Organisations in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region are facing immense challenges brought by evolving cyber threats that are moving beyond attacks such as phishing, denial-of-service, and credential compromise.
Education, Government
Preparing young Emiratis in AI is vital for UAE’s future, says minister
Omar Sultan Al Olama, UAE’s Minister of State for Artificial Intelligence, member of the Board of Trustees of Dubai Future Foundation and deputy managing Director, has revealed a new initiative that aims to equip the next generation of Emiratis with leadership skills.0 3670
Dubai digital bank Liv introduces new AI-powered chatbot
Liv., the lifestyle digital bank by Emirates NBD, has partnered with US-based Kasisto, the creators of the KAI Banking AI platform for finance to introduce Olivia, Liv.’s conversational AI-based chatbot.
Smart city investments to reach $2.3 billion in MEA region
Investments in technologies enabling smart cities in the Middle East and Africa (MEA) region is expected to hit the $2.30-billion mark by 2021, according to the latest study by IDC.
Abu Dhabi authority teams up with HPE to boost digital transformation
Abu Dhabi Smart Solutions and Services Authority (ADSSSA) has partnered with Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE) to accelerate the Abu Dhabi Government’s digital transformation efforts.
Microsoft gears up for the first “Ignite” tour in Dubai
Microsoft has announced that its global annual technology conference “Microsoft Ignite | The Tour” is all set to pave its path in Dubai on March 27-28, for the very first time.
Pure Storage unveils NVIDIA-powered solutions for AI systems
Pure Storage has announced a complete portfolio of solutions for any AI initiative, from early inception to large-scale production.
Global data analytics firm invests $1 billion in AI
SAS has announced that it will invest $1 billion in AI over the next three years through software innovation, education, expert services and more.
Dubai Police nabs 300 suspects with AI-powered cameras
The Dubai Police has reportedly made over 300 arrests in Dubai last month with the help of AI-powered CCTV cameras.
Ericsson, UNESCO to empower youth with AI skills
Ericsson and UNESCO have announced a new partnership aimed at educating and empowering the next generation with digital skills.
Demand for tech-savvy professionals are on the rise: Careers UAE
The demand for digital and tech-savvy recruits are on the rise across the UAE as the country evolves into a test bed for global development of artificial intelligence (AI).