Al Hilal Bank is the first Islamic bank in the world to leverage Blockchain technology for the resale and settlement of an Islamic Sukuk.
“We have the AI edge”: Huawei
With Huawei edging closer to the $100 billion revenue mark, vice president and managing director of the Middle East enterprise business group, Alaa Elshimy, tells CNME why the firm has the edge over its AI competitors, why it is not investing in Blockchain – for now – and why the United Nations could decide what machines should and shouldn’t do.
“Data is the new oil,” says UAE AI minister
Emerging technologies including artificial intelligence, blockchain and Internet of Things are going to radically change the energy industry, says UAE Minister for AI Omar bin Sultan Al Olama.
Microsoft to accelerate Oman’s digital transformation drive
Oman’s Information Technology Authority (ITA) has joined forces with Microsoft in the agency’s ongoing efforts to digitally transform the nation, that is in line with Oman Vision 2040, established by the royal directive of Sultan Qaboos bin Said Al Said.
Bahrain calls on global experts to discuss blockchain innovations
Bahrain FinTech Bay has announced the Labour Fund “Tamkeen” as a Strategic Partner for its global blockchain conference, BlockOn 2018 – Redefining Finance, taking place on 22nd November 2018.
Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange explores the crypto-asset phenomenon
Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange (ADX) has released a thought paper on infrastructure for crypto and distributed ledger environment, and financial market infrastructures (FMIs).
Veeam gears up to showcase vision for intelligent data management
Veeam Software will be hosting its annual VeeamON Forum Middle East 2018, the premier conference for intelligent data management on 14th November at MusicHall, Dubai.
DIFC Courts sheds light on how legaltech will reshape future courts
The DIFC Courts has opened the Dubai conference on court excellence and innovation, titled, “Today & Tomorrow, an international court excellence and legaltech conference.”
Nexign, Bubbletone partner to deliver blockchain solution for telcos
The new blockchain platform creates a global marketplace where operators can publish and share product information as well as buy …
Dubai examines blockchain’s benefits in customs business
Dubai Customs’ Business Innovation Department has organised a workshop for the employees on the blockchain technology in customs field.