Dubai’s Department of Economic Development (DED) and Dubai Silicon Oasis Authority (DSOA) have unveiled a joint blockchain project to improve ease of doing business in the emirate and facilitate foreign direct investments.
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Cisco executive outlines Top 5 tips for mitigating the threat of device sharing
Martin Lee, EMEA Lead for Cisco Talos, outlines his 5 top tips to mitigate the ongoing threat of device sharing, … 0 1440
Dubai residents can now report cybercrimes in just seven easy steps
The Dubai Police in cooperation with the Telecommunication Regulatory Authority TRA and Dubai Electronic Security Center has launched a new platform to enable the public help the authorities fight cybercrime.
Abu Dhabi proposes regulatory framework for crypto assets
The Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM)’s Financial Services Regulatory Authority (FSRA) has recently proposed a legislative framework to bring order to the crypto asset markets in the region, including new rules governing exchanges, custodians and other intermediaries.
Saudi creates first professional eSports league
The Saudi Arabian Federation for Electronic and Intellectual Sports (SAFEIS) has announced the signing of a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the Saudi Arabian Football Federation to develop the first Electronic Saudi Professional League (ESPL).
Dubai RTA to open registrations for $5 million self-driving challenge
The Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) in Dubai has announced the opening of registration for the Dubai World Challenge for Self-Driving Transport.
Over one million children fell victim to identity fraud
A new report from Javelin Strategy & Research says that in 2017, more than 1 million children in the United States were victims of identity theft, resulting in $2.6 billion in losses.
First AI-driven security operations centre opens in Dubai
Paladion has launched the first AI-driven SOC in the Middle East to protect enterprises in the region from next-generation threats.
More news-focused tweets are coming to your Twitter timeline
Twitter has reportedly released a new feature that highlights links to news stories that are tweeted by you follow right in your Home timeline.
Blockchain among key enablers of Saudi Vision 2030: official
As part of its responsibility for the development of national cadres in the future technologies, the Saudi Arabia Ministry of Communications and Information Technology (MCIT) has recently conducted a blockchain bootcamp in collaboration with ConsenSys, the global blockchain specialist firm.
OKI Europe names new marketing manager for META
OKI Europe has announced the appointment of Natalie Sweis to the role of Regional Marketing Manager for Middle East, Turkey and Africa Region with immediate effect.