CIOs can make the most of artificial intelligence by applying it to strategic digital business objectives. However, most AI technologies remain immature.
Strong and steady: Bulwark Technologies celebrates two decades of success
Bulwark Technologies managing director Jose Thomas Menacherry looks back at how the regional IT landscape has progressed and discusses how they have adapted and evolved to cater to the ever-growing security space.
Dubai Future Foundation turns to AI to attract top talents
The Dubai Future Foundation has adopted HireVue – a new technology solution that employs artificial intelligence to enhance the process of hiring talents.
Government and IT leaders descend to Abu Dhabi to discuss digital revolution
Government and IT leaders, advisors and experts came together in Abu Dhabi to examine the digital revolution and explore the potential opportunities presented by emerging technologies.
Dubai Silicon Oasis enhances services with new AI-powered bot
Dubai Silicon Oasis Authority has launched “HADI”, an AI-based conversational bot that can answer users’ questions and process transactions with respect to DSOA’s services.
Mobile technologies added $191 billion to MENA economy: report
Mobile technologies and services have added $191 billion to the region’s economy in 2018 – equivalent to about 4.5 percent of regional GDP, according to the latest reports by GSMA Intelligence.
Jumbo Group teams up with 3D startup to revolutionise healthcare sector
Jumbo Group has partnered with MOBILIS Medical Manufacturing for 3D printing of prosthetic covers, orthosis, hand and leg splints, sockets, and other devices in the UAE and GCC region.
Etisalat, Huawei complete optical cross-connect trial
UAE telco Etisalat has collaborated with Huawei to complete the industry’s first trial of compact all-optical cross-connect (OXC) for the transport industry.
Maqta Gateway streamlines customs clearance with new online platform
Maqta Gateway, the developer and operator of the first port community system in the UAE and a wholly-owned subsidiary of Abu Dhabi Ports, hosted its 5th Digital Trade Community Forum.
Abu Dhabi Grand Prix to go cashless with Tappit
Tappit, the global payment ecosystem for events, sports stadia and venues, has announced a new partnership with Yas Marina Circuit in Abu Dhabi.
Chatbots to bring global retailers $439 million in annual savings
Artificial Intelligence (AI) technologies such as chatbots will bring global retailers $439 million in annual savings by 2023, according to a recent industry study.
Dubai rolls out new data initiative to bolster the retail sector
Smart Dubai and the Dubai Department of Economic Development (DED – Dubai Economy) have announced a joint new data initiative for the retail sector.
Online shoppers in the Middle East at risk of email fraud: Proofpoint
90 percent of the top 20 online retailers in the Middle East are not actively blocking fraudulent emails from reaching customers
Dubai turns to AI to enhance training for public transport drivers
The project called, Digital Coach project, is in line with the UAE Strategy for artificial intelligence (AI) and technology is the first-of-its-kind in training drivers worldwide.
HPE and Ingram Micro to train Egyptian nationals in AI
The Information Technology Industry Development Agency (ITIDA), Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE) and Ingram Micro have signed a collaboration agreement to train and qualify Egyptian talents on artificial intelligence (AI) applications.
How ADDA is enabling governments of the future
The UAE government has been leading at the forefront of the digital transformation of the country and the region, and …
Sage inks distribution deal with Redington
Cloud business management solutions provider Sage has signed a distribution partnership in the Middle East region with Redington to deliver …
Singapore launches new AI strategy
Singapore has long served as a bastion of technological advancement, and is undoubtedly one of the most connected and innovative …
Dubai Airports joins customer advisory board for FedEx Express’ SameDay Bot
FedEx Express has announced that Dubai Airports will join its UAE Customer Advisory Board for Roxo the FedEx SameDay Bot, focusing on the collaboration to develop a device to meet business needs in the United Arab Emirates.
NXN partners with Microsoft in bid to drive digital transformation
NXN and Microsoft have ventured into a partnership to launch NXN’s digital transformation platform “DNX” and its digital services on the Microsoft Azure cloud computing platform for government entities, real estate developers and enterprises across the region.