The advent of Internet of Things technology has opened up limitless possibilities to connect any device or object to the …
Etihad, startAD partner for local innovation
Etihad Airways and startAD have signed a memorandum of understanding to develop the entrepreneurship ecosystem in the UAE through the …
Emirates NBD announces executive appointment duo
Miguel Rio Tinto has been appointed chief information officer (CIO) to lead the Group’s IT division, and Evans Munyuki has been appointed as chief digital officer (CDO) to lead the Group’s newly established Digital Office.
$870m UAE outsourcing industry “pivotal”: DIC chief
Dubai Internet City’s executive director Ammar Al Malik has lauded the importance of IT outsourcing services in the UAE. The …
Contactless payments set for mainstream adoption
The recent launch of Amazon Go in Seattle, a new kind of retail experience with no checkout required, could stimulate …
Huawei to debut P Smart in Saudi Arabia
Huawei Business Consumer Group has announced the launch date of its new Huawei P Smart smartphone, which will be available to users in Saudi Arabia on February 8th.
Broadcom pushes for Qualcomm takeover with higher bid
Broadcom has unveiled plans to raise its offer for semiconductor rival Qualcomm to about $120 billion from $105 billion, according to a report by Reuters.
Op-ed: The global tech industry can no longer ignore Saudi Arabia
Silicon Valley’s eye is now well and truly on Saudi Arabia. The Wall Street Journal reported that state-owned oil firm …
Ajman Digital Government takes on UAE hackathon challenge
Ajman Digital Government has announced its participation in the UAE Hackathon, organised by the Telecommunications Regulatory Authority, TRA, under the theme ‘Data for Happiness’.
DP World pens Oracle digital transformation deal
DP World has launched a programme to drive digital transformation across its business operations worldwide using Oracle Cloud Applications (SaaS). …
Dubai Health Authority to enhance radiology algorithms with AI
The Dubai Health Authority, DHA, and Agfa HealthCare signed a Memorandum of Understanding, MoU, on the sidelines of the Arab Health Conference 2018.
Top 7 most in-demand tech jobs
Seven jobs expected to be in-demand for 2018, and the skills and experience you should look for in a candidate.
Revealed: The UAE’s top 5 tech innovators
In line with the UAE’s Innovation Month, which kickstarts today in Abu Dhabi, Tahawul Tech takes a look at five of the most innovative uses of technology across the country over the last 12 months.
Dubai Police, Riverbed extend partnership to boost IT innovation
Dubai Police has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU), extending its relationship with Riverbed Technology to a broader spectrum in the field of development and upgrade of both applications and infrastructure.
What technology channel partners can expect in 2018
Industry stalwarts share the latest trends and technologies expected to shape the regional channel industry over the course of 2018. …
“Vendors promise the moon, but don’t always deliver,” analyst says
Technology vendors mislead CIOs when they claim to be complete solutions providers, and systems integrators are the true unsung heroes of enterprise IT, a leading industry analyst has claimed.
5 reasons why you shouldn’t buy a Mac mini
The Mac mini is Apple’s tiny desktop computer and the cheapest Mac you can buy. Here are five reasons why you shouldn’t buy a Mac mini right now.
UAE health ministry unveils space project and AI-based app
The Ministry of Health and Prevention has showcased a number of its latest innovations and projects as part of its participation at Arab Health 2018, which includes building a hospital for astronauts and the launch of a new AI-based app for helping patients with MS.
NIT signs distribution deal with video management solutions player
NIT, an Ingram Micro Company and a regional value-added distributor of IP surveillance and physical security solutions in the META …
Avaya to acquire contact centre services provider
Avaya has signed a definitive agreement to acquire Spoken Communications, a player in Contact Centre as a Service (CCaaS) solutions …