Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) is cooperating with Microsoft to develop new quantum-based solutions to address energy optimisation and other challenges where classical computers have serious limitations.
Turnkey edge data centres key to successful digitisation: Rittal
At CeBIT 2018, Rittal had presented innovative edge computing solutions for a large number of industries.
Abu Dhabi Municipality powers customer services with AI
Abu Dhabi’s Urban Planning and Municipalities Department has launched 13 new digital services as part of its efforts to participate in the digitalisation drive and modern vision of the UAE.
Dubai to roll out lifetime vehicle e-registration
Dubai Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has launched the third and final phase of Vehicle e-Registration, enabling individuals to replace their existing vehicle registration cards by lifetime e-Registration, as of 1 August 2018.
Bahrain warns public against Qatar-run fake social media accounts
Bahrain’s Ministry of Interior has recently revealed that it uncovered social media posts that has shown systematic attempts to compromise the Kingdom’s national interests by influencing public opinion on various issues, including naturalisation, to damage the close and special Bahraini-Saudi relations.
Singapore health system hit by massive data breach
A major cyber-attack on Singapore’s government health database has reportedly stole the personal information of about 1.5 million people, including Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong, Reuters reported.
British Airways halts London flights following latest IT glitch
The carrier suffered a massive computer system failure in May 2017, caused by a power supply issue near Heathrow, which stranded 75,000 customers over a busy holiday weekend – and left BA with a bill amounting to over £100 million.
Mubadala-owned systems integrator brings expertise to Sharjah
Sharjah Investment and Development Authority (Shurooq) signed an exclusive partnership agreement with Abu Dhabi’s Injazat Data Systems to introduce the latter’s services in the Emirate of Sharjah.
UAE leaders, China’s President Xi discuss increased tech ties
President Xi Jinping of China is visiting the UAE heading a large delegation to further advance ties across trade, culture and technological cooperation between the two countries.
Facial recognition tech poses “human rights risks”: Microsoft president
Microsoft called for government regulation of facial recognition technology and for laws governing its acceptable uses.
Are mobile apps spying on UAE residents?
The monitoring capabilities of mobile apps are becoming a concern for users, with 58 percent of UAE residents saying they are uncomfortable with sharing their location information with websites and apps.
The race continues: nine qualify for UAE astronaut programme final assessment
The Mohammed bin Rashid Space Centre, MBRSC, has announced that nine candidates have qualified for the final evaluation phase of the UAE Astronaut Programme.
BeyondTrust expands technology alliance ecosystem
BeyondTrust has announced its partnership with Thales to integrate the BeyondTrust Privileged Access Management (PAM) solutions with Thales nShield hardware security modules (HSMs).
Dubai Silicon Oasis is raising the bar for tech excellence, says UAE minister
UAE AI Minister Omar Sultan Al Olama commended government entities and private corporations on their harmonised efforts in contributing to the status of the country as a pioneer in the field of innovative artificial intelligence technologies.
“Scientific future shaped by ICT”: Dubai Science Park executive director
The executive director of Dubai Science Park has said that the future of the Middle East’s scientific industry will be …
Dubai’s Careem to enter food business with $150M fund raising round
Middle East ride-hailing app Careem is reportedly in talks to raise as much as $150 million from existing investors to launch its food delivery business as early as September.
Security at your fingertips: how to craft a strong password
There have been predictions that password use would decline thanks to alternative methods of authentication, yet the need to register for countless websites and online services means that we are actually employing more of them than ever.
WATCH: Behind the scenes from Salman Khan’s latest Abu Dhabi film
Exclusive footage from behind the scenes of the ‘Race 3’ shoot in Abu Dhabi has been released on the twofour54 YouTube channel.
DEWA to integrate GE’s IoT platform into Dubai power plants
The platform enables the connection of machines, data, and people to support DEWA’s digital capabilities and enable it to collect and analyse data in real time, to enhance the speed and efficiency of its operations.
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Power of 4 Forum: Support Legal CTO joins expert Blockchain panel
tahawultech.com will welcome Support Legal’s newly appointed chief technology officer to the stage for the upcoming Power of 4 Fourth Industrial Revolution Forum later this year.