Instagram founders Kevin Systrom and Mike Krieger are leaving Facebook amid tensions with CEO Mark Zuckerberg over the directions of the photo-sharing app.
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 3772
Saudi Arabia wealth fund injects $1 billion into Tesla rival
Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund (PIF) has reportedly agreed to invest more than $1 billion in Lucid Motors, a budding competition for Elon Musk’s Tesla.
Dell revisits IPO after tracking stock deal pushback
Dell Technologies is reportedly exploring an initial public offering (IPO) after shelving this option earlier this year in favour of …
Security no longer an option but an imperative, says Microsoft
It’s no longer an option for businesses across the Middle East and Africa to build secure solutions that deliver value and protect customer data. It’s an imperative, according to Microsoft.
Dubai-based bank teams up with PwC to foster digital innovation
Commercial Bank of Dubai, (CBD) and PwC Middle East have signed an agreement to foster innovation in the country.
UAE pushes for digital tax refund system
The Federal Tax Authority (FTA) has invited retailers, outlets and shops registered for Value Added Tax (VAT) to register in the digital system of the Tax Refund Scheme for Tourists, which will come into effect as of the fourth quarter of this year.
Dubai attracts $21.66 billion of high-tech investments
Dubai has attracted $21.66 billion worth of foreign direct investment (FDI) in high-end technology transfers in three years.
GITEX 2018
Huawei to demonstrate the power of innovation at GITEX
Huawei will announce its AI strategy and full-stack AI solutions at the Huawei Middle East 3rd Innovation Day 2018 which will be held on the second day of GITEX.
“Digital banks will be mainstream choice in 3 years”: Mashreq digital chief
“It’s not a question of ‘if’, but ‘when.’” Sridhar Iyer, Mashreq’s head of its pureplay digital bank, Neo, is no …
Middle East energy firms a prime target for Iran-backed attacks
Intelligence-led security firm FireEye, has released information about a new cyber espionage operation primarily targeting Middle Eastern organisations in the energy sector.