All healthcare providers, drug producers, researchers and insurers must now comply with the regulations set out by the capital.
Careem’s Magnus Olsson on driving the Middle East’s only tech unicorn
Careem co-founder Magnus Olsson has revealed that he sees the region’s homegrown ride-hailing service as playing a “crucial role in contributing to the changes in Saudi Arabia,” with particular focus on empowering female drivers – or “captinahs” – from June onwards.
Why football legend Michael Owen is Blockchain’s unlikely champion
The world has changed a lot since an 18-year-old Michael Owen took the footballing world by storm. After bursting on …
Digitisation to unlock $1.6 trillion in value for oil and gas sector
A recent study highlighted digitisation’s growing importance across many industries making it the number-one trend driving CEO decision-making in the global oil and gas sector.
Why employee mobility should be a priority for Middle East businesses
It’s already happening and smartphones with a network connection or a device that is connected to the Internet of Things (IoT) is the go-to implement for this ‘mobile-first’ workforce.
So how will this mobile workforce shape in the new digital platform economy?
How technology will tell you who’s who at the Royal Wedding
Guests will be identified in real time and tagged with biographical information through the GrayMeta data analysis platform and the Amazon Rekognition video and image analysis service.
SoftBank $100 billion Vision Fund 2.0 in the works
SoftBank Group founder and CEO Masayoshi Son is reportedly planning the firm’s next $100 billion venture – a version 2.0 of the world’s biggest technology fund, according to people familiar with the matter.
Soaring with cloud: NetApp’s Burnet on how partners can succeed in the cloud era
Chris Burnet, Cloud Services and Software Solutions Manager, MEA, NetApp, shares insights into how partners can grow with cloud solutions.
GDPR: Are you ready?
On 25th May the General Data Protection Regulation is set to kick in and while European businesses are the primary target of this new law, its impact will be felt by organisations in regions outside the EU bloc. Are Middle East firms ready for GDPR?
IBM, Red Hat expand cloud alliance
IBM and Red Hat have recently expanded their long-standing relationship, which to enable customers benefit from the combined power of both companies’ technologies in private and public clouds.
Khalifa University students develop apps to aid refugees
Khalifa University students were part of the first and third place winning teams at the annual NYUAD International Hackathon 2018, where they helped develop apps to bring benefit to the Arab world.
Despite tech advancements, M&A remains a human activity, says experts
The fundamentals of merger and acquisition (M&A) deals in the GCC region have not been significantly affected by artificial intelligence (AI) and still rely on human cognition, according to experts at the recent accountancy and finance body ICAEW’s Corporate Finance Faculty roundtable.
Healthcare to become digitised in ten years: report
Within ten years your medical check-up could involve more interaction with sensors, cameras and robotic scanning devices than human doctors and nurses, as healthcare organisations re-build services around the Internet of Things (IoT), according to a new report by Aruba, a Hewlett Packard Enterprise company.
Why modern technology should be your most valued business partner
Mohammed Arif, Regional Director, Modern Workplace & Security, Microsoft Gulf highlights some of the things small businesses may want to consider to provide a competitive edge in a market rapidly embracing digital technology.
The role of intuitive networks in building smart city visions
Built for digital business and Internet of Things, intuitive networks promise to transform public sector organizations struggling with legacy networks …
“Channel partners cannot be mere conduits”: Margin Builder Forum panel
Reseller Middle East’s inaugural Margin Builder Forum kicked off with a fascinating panel discussion with industry experts that tackled some of the biggest issues that affect partner profitability.
Ajman “intensifies” support for UAE’s vision on AI
Sheikh Rashid bin Humaid Al Nuaimi, Chairman of the Ajman Municipality and Planning Department, has launched the “Artificial Intelligence Exhibition,” which is the first of its kind to be held in Ajman.
Transit travellers can now take virtual tours of Dubai
Dubai Airports, in cooperation with Dubai Future Foundation (DFF), has developed the ‘Microcosm of Dubai’, a new initiative that aims to give passengers transiting through the emirate’s airports a unique experience of the city.
Banks don’t want to be left behind in blockchain revolution: experts
Blockchain technology brings huge potential for banking behemoths to reduce costs while ensuring that their customers benefit from quicker and cheaper services.
Unify unveils cloud services platform in the UAE
Asif Khan, distribution manager, Middle East and Africa (MEA), Unify, shares details about the firm’s recently launched cloud services platform …