The Emirates Red Crescent, ERC, has launched a project to collect donations through smart applications at the Marina Mall in Abu Dhabi, as part of its Year of Zayed initiatives.
Al Shirawi accelerates digital transformation with Oracle
Al Shirawi Group of Companies, one of the largest private business conglomerates in the UAE, has adopted Oracle Human Capital Management (HCM) software application to accelerate its digital transformation journey and empower its workforce.
iPhone camera apps for taking awesome photos and videos
From precise expert controls to top-notch filters and the ability to save RAW images, there are lots of great reasons to keep a couple of camera apps on your home screen.
Emirates NBD achieves major IT transformation milestone
Emirates NBD has announced the launch of its own private cloud platform. The move is part of the bank’s ongoing AED 1 billion IT transformation.
GCC consumers eye switch to “digital only” banks: report
Nearly two-thirds of GCC banking customers would be prepared to move to a digital only bank, according to latest findings from EY.
Emerging tech for seamless transactions on focus in Dubai
The Middle East region is going through an exciting phase, with the UAE claiming 15th rank in the Euromonitor International’s Digital Consumer Index 2017 and highest among emerging markets, underlining the government’s commitment to transforming the society and the industries digitally and seamlessly for the future.
Construction of first HyperloopTT test track underway
Hyperloop Transportation Technologies (HyperloopTT) has announced the arrival of the first set of tubes designed to move both people and freight to their research and development center in Toulouse, France.
UAE’s Etisalat, global telcos form cybersecurity alliance
Etisalat have signed the agreement with Singtel, SoftBank and Telefónica have signed an agreement to offer enterprises a comprehensive portfolio of cybersecurity services.
Virgin Hyperloop One eyes high-speed NEOM route
Speaking to Tahawul Tech on the sidelines of the Future Cities Show, which took place earlier this week at the Dubai World Trade Centre, Dhaliwal highlighted Hyperloop One’s vision of creating a “door to door, seamless journey” for Middle East passengers.
Instagram will soon let users download their data
Facebook-owned Instagram will soon allow its users to download a copy of all the content they have uploaded on the photo-sharing platform, according to reports.
Facebook can’t even control its own data: US congress
During the second day of congress hearings, Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg revealed that he was among the nearly 87 million people whose personal information was improperly shared with political consultancy Cambridge Analytica.
Sheikh Mohammed launches UAE Blockchain Strategy 2021
Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum highlighted that the UAE has chosen to adopt the development of ‘Future Industry’ in various aspects as means of development on its way of becoming a world leader in adopting technology.
Abu Dhabi gears up for second edition of hardware startup competition
The deadline for the submitting applications for the second edition of the hardware Venture Launchpad is fast approaching, startAD.
Michael Dell-backed AI firm launches Dubai office
Austin-based Artificial intelligence firm SparkCognition has announced its international expansion to the UAE, with the company officially launching its new …
AI-powered surveillance to make Dubai the “world’s safest” smart city
A Brazil-based security firm has claimed that its futuristic artificial intelligence and camera technology could make Dubai the world’s safest smart city.
“American tech giants too arrogant to appreciate GCC,” president says
Nutanix president Sudheesh Nair has said that the cloud and hyperconverged infrastructure vendor will go the extra mile to appreciate …
Taking control: Infoblox’s Ashraf Sheet on network connectivity and security
Ashraf Sheet, regional director, Middle East and Africa, Infoblox, discusses the importance of network visibility and control, and the future of connectivity.
Expo 2020 signs digital deal with Cisco
Expo 2020 Dubai has recently signed Cisco to provide its latest technology innovations that to enable seamless digital experiences at the site.
Alibaba injects major funding into world’s most valuable AI firm
China’s SenseTime Group has reportedly raised $600 million from Alibaba Group Holding Ltd. and other investors at a valuation of more than $3 billion, becoming the world’s most valuable artificial intelligence startup.
Why UAE startup Pawame can be Africa’s “Amazon” of micro-finance
In a region so rich with energy, full of cities with bright lights and air conditioning that helps residents to …