Oman has temporarily ceased issuing visas to recruit expat workers in 87 professions in the private sector across ten segments. …
Dubai RTA accelerates artificial intelligence push
The Roads and Transport Authority, RTA, has held a series of induction workshops on artificial intelligence, AI, for leaders and staff in conjunction with a host of global firms.
AI, 3D printing on spotlight at Dubai health show
The Dubai Health Authority (DHA) has announced is participation at the Arab Health 2018 from 29th January to 1st February, where it will display its latest medical services and applications.
Al Yah 3 is healthy and in orbit: Yahsat
Al Yah 3, the UAE’s third communication satellite developed by Mubadala-owned Yahsat, was successfully launched setting a new milestone to the country’s journey to space.
ServiceNow announces new regional director
ServiceNow has promoted Mark Ackerman to the position of regional director for Middle East, South Africa, Turkey and Eastern Europe, including …
Dubai Police to make the emirate the world’s safest city
The Dubai Police will soon have eyes all over the emirate with the launch of its latest smart security project. …
Ministry of Interior launches fire safety service
The UAE’s Ministry of Interior has launched a service that will see the installation of fire alarm systems that will …
RTA flaunts use of AI in traffic management at staff workshop
These workshops are part of the UAE leadership’s vision to harness AI technologies and innovation in leveraging the smart transformation towards ranking Dubai the smartest and happiest city in the world.
The Dubai banking CEO with a PhD in AI
The banking industry in the GCC will not promote senior executives who fear or are ignorant of technology, says Commercial …
Dubai PCFC to protect Gulf firms against data loss
IBM and Dubai’s Port, Customs and Free Zone Corporation (PCFC), and its technical arm, DUTECH, have announced an agreement to launch a cloud-based disaster recovery service in Dubai.
Believe in technology: OMA Emirates’ Sangal
Niranj Sangal, group CEO, OMA Emirates, discusses e-commerce trends and reveals plans for the year. The regional e-commerce landscape has …
Synology inks distribution deal with Ethos Technologies
Synology has announced new partnership with Ethos Technologies DMCC, a technology distribution company servicing reseller partners in the Middle East and …
Why ME firms need to care about the new data protection law
Rashmi Knowles, field CTO, EMEA, RSA, discusses how the new EU General Data Protection Regulation will impact Middle East firms and how they can prepare for it.
Dubai Police shares its vision for law enforcement using AI
The Dubai Police has touted its Strategic Plan for Artificial Intelligence focuses on implementing AI technologies to improve all areas of police including security, forecasting of crime and traffic accidents among others.
AI to provide ‘unmatchable’ opportunity for Dubai
International management author and consultant Geoffrey Moore has said that artificial intelligence technology has the potential to help organisations deliver …
Dubai security show takes off with new drone zone
UAE’s security and safety trade show Intersec’s inaugural Drone Zone and Drone Pavilion attracted many trade visitors and industry influencers …
Abu Dhabi launches region’s first sustainability-focused accelerator
The initiative, known as ‘The Catalyst,’ is based at Masdar City free zone in Abu Dhabi, and is the region’s first sustainability-focused startup accelerator.
Bubble or opportunity: where are cryptocurrencies heading?
Globally, the jury is still out regarding bitcoins, as there are many supporters for the cryptocurrency, but also critics.
WEF 2018: technologists and futurists take centre stage
The theme for this year’s meeting of business, political and academic elites at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, is ‘Creating a Shared Future …
Emirates to spend $16bn on new aircraft
Together with the airline’s 101-strong A380 fleet and its current order backlog for 41 aircraft, this new order brings Emirates’ commitment to the A380 programme to 178 aircraft, worth over $60 billion.