CIOs scouring the earth to fill technical roles are likely ignoring the “medium digital” skills required to round out their digital transformations. Here are the lesser-known digital roles CIOs should target.
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Excessive technology use to blame for child obesity in UAE, Saudi Arabia
Nine in 10 children across UAE and KSA have access to tablets, smartphones or other handheld electronic devices with screens.1 3461
Ericsson to open innovation hubs in the Middle East
Ericsson has announced plan to create new innovation hubs serving Middle East and Africa markets following the same global concept of Ericsson Garage.
Toyota to invest $2.8 billion in self-driving tech
Toyota is reportedly planning a new venture that would be investing over $2.8 billion to develop automated-driving software, according to a report by Reuters.
Omantel teams up with Huawei for Smart City initiatives
The launch of the Smart City initiative is in line with the ‘Omantel 3.0’ strategy, which aims to revolutionise smart living and working digital services by enhancing security and improving business efficiencies, as well as revamping end user experiences across the many facets of the community.
GCC firms to increase investments on digital transformation: study
Two in three large enterprises in the Arab Gulf region intend to devote at least five percent of its annual revenue to digitisation of operations, according to a Microsoft research.
Snap up $1 from its IPO price
Snap Inc has celebrated its first anniversary as a publicly traded company on Friday, however, things are not quite what they envisioned when they bought shares in the hottest tech IPO in years.
Saudi Arabia showcases drone innovations at armed forces exhibition
Saudi Arabia’s Prince Sultan Center for Defense Studies and Researchers has showcased its latest drone innovations at the Armed Forces Exhibition for Diversity of Requirements and Capabilities (AFED 2018).
UNESCO to bridge the gender gap in the digital space
The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation (UNESCO) aims to increase the visibility of women in the digital space by organising a global call for contribution, the ‘Edit-a-thon’, on International Women’s Day, on 8th March.
Crossing Dubai roads to become safer
The Dubai Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has reportedly rolled out its smart pedestrian signals in 15 new locations in the emirate.
Nomination call for Partner Excellence Awards 2018
Reseller Middle East’s Partner Excellence Awards returns once again for its ninth year to applaud and celebrate the accomplishments of …