Canadian telecommunications firm BlackBerry has reportedly filed a patent infringement lawsuit against social media firm Facebook, arguing that they copied technology and features from BlackBerry Messenger.
Abu Dhabi to explore AI’s role in homeland security
The eighth edition of the International Exhibition for National Security and Resilience, ISNR Abu Dhabi 2018, opens today in Abu Dhabi with a focus on the impact of artificial intelligence on homeland security.
AI will help the UAE overcome challenges: Ajman Crown Prince
Ajman Crown Prince Sheikh Ammar bin Humaid Al Nuaimi has reviewed the plans and strategy of the UAE Ministry of Artificial Intelligence, as well as the details of related national policies.
UAE pushes for increased AI adoption with new council
The UAE government has announced the formation of a ‘Council for Artificial Intelligence’ to ensure the implementation of these technologies in various sectors.
MENA 2018 IT spending increase to hit three-year high: Gartner
Middle East and North Africa (MENA) IT spending is projected to reach $155 billion in 2018, a 3.4 percent increase …
Dubai offers springboard for blockchain and AI startups
Dubai is opening new opportunities for start-ups and entrepreneurs to become part of Dubai Government’s Strategy to elevate the city into a global platform for innovation-focused businesses.
5G, IoT promise to solve complex business challenges, says Huawei chief
Huawei, during its participation at the Mobile World Congress in Barcelona, shared its vision for a collaborative ecosystem that could stimulate innovation and the development of 5G, All-Cloud network, video, and IoT technologies.
8 essential roles for a successful digital transformation
CIOs scouring the earth to fill technical roles are likely ignoring the “medium digital” skills required to round out their digital transformations. Here are the lesser-known digital roles CIOs should target.
Toyota to invest $2.8 billion in self-driving tech
Toyota is reportedly planning a new venture that would be investing over $2.8 billion to develop automated-driving software, according to a report by Reuters.
GCC firms to increase investments on digital transformation: study
Two in three large enterprises in the Arab Gulf region intend to devote at least five percent of its annual revenue to digitisation of operations, according to a Microsoft research.
Tahawul Tech announces initial lineup for Power of 4
CPI Media Group is delighted to announce a selection of the technology experts who will grace the upcoming Power of …
Review: Microsoft Surface Pro
Adelle Geronimo takes Microsoft’s latest 2-in-1 for a spin and found out why there’s more beneath the “surface.”
TimeXtender, Finesse announce UAE partnership
Data analytics software provider TimeXtender has partnered with Finesse, a regional systems integrator from the GCC region. As per the …
Nearly half of global CIOs plan to roll out AI projects soon: study
Gartner’s 2018 CIO Agenda Survey shows that four percent of CIOs have implemented AI, while a further 46 percent have developed plans to do so.
The 5 technologies that will transform DP World
DP World Chairman and CEO Sultan Ahmed bin Sulayem has told tahawultech.com the technologies that he believes will be the …
UAE gets its first robot engineer
The UAE has launched the world’s first robot engineer that operates on artificial intelligence, the Ministry of Infrastructure Development announced recently.
Russian spies may have hacked Germany’s government systems
Germany are reportedly investigating a security breach into the country’s government computer network.
AI will revolutionise the publishing industry, says UAE minister
Artificial intelligence will have a profound impact on the media and publishing industry, according UAE Minister of State for AI Oman bin Sultan Al Olama.
AI, blockchain to disrupt insurance sector: experts
The remarks were made during the recently held Dubai World Insurance Congress (DWIC) under the theme “Emerging markets, emerging technologies, emerging customers”.
Abu Dhabi promotes culture with new digital platforms
The Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi (DCT Abu Dhabi) has launched a new digital initiative, which will …