Richard Branson is quitting as chairman of Virgin Hyperloop One saying that the company needs a more actively involved leader.
Dell EMC empowers ‘Women in Technology’ in the UAE
Dell EMC, as part of the Dell Technologies Forum in Dubai, hosted the first Middle East edition of its ‘Women in Technology’ initiative.
Oracle OpenWorld: UAE to get stronger data capabilities
Oracle is strengthening its cloud data centre facilities in the UAE as it launches its new-generation cloud offering, the company’s executive chairman, Larry Ellison, has announced.
Smart Dubai rolls out first national digital identity
Smart Dubai, in partnership with the Telecommunication Regulatory Authority (TRA) has launched UAEPASS, a National Digital Identity and Signature Solution for all citizens, residents and visitors, to access different federal and local online services.
World’s first Russian digital innovation hub to open in Dubai
Dubai Internet City (DIC) and the Russian Export Center (REC) to launch the first Russian Center for Digital Innovations and Information and Communication Technologies outside of Russia in Dubai.
Dubai begins week of online-only transactions
Service centres operated by Dubai Government will close for a week from Sunday in a bid to promote boost smart transactions in the emirate.
Dubai-based tech unicorn secures $200 million in fresh funding
Middle East ride-hailing company Careem had reportedly secured $200 million in fresh funding from existing investors, Reuters reported.
UAE Ministry of Defence goes digital
The Ministry of Defence has signed a contract with Injazat Data Systems to support the ministry’s e-system.
Dubai unveils world’s first water rescue drone
Developed locally, the Flying Rescuer can transport up to four rings of lifebuoys, support up to eight drowning people at the …
Now you can hire a 3D printing factory in Dubai
The 3D Farm, Jumbo Group’s new initiative, enables entrepreneurs to hire the facility on an hourly basis to print their …
Data and AI are vital to nation’s future: UAE minister
Artificial intelligence technology will be a base for many vital activities of future societies, says Omar bin Sultan Al Olama, Minister of State for Artificial Intelligence.
Dark data accounts for almost half of data stored by UAE organisations: study
Veritas Technologies has unveiled the findings of its 2018 UAE Databerg Report, which underlines that ‘dark’ data accounts for the majority of data (48%) that is stored and processed by organisations in the UAE.
GITEX 2018
Microsoft’s intelligent cloud offerings to take centre stage at GITEX
Microsoft will head to the 38th GITEX Technology Week this month, to exhibit under the theme of “tomorrow is here today” and introduce an array of technologies and innovations for organizations to achieve more in the region.
GITEX 2018
GITEX Tech Week to feature big AI presence
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is projected to have a $3.9 trillion business value by 2022 – and that boom will be reflected across GITEX.