By 2050, 54 percent of the region’s population is expected to be under 36 years of age. How will this growing influx of millennials shape the future of technology in the Middle East?
Ras al-Khaimah launches first startup incubator
The emirate of Ras al-Khaimah has inaugurated its first startup incubator at Julfar Towers, in the presence of Sheikh Mohammed …
HBMSU to offer innovation, change management MSc online
Hamdan Bin Mohammed Smart University is set to offer its Master of Science course in Innovation and Change Management fully …
When will Blockchain take off in GCC enterprises?
So much of our day-to-day life now revolves around the Internet. We shop online; we communicate online; we bank online …
DIFC Courts CEO Mark Beer: legal industry desperately needs IT transformation
“Does society want people to feel confident in solving their problems in a court?” DIFC Courts CEO Mark Beer OBE …
DEWA launches tech investment firm in Silicon Valley
JEI Silicon Valley will primarily look for opportunities linked to research and development, R&D, and innovation.
Huawei launches partnerships, strategies and solutions focused on DX
Throughout the exhibition, Huawei illustrated its goal to become the partner of choice to equip Middle East organisations in their efforts to achieve digital transformation.
TRA seals MoU with ICDL Arabia to enhance digital security awareness
As per the three-year agreement, the two parties will work to broaden the IT skills and competencies of government employees as ordinary users, to enable them to effectively use IT in office work.
Dubai Future Academy rolls out 4IR specialised courses
The Dubai Future Academy, an affiliate of the Dubai Future Foundation (DFF), is reportedly rolling out programmes and courses specialising in Fourth Industrial Revolution (4IR) technologies called ‘Leading Future Tech.’
Dubai event to shed light on smart cities and green economy
The World Green Economy Summit (WGES) 2017, which is set to take place on 24th to 25th October at the Dubai International Convention and Exhibition Centre, is expected to shed light on the importance of smart cities in the transition towards the green economy.
Cisco demos ‘Network of the Future’, IoT and AI innovations
Cisco, during its participation at the recently held GITEX Technology Week 2017, showcased some of its latest innovations and solutions for the digital era.
DarkMatter rethinks security for digital society
At GITEX, UAE-based security firm DarkMatter is talking about building cyber resilience and trust as organisations in the Middle East embark on their digital transformation journey.
Mashreq Bank transforms banking experience with Avaya
Avaya and Mashreq Bank will work closely together to integrate the latest technology trends, including robotics, analytics, cloud and e-channels, into existing Mashreq Bank’s digital services.
Trriple aims to cash in on m-wallet trend
Please share a brief overview of the company. Trriple is a UAE-based start up offering a first-of-its-kind mobile wallet that …
Esharah announces partnership with Cradlepoint
Dubai-based telecommunications and security solutions firm Esharah has announced a partnership with Cradlepoint at GITEX Technology Week 2017.
Dell EMC partners with DAFZA for cloud migration project
This latest collaboration aims to power the ambitious vision to provide transformative ICT services to all stakeholders, in line with DAFZA”s strategy to leverage frontline technology solutions to develop and deliver accelerated digital services
DSOA, Volkswagen ink partnership to enhance support for startups
The two-year partnership opens doors for mutual support of startups with innovative mobility initiatives across the GCC region.
DarkMatter puts emphasis on cyber resilience
DarkMatter and UAE telecommunications service provider, du, participated in an exclusive media roundtable hosted by their respective CEOs to address the highly topical issue of cyber security in a rapidly digitising world.
IoT ranked as investment priority for 76% of MENA CIOs: SAP
More than three-quarters of the Middle East and North Africa’s digital-leading organisations will invest in Big Data and the Internet of Things in 2018, according to a study by SAP.
Huawei accelerates Middle East migration to the cloud
Huawei is introducing several channel services policies and programmes at GITEX 2017, with a focus on constructing a comprehensive cloud-based services ecosystem for its Middle East customers.