The Internet of Things (IoT) market in the Middle East and Africa region is set to grow 15 percent year-on-year in 2018 to reach $6.99 billion, according to a recent report.
E-City reveals ambitious expansion plan for GCC region
E-City, the electronics retail arm of UAE-based Albatha Group, has revealed a strategic AED 67 million expansion initiative that is …
Sheikh Khalid launches robotics rehabilitation lab in Abu Dhabi
The opening of the laboratory coincides with the UAE Innovation Month, which began on February 1st in Abu Dhabi.
Dubai tourism gets digital boost
Dubai tourism chiefs have collaborated with the makers of two digital tour apps that will enable tourists to explore beautiful …
Deadline nears for Fintech funding platform
Early-stage Fintech startups are running out of time to sign up for innovation and entrepreneurship platform startAD’s ten-day entrepreneurship programme …
Masdar City touts sustainable tech as part of Innovation Month
Masdar City, as part of UAE Innovation Month, with a programme of clean technology displays and engaging community activities, all hosted at Masdar Park this weekend.
Review: Samsung Galaxy Note8
With a big high-quality display, high-performing cameras, great software and responsive stylus, Samsung’s latest flagship just hits all the right notes.
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.
Amazon beats Google as world’s most valuable brand
Amazon has claimed the top spot as the world’s most valuable brand ahead of Apple and Google in the Brand Finance Global 500.
Citrix appoints new area vice president for emerging markets
Citrix has appointed Andy MacDonald as area vice president for its business in recently introduced Emerging Markets. MacDonald brings three …
What does it mean to be a CIO 100 winner?
A selection of the Middle East’s leading technology decision makers tell us what it means to be a CIO 100 …
Dubai Chamber teams up with Google to get more businesses online
In a bid to increase the online exposure of Dubai’s business community, Dubai Chamber of Commerce and Industry and Google have joined forces to launch the “Get Dubai Businesses Online” programme.
Munich Airport sets up centre to fight cybercrime
Munich Airport has launched its Information Security Hub (ISH) – a competency centre where IT specialists with the airport operating …
Etisalat heads Middle East’s most valuable brands
Etisalat’s innovative digital transformation and customer experience initiatives have made the telco the most valuable brand in the Middle East, according to a new report.
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. …
It’s time to go threat hunting, say top CISOs
With the ever-changing threat landscape and increasing sophistication of attacks, proactively hunting for threats with the aid of AI and …
Tech university to invest $136m in Dubai campus expansion
The move comes in an attempt to meet the increasing number of applications the university receives annually, and the new premises will span a total area of 129,000 square metres with the capacity to accommodate up to 4,000 students.
Can users deceive Facebook?
Khalifa University said it is leading a research to enhance cybersecurity in line with UAE’s recently launched strategy for artificial …
Diabetic patients can now use smartphones to check glucose levels
The LibreLink app reads diabetic patients’ glucose levels via the FreeStyle Libre sensor placed on the back of the upper arm, eliminating the need for routine finger pricking while delivering instant results.