Khalifa University said it is leading a research to enhance cybersecurity in line with UAE’s recently launched strategy for artificial …
MENA healthcare “slow” to embrace a digital future
The Middle East’s CIO’s are in agreement – the direction for digital transformation is becoming increasingly clear in a region …
How blockchain can help build better public services
The blockchain hype keeps growing and governments are starting to take notice. Widespread adoption of the distributed ledger technology remains a long way off, but it could help address some major public sector challenges.
Electricity trading key to power consumption surge in Arab world
The Middle East and North Africa region will need investments of approximately $180 billion to add a 7.4 percent power capacity annually until 2021, which corresponds to additions of more than 130GW.
How businesses can overcome hurdles in mobile retail
In the world of retail, success increasingly depends on the ability to provide a great mobile customer experience. Mobile customers expect a lot from retailers.
CIO 100 Awards 2018: honouring excellence and innovation
Information technology innovation and transformation leaders, today, gathered for Tahawul Tech and CNME’s fourth annual CIO 100 Awards and Forum.
Dubai RTA accelerates artificial intelligence push
The Roads and Transport Authority, RTA, has held a series of induction workshops on artificial intelligence, AI, for leaders and staff in conjunction with a host of global firms.
Western Digital drives education in the channel
Khwaja Saifuddin, senior sales director, Western Digital India, Middle East and Africa, explains the firm’s priorities around channel education and …
Professionals in UAE feel more skilled than successful
LinkedIn’s annual list of Buzzwords reveals that professionals in the UAE are highlighting skills and experience over personal strengths.
Electric car road trip crosses UAE finish line
Global EVRT’s has set its sights on accelerating EV adoption around the globe, and as such, has conducted a nine-day road trip across the UAE and Oman, opening new electric vehicle charging stations along the route and opening up new roads to EV owners.
AI will soon know you better than your family
Emotion artificial intelligence (AI) systems are becoming so sophisticated that Gartner, Inc. predicts that by 2022, personal devices will know …
UAE artificial intelligence plan takes the spotlight in Davos
The UAE’s artificial intelligence strategies took the spotlight at the annual meeting in Davos as government ministers present the country’s experiences in adopting technologies for shaping the future.
UAE Innovation Month to spotlight the nation’s creative minds
Starting on February 1st, the month will begin with a week in the UAE’s capital, before moving to Ras Al-Khaimah, Fujairah, Sharjah, Ajman, Umm AlQuwain, and concluding in Dubai.
Unlocking business prospects in Kuwait
Kuwait was recently classified as an emerging market by global index provider FTSE Russell, reflecting the country’s progress across verticals. …
How to keep your company’s most valuable assets
If you wait until a valued employee’s exit interview to find out why they’ve decided to move on, you’ve missed out not only on keeping a productive member of your team but on a golden opportunity to identify obstacles and challenges within your organisation.
Multi-cloud environments, automation fuel digital shift: study
EMEA organisations are now more than ever heavily focused on building the foundation necessary for application-driven digital transformation, according to …
Global public cloud spending set to skyrocket
Worldwide spending on public cloud services and infrastructure is forecast to reach $160 billion in 2018, representing an increase of 23.2 percent over 2017.
Abu Dhabi launches region’s first sustainability-focused accelerator
The initiative, known as ‘The Catalyst,’ is based at Masdar City free zone in Abu Dhabi, and is the region’s first sustainability-focused startup accelerator.
Say goodbye to long queues: Amazon opens checkout-free store
Amazon.com has officially opened its very first checkout-free grocery store to the public following more than a year of beta testing.
A to X: UAE unveils Industrial Revolution X programme
The UAE Ministry of Education revealed today its plans to launch a programme titled ‘Industrial Revolution X’ (IR-X). According to …