The pilot programme is the first of its kind to be launched by a central bank, allowing banks in Saudi Arabia to use Ripple’s software to instantly settle payments sent into and out of the country.
Cybersecurity could lead to the downfall of MENA banking CEOs: report
https://youtu.be/Pc92YfeKzpw
Targus, Mindware ink distribution deal
Regional IT distributor Mindware has signed a pan-Middle East contract with Targus, a global supplier of carrying cases and accessories. …
Honeywell launches Dubai industrial cybersecurity centre
https://youtu.be/MTwmz859gY0
Regal secures first Middle East crypto trading license
The company will offer customers storage of Bitcoin, Ethereum and other cryptocurrencies in a vault located in DMCC headquarters in Almas Tower in Dubai.
“2 in 5” jobs could be lost to AI: Klaus Schwab
https://youtu.be/GZuzaS0Vc74
Crypto-mining malware hits US, UK government sites
https://youtu.be/-AVXdfeIZ_U
Uber settles courtroom battle with Waymo
https://youtu.be/8Wknf8He1XA
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.
Dimension Data teams up with Qhubeka for Dubai charity ride
How to thrive in the digital era
Michael Collins, senior vice president, EMEA Channels, Dell EMC, shares insights on how partners can advance in the digital age. …
HD Live Map brings Dubai one step closer to driverless future
https://youtu.be/8nTR8joHVXA
SpaceX’s Falcon Heavy rocket soars in maiden test flight
Facebook turns 14: Zuckerberg reflects on past “mistakes”