Uber is reportedly gearing up to announce a $3.1 billion cash-and-share deal to acquire its Dubai-based rival Careem as early as this week.
UAE’s Masdar City launches new hub for tech startups
Masdar City, Abu Dhabi’s flagship sustainable urban community, has launched Tech Park, a new destination for start-ups focused on technology, sustainability and the digital economy.
Abu Dhabi authority teams up with HPE to boost digital transformation
Abu Dhabi Smart Solutions and Services Authority (ADSSSA) has partnered with Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE) to accelerate the Abu Dhabi Government’s digital transformation efforts.
Microsoft gears up for the first “Ignite” tour in Dubai
Microsoft has announced that its global annual technology conference “Microsoft Ignite | The Tour” is all set to pave its path in Dubai on March 27-28, for the very first time.
Facebook admits to leaving millions of passwords unencrypted
The passwords of millions of Facebook users had their account passwords stored in plain text and searchable by thousands of Facebook employees.
UAE announces new Arab space collaboration initiative
The UAE has launched a regional space collaboration programme that aims to empower the Arab nations to pursue initiatives in …
European Union slaps Google with $1.7 billion antitrust fine
Internet giant Google has been handed down with another antitrust fine worth EU 1.49 billion.
Only four in 10 Saudi CEOs are ready for cyber-attacks: study
Only 36 percent of CEOs in Saudi Arabia say their organisation is prepared to thwart any cyber-attack, according to a recent study.
Dubai Police nabs 300 suspects with AI-powered cameras
The Dubai Police has reportedly made over 300 arrests in Dubai last month with the help of AI-powered CCTV cameras.
Cybersecurity a popular career choice in UAE and Saudi Arabia: SANS
Students in the UAE and Saudi Arabia are looking at IT, including cybersecurity, as a prospective career, according to the latest study by SANS Institute.
Tech and telecoms firms dominate “brand intimacy” list in UAE
The technology and telecom industry in UAE has maintained its rank as #2 among 15 industries in terms of “brand intimacy,” according to the latest study by MBLM.
Ericsson, UNESCO to empower youth with AI skills
Ericsson and UNESCO have announced a new partnership aimed at educating and empowering the next generation with digital skills.
Demand for tech-savvy professionals are on the rise: Careers UAE
The demand for digital and tech-savvy recruits are on the rise across the UAE as the country evolves into a test bed for global development of artificial intelligence (AI).
Microsoft spotlights rising security challenges in Kuwait’s banking sector
Microsoft has recently held the ‘Banking Edition’ of its CISO Executive Series – an even tailored for the security leaders in Kuwait’s banking industry.