In line with the UAE’s Innovation Month, which kickstarts today in Abu Dhabi, Tahawul Tech takes a look at five of the most innovative uses of technology across the country over the last 12 months.
UAE ranks among top nations set for driverless future
The UAE has been ranked among the top 10 countries in the world when it comes to readiness to accommodate driverless vehicles.
Public-private deals vital for UAE smart government goals
MBRSG’s Executive President H.E. Dr Ali Sebaa Al Marri told Tahawul Tech that if the UAE wishes to create the government of the future and pursue the drive for smart technology throughout the emirates, establishing public-private partnerships is crucial.
Revealed: Tahawul Tech’s top tech vendors of 2018
As a prelude to the inaugural Masters of Tech Awards, the CNME editorial team decided to give its own take …
Micro Focus shares drop after missing revenue targets
Micro Focus shares tumbled 17 percent at the beginning of the week, rebounding only fractionally over the next few days.
MBRSG chief: public-private deals crucial for UAE tech
The Mohammed bin Rashid School of Government’s (MBRSG) acting director of academic affairs Dr Racquel Warner has highlighted the long-term …
Winter Olympics threatened by hacking campaign
Hackers have targeted an attack at organisations involved in the Winter Olympics in South Korea and tried to access sensitive information, according to a report by cybersecurity firm McAfee.
US government officially attributes WannaCry cyber-attack to North Korea
“After careful investigations, the United states is publicly attributing the massive WannaCry cyber-attack to North Korea,” said White House homeland security adviser Tom Bossert.
TEKNO 2017 highlights efforts to transform UAE manufacturing sector
The TEKNO programme this year underlines Dubai’s position as a strategic hub for industrial products, technologies and services.
UAE, Saudi hit top 30 in IMD talent index
European economies lead when it comes to attracting, developing and retaining top talent, but the UAE and Saudi Arabia both …
RSA Conference 2017 boosts regional cybersecurity agenda
RSA Conference, in conjunction with the Telecommunications Regulatory Authority (TRA), has successfully concluded this year’s Conference with over 1100 attendees from around the world.
Phishing attacks bigger threats than data breaches: Google
A recent Google study has revealed that phishing attacks via fake emails pose the greatest threat to people, followed by keyloggers and third-party breaches as account hacking increases globally.
The bigger picture: HSBC MENAT CIO Ghinwa Baradhi
Since moving to the UAE at the turn of the Millennium, Ghinwa Baradhi has fortified her position as a regional …
DIFC Courts launches instant messaging service for claimants
DIFC Courts’ Small Claims Tribunal (SCT) is set to give claimants the option to use direct and instant messaging to …
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 …
ADGM reveals shortlist for its FinTech accelerator programme
The firms were shortlisted from a pool of 166 applicants and are currently undergoing an intensive five-week selection programme.
UAE Space Agency, IAF discuss collaboration opportunities
A UAE Space Agency delegation, led by Chairman HE Dr. Ahmad Belhoul Al Falasi, met with the President of the International Astronautical Federation, Dr. Jean-Yves Le Gall, to discuss a range of opportunities for collaboration in space science, research and education.
Why UAE CIOs value data more than employees
Pure Storage’s Evolution: The Data Economy 2017 report shows that two thirds of UAE CIOs now consider data to be a more valuable asset than their employees. Are the country’s IT leaders well-advised to set store in cloud, and what they can realistically expect from their IT roadmaps in the next two years?
Data breaches cost $4.94M in the Middle East: IBM study
IBM Security has announced the results of a Middle East study exploring the implications and effects of data breaches on businesses located in Saudi Arabia and the UAE.