The ITU IDI has ranked Bahrain as the leader in the Arab world, and 31st globally, showing continued progress in connectivity and use of ICT.
AUSE, AUS focus on robotics and 3D printing prospects in construction
The American University of Sharjah Enterprises (AUSE) and American University of Sharjah (AUS) recently held a three-day workshop on robotics …
RTA to merge all e-services to S’hail app
A selection of Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) mobile apps will be phased out and incorporated into the authority’s …
Virgin Hyperloop One raises $50M, names Richard Branson chairman
Virgin Hyperloop One has announced that it has named Richard Branson as Chairman (non-executive), and has raised an additional $50 …
US official says North Korea is ‘directly responsible’ for WannaCry attacks
“The attack was widespread and cost billions, and North Korea is directly responsible,” wrote Homeland Security adviser to President Donald Trump Tom Bossert.
Dubai start-ups to increase spending on cloud
Seventy percent of startups in Dubai currently use cloud computing, and that 24 per cent even built their startups on the cloud. Meanwhile, 38 per cent of those not yet on the cloud plan to adopt the technology in the near future.
Second cohort of tech startups graduate from Intelak Incubator
The cohort teams presented their final work to Emirates Group, GE, and Etisalat Digital management teams and the wider investor community, taking their ideas from concept to tangible business solutions.
ISNR 2018 to home in on AI in homeland security
Artificial intelligence will form an important component of the eighth edition of the International Exhibition for National Security and Resilience …
AV retail store Sonic Wave launches in the Middle East
Sonic Wave, a one-stop-shop for all pro audio, visual and lighting solutions, has launched its first store in Airport Road, …
Avaya exits Chapter 11, completes restructuring
Avaya has announced that it has successfully completed its debt restructuring and emerged from Chapter 11. Executives from Avaya International …
Cambium Networks to fortify channel ecosystem
Martin de la Serna, vice president, sales, Europe, Middle East, and Africa, Cambium Networks, elaborates on the firm’s plans to …
Sharjah launches of digital library collection
Sharjah Public Library has launched its ‘Digital Library Collection’, providing 38,000 libraries and schools from around the world with access to 1,200 of the emirate’s eBooks and audiobooks.
ATOM insurance platform being co-developed by elseco and SAP
Insurance underwriting agency elseco has partnered with SAP to develop its ATOM insurtech technology platform on SAP Core Insurance Suite, Hybris …
HTC Vive launches regional e-commerce store
The new online ecosystem provides visitors from the UAE and Saudi Arabia with exclusive information and benefits on the Vive platform.
Dubai Electronic Security Centre develops Dubai IoT security standard
The Dubai Electronic Security Center (DESC) presented the Dubai IoT security standard to representatives from government and semi-government entities in …
GEMS announces drone education course
GEMS Education has announced the launch of a drone education course to be conducted at its GEMS Dubai American Academy …
MOHAP launches electronic EWS project
The UAE Ministry of Health and Prevention (MOHAP) has launched the electronic Early Warning Scores (EWS) project to assist clinicians …
TRA foiled 615 cyber-attacks in first ten months of 2017
The largest number of cyber-attacks were recorded in January which witnessed 136 offensives, 133 of which targeted government sites.
Alibaba Cloud celebrates one year anniversary of Dubai data centre
Simon Hu, SVP of Alibaba Group and President of Alibaba Cloud, said that the data centre provides “powerful, scalable and cost-effective cloud computing services” to regional public and enterprise customers.
Dell EMC forum facilitates Saudi Arabia’s directives of Vision 2030
Dell EMC hosted its flagship Dell EMC Forum at the Four Seasons Hotel in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Following Dell Technologies’ …