Twitter’s CEO Jack Dorsey said on Tuesday that he saw value in the social media firm continuing to be an …
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 3458Targus signs Middle East distribution deal with Mindware
Regional IT distributor Mindware has signed a pan-Middle East contract with Targus, a global supplier of carrying cases and accessories …
Honeywell unveils inaugural Middle East industrial cybersecurity centre
Honeywell has launched its first industrial cybersecurity centre of excellence (COE) at its Middle East headquarters in Dubai. The new …
DEWA to pilot region’s first solar-driven hydrogen facility
The facility, which will be located at DEWA’s outdoor testing facilities at the Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Solar Park in Dubai, aims to test and showcase an integrated MW-scale plant to produce hydrogen using renewable energy.
Dubai to outpace “world cities” through innovative projects
Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum has launched 26 projects to be undertaken by 24 Dubai Government entities …
How a Google game console could take on Xbox, PlayStation, and Steam
It’s called “Yeti,” and it’s the code name attached to an intriguing rumour about Google’s gaming ambitions that emerged this week.
Science fiction-like scenarios now a reality: World Government Summit
Experts discussed advancements in genome editing and biotechnology, along with their implications on society and healthcare in a series of …
AI could “fundamentally disrupt markets” in MENA: reports
A PwC Middle East study has said that artificial intelligence (AI) will contribute $320 billion to the Middle East economy …
What you need to know about Narrowband-IoT
Narrowband IoT is the major wireless carriers’ play to capture a significant chunk of the burgeoning enterprise IoT marketplace, even if the standard isn’t quite ready for prime time yet. Here’s a look at the technology that’s coming to a base station near you.
Research develops algorithms to detect evasion efforts in social networks
The research team at Khalifa University led by Assistant Professor of Computing Science Dr. Talal Rahwan is providing insights into …