The tech executives also called for White House’s help in dealing with regulatory and other policy issues such as visas for highly skilled workers
KSA’s maroof portal to alert users on counterfeit products
Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Commerce and Investment has advised e-commerce and e-marketing sites with a social media presence to register on …
Google outlines new policies to curb online terror
Alphabet Inc’s Google has announced that it will implement additional measures to identify and remove terrorist or violent extremist content on its video sharing platform YouTube.
Western Union bot empowers Messenger users to transfer money
Starting off as a service for users in the US, funds can be received into billions of bank accounts around the world or in cash at half a million global retail agent locations from the world’s largest metro areas to remote villages.
Google to introduce Chrome ad-blocking feature
Google has announced that it will soon introduce a new feature that will filter and block ‘bad ads.’
Bloomberg: Apple to debut Siri-controlled speaker
Apple has started manufacturing a Siri-controlled smart speaker to rival similar products by Amazon and Google, according to people familiar with the matter.
48% of UAE Internet users make personal info public online
People are exposing themselves to identity theft or financial attacks by sharing financial and payment details (53%), scans of their passports, driving licenses and other personal documents (71%) or passwords (44%).
Emirates begins investigation into online phishing scam
The airline said that it is aware of phishing attempts luring unsuspecting users to click on fraudulent items such as a survey, to potentially gain access to users’ smartphones and computers.
Emirates Islamic connects with millennial customers
Emirates Islamic has announced a renewed strategic focus on social and digital platforms to engage with customers and enhance customer experience.
White hats
Alex Bennett, technical writer, Firebrand Training, explains why ethical hackers hold the top job in 2017.
Google launches new machine learning framework
Google has announced TensorFlow Lite, a version of its machine learning framework that’s designed to run on smartphones and other mobile devices.
HPE to bring Optane storage to Unix servers
In the next year or two, Hewlett Packard Enterprise will add support for Intel Optane memory and storage to its …
Alabbar-headed technology fund buys JadoPado
JadoPado, the Dubai-based e-commerce and online marketplace portal, has been acquired by a technology fund headed by Mohamed Alabbar, chairman, …
Subscriber & AI data to boost GCC operator revenues
Traditional revenue streams for communication service providers (CSPs) are on a decline, while stagnant regulations threaten market nimbleness.
Faceboook releases text-focused machine learning system
Developers have a new tool to help mobile apps understand text, thanks to a Facebook open source project update on Tuesday.
Mystery buyer snaps up JadoPado
Dubai-based e-commerce platform JadoPado has announced that it has been acquired by a “large regional business”. However, it did not …
Sage on bringing ‘frictionless’ solutions to boost CX
On the sidelines of the Sage Summit in Johannesburg, Glesni Holland caught up with CEO Stephen Kelly, to find out how the company is embedding a range of new technologies into its products to enhance its customers’ experience.
Why you should think twice before hiring a chief AI officer
Is it time for companies to install a chief artificial intelligence officer to manage machine learning, natural language processing and associated efforts?
DIFC opens FinTech Hive applications
Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC) has opened applications for its FinTech Hive accelerator programme, following registered interest from over 200 …
DEWA launches Rammas AI service
The Dubai Electricity and Water Authority, DEWA, has announced the launch of its Rammas AI service on Amazon’s Alexa smart voice system.