Saudi Arabia has announced plans to adopt solar technology to power a desalination plant that produces clean, low-cost, environmentally friendly fresh water at the smart mega-city Neom.
Ring’s first-ever indoor security camera launches in UAE
Ring, whose mission is to make neighborhoods safer, has announced the company’s first-ever indoor-only security camera.
Majid Al Futtaim set to revolutionise Carrefour’s online orders
Majid Al Futtaim has announced a strategic partnership with Takeoff, a US-based technology company that offers best-in-class eGrocery automation solutions, to revolutionise Carrefour’s online orders in the UAE and KSA.
Huawei gets green light for limited role in UK 5G networks
The UK has decided that it will allow China’s Huawei Technologies Co. to build part of its next-generation 5G cellular network, despite pressure from the US to block the firm.
Data Privacy Day: Remembering how much work still lies ahead
International Data Privacy Day is meant to raise awareness about how personal data is being used, collected and shared in today’s digital society.
On-demand fuel delivery app launches in Oman
CAFU, the MENA region’s first on-demand fuel delivery app, has recently entered into a joint agreement with Al Maha Petroleum to deliver its popular services to customers in Oman, as part of its international expansion strategy.
UAE residents likely to buy self-driving cars in five years: study
Almost half of UAE residents (49 percent) said they are likely to own a self-driving car in the next five years, according to a recent survey.
Dubai RTA enhances employee experience with AI-powered tech
The Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has launched virtual assistants (e-support) for delivering inquiry and procedural services to employees through its intranet.
Help AG to help Middle East firms rapidly identify security threats
Help AG has launched a new Incident Response and Forensics Service to further help Middle East enterprises enhance their resilience against advanced cyber threats.
Russian speaking hacking group targets banks in Sub-Saharan Africa: report
Kaspersky security researchers have reported on thousands notifications of attacks on major banks located in the Sub-Saharan region of the African continent.
DIFC launches seamless digital onboarding platform
Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC), a leading international financial centre and top international financial hub in the Middle East, Africa …
UAE telco crowned as most valuable brand in MEA
Etisalat has achieved another milestone by coming out on top again as ‘The Most Valuable Consumer Brand’ and ‘The Most Valuable Telecom Brand’ in Middle East and Africa (MEA) by Brand Finance.
Infoblox to enable MEA firms “unleash the full power of their security stack”
Infoblox has announced that it is hosting a five-city cybersecurity tour throughout Middle East & Africa (MEA) under the theme ‘Take Network Security to the Next Level’.
Saudi Arabia hosts world’s first AI Art hackathon
The world’s first AI Art hackathon, the AI Artathon, has opened in Riyadh with 300 experts in data science and AI, graphic designers and artists competing to create visual arts using artificial intelligence.