In line with the previously announced business strategy, Ericsson in Market Area Middle East and Africa has named Wojciech Bajda as Head …
TRA holds mTransformation workshop
The Telecommunications Regulatory Authority (TRA) has hosted a special workshop attended by representatives of all federal entities in the UAE, …
FBI ‘assisting’ Qatar with state media hacking probe
The United States FBI is helping Qatar to investigate the source of an alleged “hack” of state media which sparked …
Bahrain minister hacked following Qatar cyber-attack claim
Hackers took over the Twitter account of the Bahraini foreign minister on Saturday, just 10 days after neighbouring Qatar claimed its official news agency had been subject to a cyberattack.
Compliance executives to increase investments in RegTech
A study revealed that a large majority of financial compliance professionals aim to increase their investments in RegTech in the next three to five years.
CBRE: Amazon entry to fuel Middle East e-commerce growth
Global property advisor CBRE’s tenth edition of ‘How Global is the Business of Retail?’ report states that Middle East’s online …
Dubai Silicon Oasis launches Smart City accelerator
His Highness Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum, Chairman of Dubai Silicon Oasis Authority (DSOA), has launched Dubai Smart City Accelerator within DSOA’s wholly owned Dubai Technology Entrepreneur Centre (Dtec).
Dubai resident gets region’s first 3D-printed prosthetic leg
A Dubai resident has received the region’s first ever fully 3D printed prosthetic leg, under the patronage of Dubai Health Authority (DHA) in partnership with Arab Health.
Sheikh Mohammed launches Dubai Cyber Security Strategy
His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum has launched the ‘Dubai Cyber Security Strategy’ that aims to strengthen the emirate’s position as a world leader in innovation, safety and security.
Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange embarks on Blockchain venture
The Blockchain technology enables investors to use e-voting in AGMs and access statistical records of each company and its investors through smart devices. It also enables investors to vote from inside the UAE and overseas.
Pulse Secure inks distribution partnership with Spectrami
Pulse Secure has signed a distribution deal with Spectrami, a UAE-based value-added distributor for security, storage, and mobility products.
Smart Dubai reveals ‘Global Blockchain Challenge’ winners
The Smart Dubai Office has announced results of the first Blockchain Challenge, which awarded a grand total of $45,000 to the most promising solutions using blockchain technology.
Carbon Black, Westcon-Comstor to enable security partners
Ian Jones, divisional director, Westcon Security and Mohammad Aquib Aftab, regional director, Middle East, Turkey and Africa, Carbon Black, share …
Cybercrime costs to rise $6 trillion by 2021, says experts
Cyber-attacks are inevitable and companies have no option but to prepare themselves to respond to the attacks appropriately, an international cybersecurity expert has said.
Backhaul sharing holds the key to 5G success
In response to the latest news story ‘Etisalat and Ericsson test 5G,’ Joao Sousa, Partner at global TMD advisory & …
Alpha Data focuses on Digital Workspace Solutions
The systems integrator collaborates with Citrix and Microsoft to highlight its strength in integrating solutions. Alpha Data, one of the …
Ministry of Economy reiterates commitment to Europe’s GDPR
The UAE’s Ministry of Economy has emphasised its commitment towards raising awareness of the UAE’s private sector regarding the latest …
Falcon Technologies, Verbatim sign ME distribution agreement
Falcon Technologies International (FTI), an optical media storage specialist, has signed an exclusive agreement with Verbatim, the storage media giant, …
US considers laptop ban on all international flights
The US government is considering banning laptops from the passenger cabins on all international flights to and from the country, according to homeland security secretary John Kelly.
Global Knowledge to provide Trend Micro training
Trend Micro has appointed Global Knowledge to provide training to all its partners and customers across Middle East and Africa. These …