Cybersecurity insurance should be considered the “last line of defence” and not a replacement for investment in security tools, said experts at a panel discussion this morning.
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UAE airline offers special WhatsApp service to passengers
Etihad Airways has launched a WhatsApp Business solution, allowing guests to communicate instantly with the airline via the popular messaging app.1 4812
Bahrain’s new fintech hub opens for business
Bahrain has officially launched its new fintech hub as it aims to become the Gulf region’s centre for financial technology.
Homeland security exhibition opens in Abu Dhabi
The eighth edition of the International Exhibition on National Security and Resilience (ISNR) opened today in Abu Dhabi, bringing together technology providers and government entities to showcase their latest solutions in homeland security.
Technology “vital” for UAE law enforcement, says Dubai security chief
Ex-Dubai Police chief, HE Dhahi Khalfan Tamim – who is now deputy chairman of police and public security in Dubai, was present at the exhibition, and told Tahawul Tech how vital technology is for transforming law enforcement across the globe.
UAE’s Etisalat plans $2 billion buyback
UAE-based telco Etisalat’s shares climbed after it said that it’s planning to buy back stock valued at as much as $2 billion, according to Bloomberg.
Abu Dhabi promotes culture with new digital platforms
The Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi (DCT Abu Dhabi) has launched a new digital initiative, which will …
Masdar clean tech projects help fuel UAE’s innovation vision
As the UAE marks Innovation Month in February, Abu Dhabi’s renewable energy company, Masdar, is accelerating the commercialisation of clean technologies at home and abroad.
UAE leads the world in 50 development indices
The UAE has ranked first globally in 50 indices related to many vital community, services and development sectors in the Global Competitiveness Report 2017-2018.
Abu Dhabi, Singapore boost tech developments in power and water sectors
Abu Dhabi and Singapore have signed nine Memorandum of Understanding, MoUs, in power and water sector, to facilitate development of joint projects in knowledge sharing, joint research and technology transfer in power and water sectors.
Bosch could make finding a parking space a whole lot easier
While initially it will only be available in major cities in the United States, Germany and a limited number of other Western European cities, the aim is to roll it out more widely.