Voting for the second annual Security Advisor Middle East Awards is now open.
UAE restricts drone imports, imposes new standards
UAE authorities have announced plans to halt the entry of imported drones that fail to meet the new specifications for unmanned aerial vehicles.
Indoor theme park showcases educational app for children
‘Abjadiyat’ is an initiative of Ibdaa Limited, and the app helps children learn on their own through a variety of interactive activities including e-books and practice exercises, songs, story videos and educational games.
How partners can customise offerings for government sector
Recent Gartner report revealed that governments in the Middle East and North Africa markets are expected to spend $11.6 billion …
Double Vision: Will Saudi Arabia’s $45 billion tech bet help it to meet its 2030 targets?
It seems that Saudi Arabia’s pledge to make technology a key pillar of Vision 2030 was far from hollow. The …
DESC, IEEE ink MoU to enhance cybersecurity awareness
The partnership comes in line with one of DESC’s initiatives that supports Dubai’s cyber security strategic plan for innovation, knowledge dissemination and promotion of research and survey culture.
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 …
End-user-only ICT Achievement Awards 2017 nominations now open
CPI Media Group and Tahawul Tech are delighted to announce that nominations for CNME’s new and improved ICT Achievement Awards …
Informatica signs TechAccess as master distributor
TechAccess, a value-added distributor operating in the Middle East, North Africa, LEVANT, Pakistan and Afghanistan, has signed a master distribution …
Emcredit, Network International to introduce ’empay’
Emcredit, a subsidiary of Dubai Economy, has forged a strategic alliance with Network International to deliver world-class mobile payment solutions in the UAE.
DHA launches second phase of Salama e-medical system
The Dubai Health Authority, DHA, has completed its preparations to launch the second phase of the unified electronic system ‘Salama’.
RTA signs Silicon Oasis driverless testing MoU
Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority and free zone technology park Dubai Silicon Oasis Authority (DSOA) have joined forces in a …
GITEX 2017: Bahraini participators set to double 2016 figure
Ahmed Al-Hujairi, CEO of Worksmart, the organising company of Bahrain’s National Pavilion at GITEX said, “45 companies are expected to participate this year, an increase of nearly 50% from the previous year. This will contribute to keeping abreast of global developments in the ICT sector.”
ASGC appoints first ever CIO
Social infrastructure contracting firm ASGC has appointed its first ever chief information officer to drive the company’s digital transformation efforts. …
OSN’s IT VP Damian O’Gara on digitally transforming the firm
The concept of ‘digitally transforming’ the broadcast media industry may seem strange to some. By its very nature, television services …
DEWA launches new solar power calculator app
Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) has announced the launch of a new web application for its Shams Dubai initiative.
US lifts laptop restriction for Emirates flights
Emirates airline has reportedly said the cabin ban on laptops no longer applies on its flights to the United States.
Souq.com to retain $580M brand identity ‘for now’: Amazon
Amazon.com and Souq.com have announced that there are currently no plans to change the Dubai-based entity’s identity for now.
IT SEC set to host cybersecurity awareness workshop
IT SEC, an information security consultancy and training firm, has announced that it will be hosting the IT SEC Academy Cybersecurity Awareness Seminar on 3rd August 2017.
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.