Mubadala Investment Company has announced that it will establish a technology hub in Abu Dhabi next year in a bid to attract leading tech companies to the oil-rich emirate, its venture capital head said recently.
Social media users risk facing hefty fines for “fake news”
The Telecommunications Regulatory Authority (TRA) has once again warned UAE social media users against the potential legal implications of information on various online platforms.
UAE students tackle childhood cancer with homemade robotic devices
Cancer is the fourth most common cause of death among children under 15 years of age in industrialised nations. In a bid to combat this, 150 students from across 15 schools in the UAE were set the task of creating a product that either helps to detect early symptoms of cancer.
We should harness AI to ensure high quality of life, says UAE minister
The UAE has launched the ‘National Strategy for Artificial Intelligence (AI)’ to ensure a better and prosperous future for the country, said Sheikh Nahyan bin Mubarak Al Nahyan, Minister of Tolerance.
Redington Value partners with Nutanix to deliver enterprise cloud solutions
Value-added distributor Redington Value has signed a regional distribution contract with Nutanix, an enterprise cloud computing vendor, for the Middle …
Global crypto exchange for celebrities comes to the Middle East
In a partnership aimed at expanding its celebrity token footprint to the Middle East, the Global Crypto Offering Exchange (GCOX) …
What the future holds for cryptocurrency regulation
One place in the world that does not lack enthusiasm for cryptocurrencies is Dubai: the emirate is home to a string of initiatives linked to the blockchain-based virtual currencies.
Hitting the right notes: AI-composed song puts Dubai in record books
The future of music and the future of technology combined in perfect harmony at Dubai World Trade Centre as the 2018 edition of The Internet of Things Expo (IoTX) made history.
Apps to locate refugees and tackle fake medicine win NYUAD awards
Dawa, an application designed to tackle counterfeit medicine in the region using blockchain based pharmaceutical distribution, and Boosala, a refugee location application, were crowned the top performing apps.
The pressure for cybersecurity is more critical than ever: GBM’s Nofal
Hani Nofal, VP, Intelligent Network Solutions, Security and Mobility, discusses how having the right intelligence enable organisations make effective decisions for responding to cyber incidents or attempts to attacks.
US adds UAE and Saudi to IP watch list
The Trump administration on Friday labeled 36 countries as inadequately protecting US intellectual property rights, keeping China on a priority watch list and adding Canada over concerns about its border controls and pharmaceutical practices, according to Reuters.
T-Mobile nears $24 billion Sprint deal
T-Mobile US and its German owners are advancing toward a long-awaited telecommunications deal that would value merger partner Sprint at …
HTC Desire 12 and 12 Plus hit UAE shelves
HTC has announced the availability of the HTC Desire 12 and the HTC Desire 12 Plus smartphones in the UAE.
OPPO launches 25MP “AI Beauty 2.0” smartphone
OPPO has launched the F7, “the first” smartphone equipped with a 25 MP selfie camera and Sony 576 Sensor with …
Margin Builder Forum: overcome market challenges and emerge profitable
Experts will deliberate on how partners can overcome pertinent issues such as evolving their businesses to the digital age, credit issues and effect on market, understanding implementation of VAT, counterfeit goods and other market challenges.
How AI can enhance network security
Dr. Ernesto Damiani explores leveraging artificial intelligence (AI) to enhance network security and ongoing work at Khalifa University to remove …
Exabeam partners with Exclusive Networks for cyber defence
SIEM specialist Exabeam has chosen Exclusive Networks to accelerate its market impact in the Middle East enterprise sector. The move …
Saudi Arabia security forces shoot down toy drone near royal palace
Saudi Arabian security forces had reportedly shot down a recreational drone in the capital on Saturday after online videos showing gunfire in a neighbourhood where royal palaces are located.
Ready for lift-off: Lego releases space-themed sets
Lego’s education arm just announced two new robotic kits that can be used in the First Lego League series of robotics competitions, the Mission Moon and Into Orbit sets were designed in partnership with astronauts and space experts to celebrate the 20th anniversary of the Lego league itself.
MENA software industry sees highest talent turnover rates: LinkedIn
The technology sector, particularly the software sector saw the most number of with 12.3 percent of professionals leaving their companies, according to a recent analysis by LinkedIn.