Conversing with a machine may have once been widely accepted as a concept confined to science fiction. But now, in …
UAE trials smart parking system
The UAE will soon see the implementation of a next generation remote parking system as part of the nation’s drive to implement the latest in transport technology and embrace smart mobility.
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.
ADX implements BI and data warehousing platform
The Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange (ADX) has debuted a new business intelligence and data warehousing platform, provided by Gulf Business …
SAS appoints Alaa Youssef as new managing director for Middle East
Since he joined SAS in 2011, Youssef has served in a variety of leadership capacities within the professional services, sales and operations business units of Saudi Arabia.
CEO Khalid: Noon KSA launch set for year-end
Noon will launch in Saudi Arabia before the end of this year, chief executive Faraz Khalid has said. Khalid made …
UAE national health insurer drives digital transformation with Microsoft cloud
The move is said to enable Daman in its objective to further drive innovation through a combination of state-of-the-art technology and health insurance-related expertise offered by a highly skilled and knowledgeable workforce.
UAE Central Bank issues Bitcoin warning
The UAE Central Bank has warned about the risks of using digital currencies as a medium of exchange for now, amid …
Saudi Arabia announces $500B project to build mega city NEOM
NEOM will focus on nine specialised investment sectors that will drive the future of human civilisation, energy and water, mobility, biotech, food, technological and digital sciences, advanced manufacturing, media, and entertainment.
Samsung unveils fitness wearables at Dubai Mall store opening
Samsung Gulf Electronics has introduced three new fitness devices to its wearable portfolio: Gear Sport, Gear Fit2 Pro and Gear …
Refugee Code Week educates 15,000 in second outing
Jordanian minister of information and communication technology Majd Shweikeh has announced the successful conclusion of Refugee Code Week 2017. The …
Mashreq Bank, Microsoft extend partnership to drive digital transformation
Building on Mashreq’s current digital strategy, the bank will harness the power of Microsoft Dynamics 365 as its commerce platform, to “empower its employees and engage customers more effectively.”
Arrow’s Vimal Kocher highlights Dell EMC association
At the 37th edition of GITEX Technology Week, Arrow ECS was emphasising on its main two product sets – modern …
Transformation Talk | GITEX Edition
We bring you some of the highlights from the Gulf region’s biggest technology trade show in this special edition of Transformation Talk, weekly news roundup by Tahawul Tech.
IoT ranked as investment priority for 76% of MENA CIOs: SAP
More than three-quarters of the Middle East and North Africa’s digital-leading organisations will invest in Big Data and the Internet of Things in 2018, according to a study by SAP.
Huawei accelerates Middle East migration to the cloud
Huawei is introducing several channel services policies and programmes at GITEX 2017, with a focus on constructing a comprehensive cloud-based services ecosystem for its Middle East customers.
Microsoft showcases Fall Creators Update for Windows 10
The update, which is due to go live on October 17th, is said to be the “most secure version ever built,” according to Mohammed Arif, Windows and Devices Business Lead, Microsoft Gulf.
Lenovo DCG’s Russell Theron on the ‘intelligence revolution’
Russell Theron, regional manager, Gulf, explains how hybrid cloud technologies are disrupting the landscape of enterprise computing.
CNME honours Middle East ICT achievement in eighth outing
CPI Media Group and Tahawul Tech, last night, hosted CNME’s new and improved ICT Achievement Awards 2017. Held at the …
Microsoft flaunts AI solutions to HH Sheikh Mohammed
Microsoft was visited by His Highness Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum this afternoon at the firm’s Hall 7 stand, where it is exhibiting its broad solutions portfolio, chief among them its AI products and services.