, …
Uber’s rival DiDi Chuxing seals partnership with Careem
Didi’s investment in Careem is said to further enhance its reliable transportation offerings across the region. Together, the two parties will share knowledge in intelligent transportation technology, product development, and operations.
Saudi NCSC receives global cybersecurity certification
Saudi Arabia’s National Cyber Security Center (NCSC) has received an internationally recognised cybersecurity certification from safety science organisation, UL (Underwriters …
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 …
DHA unveils paperless robotic dispenser at smart pharmacy
The robot can store up to 35,000 medicines and dispenses around 12 prescriptions in less than one minute.
UAE consumers rank high in appetite for AI tech: report
Consumers in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) are more ready to adopt artificial intelligence (AI)-powered devices and services than consumers in many other countries, according to an annual research from Accenture.
Zyxel Communications appoints new ME GM and channel head
Zyxel Communications, a broadband networking company, has appointed Mamoun Abdullah as the company’s general manager and head of channel …
STC incubator InspireU, Careem support Saudi entrepreneurs
InspireU, an STC incubator, has announced a partnership agreement with Careem, the Dubai-based ride hailing service provider, in KSA.
MBC Group invests in Wego
Wego, the online travel marketplace across the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region, and MBC Group have announced today …
UAE needs to develop ‘cyber-smart buildings’ – report
The report, co-authored by Booz Allen Hamilton and Johnson, claims that investing in smart buildings not only safeguards against potential cyber risks, but also works towards energy efficiency goals.
RTA bus fleet inspections go paperless with smart voice tech
The Roads and Transport Authority, RTA, in Dubai has rolled out a new smart technology for testing its buses using an interactive voice system, according to a report by WAM.
UAE among world’s ‘stand out’ digital nations: WEF
The United Arab Emirates has been classified as a ‘stand out’ country in the World Economic Forum’s (WEF) Digital Evolution Index (DEI) for 2017.
Expo Live funded app ‘Smart Labour’ to educate UAE workers
Smart Labour is among three organisations in the UAE that between them are receiving more than AED1 million in funding through Expo Live’s Innovation Impact Grants.
Cisco names new VP for Middle East and Africa
Cisco has appointed David Meads as vice president for its Middle East and Africa operations. Meads, in this newly created …
Omar Kassim launches new real estate blockchain startup
Omar Kassim, the Dubai-based founder of online marketplace JadoPado, has reportedly launched a new startup that aims to facilitate real estate transactions using blockchain technology.
BMI Research: Bahrain FinTech sector gaining momentum
A new report has found that Bahrain is losing ground to Dubai’s fintech sector and needs to adopt new technology …
ADSIC and TRA sign agreement on government data exchange
The agreement covers exchange of data on government services in the UAE capital through the Abu Dhabi Enterprise Service Bus platform.
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 …
ConsenSys launches blockchain training programme
Global blockchain specialist firm ConsenSys is launching the first cohort of its ConsenSys Avademy Developer Programme on August 1st, 2017. …
SUSE signs new training partnership with Ingram Micro
Open source software provider SUSE has announced a new training partnership in the Middle East with Ingram Micro, a global …