The Dubai International Financial Centre, DIFC, has announced developments in its FinTech ecosystem that further strengthen its position as Middle …
Dubai gears up to take on future city challenges
The fourth edition of Dubai Future Accelerators (DFA) has been launched with the participation of 12 government bodies and in cooperation with the world’s most innovative companies.
Op-Ed: Will artificial intelligence take over our jobs?
Humanity experienced several technological revolutions, which mainly led to an increase in productivity, efficiency and overall improvements in our lives. Usually, when certain jobs were eliminated, the new ones, which never existed before, were born out of newer innovations and technologies. As an example, digital marketing specialists didn’t exist before computers were invented.
“Technology dictates our business,” says DP World CEO
DP World CEO and chairman Sultan Ahmed bin Sulayem tells tahawultech.com how the firm is using technology to make its …
Expo 2020 Dubai streamlines technology infrastructure
Accenture, in collaboration with SAP, has implemented SAP S/4HANA for Expo 2020 Dubai that will provide the expo with a foundation for data-driven insights, from visitor preferences to sustainability.
Machine learning to disrupt storage technologies
Channel partners have many opportunities in the storage space. As data generation becomes quicker and increases in quantity, thanks to …
Future Cities Show to highlight urban innovation
Dubai city not only as a milieu but also as a principal example of the specific challenges that cities around the world are facing. Future Cities Show will have Sustainability, Innovation and Happiness as its main core hence focusing on several transformational concepts as catalysts for smart urban development. Future Cities Show conference and exhibition is held at the Dubai World Trade Centre.
Dubai Internet City firms attract billions in funding
Members of the Dubai Internet City (DIC) community have collectively attracted $2.12 billion (AED 7.8 billion) in funding since its …
DP World gives a glimpse of the future of trade
DP World has showcased its latest drone technology, the Internet of Things, IOT, and intelligent tech solutions at its ‘Innovation Sandbox’ at Kite Beach in Dubai recently, which hosted more than 7,000 people and had over 25,000 online visits via a virtual tour.
Omantel teams up with Huawei for Smart City initiatives
The launch of the Smart City initiative is in line with the ‘Omantel 3.0’ strategy, which aims to revolutionise smart living and working digital services by enhancing security and improving business efficiencies, as well as revamping end user experiences across the many facets of the community.
The 5 technologies that will transform DP World
DP World Chairman and CEO Sultan Ahmed bin Sulayem has told tahawultech.com the technologies that he believes will be the …
CIO change agents: the art of the IT turnaround
CIOs from energy, education, technology and sanitation enterprises discuss how they changed the culture of their IT departments to pave the way for digital transformations.
ManageEngine’s ME user conference to focus on cybersecurity
ManageEngine will host its seventh Middle East User Conference in Dubai from February 27 to 28, 2017 at the Address …
Why CIOs must leverage business intelligence to drive innovation
During a closed-room roundtable discussion, hosted by Tahawul Tech and MDSap yesterday, a collection of IT heads from a range of industries – such as logistics, retail, hospitality and recruitment – came together to share their BI experiences.
DarkMatter names new head of research
The UAE-based DarkMatter has announced the acceleration of its dedicated research function, which consists of three pillars: Artificial Intelligence; Quantum …
Winning the war for AI talent
As tech giants snag all available talent, enterprises are scrambling to staff up for an AI-fueled future by partnering with universities and grooming talent from within.
Etihad, startAD partner for local innovation
Etihad Airways and startAD have signed a memorandum of understanding to develop the entrepreneurship ecosystem in the UAE through the …
Emirates NBD announces executive appointment duo
Miguel Rio Tinto has been appointed chief information officer (CIO) to lead the Group’s IT division, and Evans Munyuki has been appointed as chief digital officer (CDO) to lead the Group’s newly established Digital Office.
Cisco announces new general manager for Oman
Cisco has appointed Ali Al Lawati as general manager for Oman. In his new role, Ali Al Lawati will work …
Ajman Digital Government takes on UAE hackathon challenge
Ajman Digital Government has announced its participation in the UAE Hackathon, organised by the Telecommunications Regulatory Authority, TRA, under the theme ‘Data for Happiness’.