SAP and Microsoft have announced an expanded partnership to enable customers to design and operate intelligent digital supply chain and Industry 4.0 solutions in the cloud and at the edge.
Dubai-backed Virgin Hyperloop completes test drive with human passengers
Virgin Hyperloop has made history after successfully completing the world’s first hyperloop test drive with human passengers.
Cash flow a major concern in UAE SMBs’ road to recovery, says Facebook, WB and OECD Survey
Facebook, in partnership with the World Bank and the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD), has recently published the Wave II update of the Global State of Small Business Report.
Dubai among world’s smartest cities: report
Dubai is among the top five cities in the world offering a positive experience for its population through smart technology, according to the latest Smart Cities Index.
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UAE DP World in search for new Virgin Hyperloop One chairman
Richard Branson is quitting as chairman of Virgin Hyperloop One saying that the company needs a more actively involved leader.
Oman among top Arab nations in digital government
Oman has scored 81% compared to 59% in 2016 survey to be the 2nd best country in the Arab region for online services in the UN eGovernment Survey 2018.
Why the UAE is poised to be the next e-commerce capital
In recent months, the UAE has carved out its place on the global e-commerce map – and quite deliberately so. In October 2017, for example, the Dubai Airport Free Zone launched Dubai CommerCity.
Why cybersecurity and IT resilience are vital for transport systems
When we settle back in our seat on a train to read a book, gaze at the view outside or …
UAE at the forefront of technology investments
The United Arab Emirates leads the way in technology investment, with Dubai launching a cybersecurity strategy last year, focused on …
UN chief urges global rules for cyber warfare
U.N. Secretary General Antonio Guterres called on Monday for global rules to minimise the impact of electronic warfare on civilians …
UN launches regional technology innovation lab in Egypt
The Lab is designed with the intent to train, host and implement technology innovations to help Egypt progress towards achieving its Sustainable Development Strategy and to help address global challenges.
UAE government responds to EU tax non-compliance
The Government of the United Arab Emirates has said it is “surprised and disappointed” that it has been included by …
UAE chairs WRC preparatory workshop
The United Arab Emirates (UAE), represented by the Telecommunications Regulatory Authority (TRA), chaired the preparatory workshop for the World Radiocommunication …
Kaspersky Lab uncovers new zero day exploit
Kaspersky Lab’s advanced exploit prevention system has identified a new Adobe Flash zero day exploit, used in an attack on 10 October by a threat actor known as Black Oasis.
DIFC Courts CEO Mark Beer: legal industry desperately needs IT transformation
“Does society want people to feel confident in solving their problems in a court?” DIFC Courts CEO Mark Beer OBE …
Examining VAT in the GCC
Aaron White, regional director, Sage Middle East, explains the implications of VAT being implemented in the UAE in 2018. On 1 …
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.
GCC residents prefer online shopping despite security concerns
A recent survey commissioned by Seamless Middle East 2017 revealed that 48 percent of GCC residents prefer to shop online, with 33 percent of respondents stating that online shopping is just as safe as offline shopping.
Oracle releases report on cloud adoption in EMEA region
Two in three business decision makers said IT funding is too traditional and is stifling innovation, while one in three IT-decision makers admit their organisations’ IT funding models are hindering them from IT innovation according to Oracle’s ‘Putting Cultural Transformation at the Heart of Cloud Success’ report.