Banking and investment services CIOs are increasingly convinced that their old business models and existing value propositions will not be …
The bigger picture: HSBC MENAT CIO Ghinwa Baradhi
Since moving to the UAE at the turn of the Millennium, Ghinwa Baradhi has fortified her position as a regional …
HH Sheikh Hamdan launches first report of Urban Mobility Innovation Index
Crown Prince of Dubai and Chairman of Dubai Executive Council His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum …
Ericsson: 17 million MENA 5G subscriptions by 2023
Ericsson’s upcoming Mobility Report has predicted that the first 5G subscriptions in the Middle East and North Africa region are …
Microsoft targets SME sector with 365 Business launch
Microsoft 365 Business is a new solution designed for SMEs bringing together the productivity and collaboration capabilities with device management and security solutions to safeguard business data.
The cat and mouse game: AI and machine learning’s role in cybersecurity
As the world swoons over the promise and practice of AI and machine learning, the world of cybersecurity sees both the hero and the villain take part in the game.
Mobily selects Ericsson for 5G and IoT
Mobily has awarded Ericsson a modernisation contract to upgrade its access network in the western region of Saudi Arabia, deploying …
Paladion presents MDR services at KDS 2017 in KSA
Paladion, a global cybersecurity provider, has announced its participation at the Kingdom Digital Enterprise Transformation Show (KDS 2017), the Saudi …
UAE youth eager to pursue cybersecurity careers: survey
Young adults in the UAE are considerably more likely to choose a career in cybersecurity than their peers elsewhere in …
Bahrain launches ‘largest’ MENA Fintech hub
The Bahrain Economic Development Board (EDB) and FinTech Consortium (FTC) have launched Bahrain FinTech Bay (BFB), the “largest dedicated fintech hub in …
ForeScout expands distribution partnership with StarLink
StarLink has expanded its distribution agreement with ForeScout Technologies into Turkey. The distributor will now sell ForeScout’s technology through its …
MPP Global opens Dubai Middle East HQ
Subscription and billing platform MPP Global has opened its first Middle East office in Dubai. The firm also announced the …
UAE-based online marketplace Matic raises $3m to expand regional operations
The platform, which matches individuals seeking professional cleaning services with cleaning companies, has leveraged the technology that it developed to upgrade the convenience, quality, and safety of home cleaning.
IBM brings cloud-native environment to private clouds
IBM has announced a new IBM Cloud Private software platform to help companies unlock billions of dollars in technology investment in core data …
Cybercriminals target cryptocurrency, says report
Group-IB, which specialises in preventing and investigating high-tech crimes and online fraud, recently announced the key findings from its annual ‘Hi-Tech Crime Trends 2017’ report.
Virgin Hyperloop One to begin initial testing by 2021
Virgin Hyperloop One’s CEO Rob Lloyd said that they aim to begin construction of the transport system in 2019 and will begin initial testing at production level by 2021.
Blockchain, AI and machine learning to reshape digital businesses in 2018
Blockchain, together with artificial intelligence, machine learning, robotics, and virtual and augmented reality, have the potential to deliver disruptive outcomes and reshape digital business in 2018, according to predictions by Dimension Data.
MBRSC summit to put spotlight on Dubai’s 2030 global space agenda
The Mohammed bin Rashid Space Centre (MBRSC) has announced that it will host the United Nations/United Arab Emirates High Level Forum: “Space as a Driver for Socio-Economic Sustainable Development.”
Dubai summit puts spotlight on Arab Future Cities
UAE Minster of Infrastructure Development Dr. Abdullah bin Mohammed Belhaif Al Nuaimi has highlighted the importance of building and developing future cities, relying on innovative and creative ideas in line with its development over the past years and its reputation on the global map in the coming years.
TRA chief: Fresh Internet approaches needed
The UAE’s Telecommunications Regulatory Authority (TRA) director general Hamad Obaid Al Mansoori has warned that rapid global changes to the …