Niranj Sangal, group CEO, OMA Emirates, elaborates on the roadmap the company has undertaken to realise the digital goals of …
World’s third largest crypto firm to open offices in Dubai
Ripple, the third largest cryptocurrency in the world, is reportedly planning to open a new office in Dubai.
Why the IBM-Maersk Blockchain partnership has struggled
In October, Coindesk posted an article titled ‘IBM and Maersk struggle to sign partners to shipping Blockchain’. Journalist Ian Allison wrote, …
Revealed: Gartner’s top tech predictions for 2019
For patients with chronic illnesses in rural areas, clinician shortages can present a real health challenge. A flare-up or health …
Experts call on halal industry to embrace tech innovations
The Global Islamic Economy Summit 2018 in Dubai concluded with a call for halal industries to embrace innovative technologies in order to ensure their sustainable growth.
Blockchain to transform global Islamic finance industry: experts
The adoption of blockchain, artificial intelligence, cryptocurrencies and other advanced technologies are expected to have a positive impact on the global Islamic finance sector and create new benefits and opportunities for banks and consumers alike, according to experts at GIES 2018.
First government-backed blockchain platform in Middle East launches in Dubai
Smart Dubai and IBM has announced the launch of the Dubai Blockchain Platform, the first government-endorsed blockchain platform as-a-service in the United Arab Emirates (UAE).
Du to build the first blockchain platform as-a-service in UAE
du, from Emirates Integrated Telecommunications Company (EITC), will build the first Blockchain Platform as a Service in UAE (BPaaS) in partnership with ConsenSys.
FinTech Summit spotlights blockchain opportunities in Dubai
Blockchain will be a key focus at the 3rd annual Fintech Summit being held in Dubai on 30th October 2018 on board the Queen Elizabeth 2 at Port Rashid.
Smartphone for the blockchain era now available for pre-orders
HTC has launched the early access period for its first blockchain phone, the ‘Exodus 1’ and announced that pre-orders can be placed at www.htcexodus.com.