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Hani Nofal, VP, Intelligent Network Solutions, Security and Mobility, discusses how having the right intelligence enable organisations make effective decisions for responding to cyber incidents or attempts to attacks. https://www.tahawultech.com/news/the-pressure-for-cybersecurity-is-more-critical-than-ever-gbms-nofal/

Winners of the Emirati Startup Challenge presented their pitches to HE Omar bin Sultan Al Olama, the Minister of State for Artificial Intelligence, and a panel of judges from Zayed University. https://www.tahawultech.com/news/ai-minister-entrepreneurial-aspirations-uae-youth/

Facebook is trialling new technology on some Australian and New Zealand users which allows people to give comments an “up” or “down” vote. https://www.tahawultech.com/news/facebook-rolls-out-trial-of-dislike-button/

Thousands of people took to the streets of Moscow on Monday, throwing paper planes and protesting for authorities to unblock the popular Telegram instant messaging app.  https://www.tahawultech.com/news/russia-protestors-telegram-blocking/

Jan Koum’s plan to exit comes after clashing with the parent company over WhatApp’s strategy and Facebook’s attempts to use its personal data and weaken its encryption. https://www.tahawultech.com/news/whatsapp-cofounder-resigns-facebook/

Abu Dhabi Investment Authority (ADIA) has announced it may invest more in renewable energy, as climate change fears prompt fund managers even in the oil-rich Middle East to look beyond fossil fuels.  https://www.tahawultech.com/news/abu-dhabi-investment-renewable-energy/

As part of its participation at this year’s Gulf Information Security Expo and Conference, Tenable will showcase its latest offerings aimed at helping organisations reduce cyber risks. https://www.tahawultech.com/news/how-tenable-aims-to-help-organisations-mitigate-cyber-risks/

Ode to Dubai’ – the world’s first AI-composed song dedicated to a city – will debut at the Gulf Information Security Expo & Conference (GISEC) and Internet of Things Expo (IoTX), which is taking place on 1st to 3rd May at the Dubai World Trade Centre (DWTC) as a part of Future Technology Week. https://www.tahawultech.com/news/worlds-first-ai-composed-song-to-debut-at-gisec-and-iotx/

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. https://www.tahawultech.com/news/abu-dhabi-proposes-regulatory-framework-for-crypto-assets/

Smart Dubai has announced the launch of an online global platform to encourage the collaboration of smart city stakeholders worldwide. https://www.tahawultech.com/video/smart-dubai-global-knowledge-sharing/

Lockheed Martin CEO Marillyn Hewson The global chief executive of aerospace and advanced technologies firm Lockheed Martin has said that the UAE is one of the world’s leaders in understanding the importance of innovation, as well as ensuring its youth are equipped with STEM skills and the a... https://www.tahawultech.com/news/lockheed-martin-ceo-marillyn-hewson/

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. https://www.tahawultech.com/news/oki-europe-names-new-regional-marketing-manager-for-meta/

The Smart Dubai Global Network, which is live now, is the “largest international network” focusing on pertinent areas in the field of smart cities, including Big Data, artificial intelligence, paperless governments and Blockchain. https://www.tahawultech.com/news/smart-dubai-global-network/

InfoWatch Group will unveil its international digital technology and cybersecurity training centre in the Middle East for local government officials and business executives, as well as students from field-specific universities as part of the firm’s participation at Gulf Information Security Expo and Conference (GISEC). https://www.tahawultech.com/securityadvisorme/news/infowatch-to-unveil-cybersecurity-training-centre-for-middle-east/

Samir Abi Frem, corporate VP of IT, discusses how adopting a business intelligence solution has proved invaluable in enhancing the guest experience at Rotana Hotels. https://www.tahawultech.com/video/how-bi-helps-rotana-hotels-make-dynamic-business-decisions-in-real-time/

Emirates National Oil Company (ENOC) is reportedly planning to set up a ‘service station of the future’ at the next World Expo. https://www.tahawultech.com/news/enoc-to-set-up-service-station-of-the-future/

India has electrified all its villages 12 days ahead of a deadline set by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, said the government. https://www.tahawultech.com/news/all-indian-villages-now-have-a-power-supply-prime-minister-modi/

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). https://www.tahawultech.com/news/saudi-creates-first-professional-esports-league/

The Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) in Dubai has announced the opening of registration for the Dubai World Challenge for Self-Driving Transport. https://www.tahawultech.com/news/dubai-rta-to-open-registrations-for-5-million-self-driving-challenge/

The UAE Telecommunications Regulatory Authority (TRA) is in talks with Microsoft and Apple regarding potentially allowing VoIP services Skype and FaceTime in the UAE, according to a report by Al-Ittihad newspaper. https://www.tahawultech.com/news/uae-tra-in-talks-to-lift-skype-ban/

DP World and Virgin Hyperloop One have announced the launch of Cargo Speed, which is set to transport cargo around the world at “jet speeds, for the cost of trucking,” according to Sultan Ahmed bin Sulayem, DP World Group chairman. Speaking today at the global launch aboard the ... https://www.tahawultech.com/news/virgin-hyperloop-one-dp-world/

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. https://www.tahawultech.com/news/more-than-1m-children-fell-victim-to-identity-fraud/

Paladion has launched the first AI-driven SOC in the Middle East to protect enterprises in the region from next-generation threats. https://www.tahawultech.com/securityadvisorme/news/first-ai-driven-security-operations-centre-opens-in-dubai/

The Dubai Police have reportedly recovered over $1.9 million (AED7 million) from a gang who deceived two brothers who wanted to buy Bitcoins. https://www.tahawultech.com/news/dubai-police-apprehends-gang-behind-bitcoin-heist/

Twitter has reportedly released a new feature that highlights links to news stories that are tweeted by you follow right in your Home timeline. https://www.tahawultech.com/news/twitter-is-pushing-more-news-links-to-your-timeline/

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. https://www.tahawultech.com/news/blockchain-among-the-basic-enables-of-saudi-vision-2030-official/

The Global Privacy Enforcement Network (GPEN) has approved the Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM) a membership, making the UAE entity the first member from an Arab country to be able to build international relationships in the data protection field. https://www.tahawultech.com/securityadvisorme/news/abu-dhabi-global-market-gpen-data-protection/

Mobikon, an AI-driven consumer engagement and predictive analytics SaaS platform for the food and beverages (F&B), continues with its global expansion plans to serve more restaurants and establishments worldwide, especially in the UAE. https://www.tahawultech.com/news/mobikon-expands-middle-east-presence/

The Trump administration on Friday labeled 36 countries as inadequately protecting US intellectual property rights, keeping China on a priority watch list and adding Canada over concerns about its border controls and pharmaceutical practices, according to Reuters. https://www.tahawultech.com/news/us-adds-uae-and-saudi-to-ip-watch-list/

Abu Dhabi’s Smart Solutions and Services Authority, ADSSSA, announced the launch of the Abu Dhabi Internet domain suffixes (.abudhabi), and (.أبوظبي) for Arabic to represent the Emirate’s digital identity in the virtual world. https://www.tahawultech.com/news/abu-dhabi-business-online-internet-domain/

Natalya Kaspersky, president, InfoWatch Group The number of compromised data records worldwide, including social security numbers, bank card details, and other critical information, grew more than four-fold year over year, from 3.1 billion to 13.3 billion, according to InfoWatch’s Analytical C... https://www.tahawultech.com/securityadvisorme/news/infowatch-four-fold-increase-data-leakage/

Smart Dubai is reportedly set to host the second edition of its now-flagship “Future, Now” exhibition, which will run from 29th April to 2nd May at the Dubai Design District (d3). Photo credit: Smart Dubai During the event, Smart Dubai will showcase the emirate’s latest successes in terms of smar... https://www.tahawultech.com/news/future-now-smart-dubai-talks-up-emirates-smart-city-progress/

The Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has said that there are no plans as yet to build a Hyperloop line between Dubai and the other emirates. https://www.tahawultech.com/news/no-plans-to-build-hyperloop-route-between-dubai-and-other-emirates-yet-rta/

The Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) is reportedly planning to shift several licensing services to smart channels starting from the end of April. https://www.tahawultech.com/news/rta-licencing-services-go-online/

T-Mobile US and its German owners are advancing toward a long-awaited telecommunications deal that would value merger partner Sprint at about $24 billion, Bloomberg has reported. Under the terms being discussed, T-Mobile backer Deutsche Telekom AG would receive a 42 percent stake and 69 percent v... https://www.tahawultech.com/news/mobile-sprint-24billion-deal/

Amazon’s cloud business has surpassed analyst estimates, with revenue climbing 49 percent in the first quarter. AWS continues to be a big revenue driver and even larger profit engine for its parent company, which dominates the low-margin e-commerce market. In cloud-computing ... https://www.tahawultech.com/cnme/news/amazon-cloud-revenue-jumps-49-q1/

Yahsat CEO Masood M. Sharif Mahmood Leading UAE-based satellite operator Yahsat has entered into an agreement to acquire a majority stake in themobile satellite services operator Thuraya, also based in the UAE, subject to final pre-closing conditions being met. Theacquisition of the UAE’s first h... https://www.tahawultech.com/news/yahsat-acquire-majority-stake-thuraya/

Dubai-based startup Crowdfense has launched a $10 million bug bounty programme to acquire and further develop active cyber-defense capabilities. https://www.tahawultech.com/securityadvisorme/news/bug-bounty-dubai-start-up/

Brian Quarrie, Monami Tech CEO With 12.8 percent of the UAE reported to be actively seeking loans and the demand of corporate loans marginally rising, the concept of instant service and turnaround time is high on today’s customer wish list. Monami Tech has now made it its mission to help f... https://www.tahawultech.com/news/delay-loans-fintech-monami-tech/

Alipay, the online and mobile payment platform operated by Ant Financial Services Group, and The Dubai Mall have jointly announced that Chinese mainland visitors can now use Alipay to pay for a wide range of shopping, dining and must-see leisure attractions. https://www.tahawultech.com/resellerme/news/chinese-visitors-can-now-shop-using-alipay-in-dubai-mall/

HTC has announced the availability of the HTC Desire 12 and the HTC Desire 12 Plus smartphones in the UAE. https://www.tahawultech.com/resellerme/hardware/htc-12-and-12-hit-uae-shelves/

Members of the Dubai Business Women Council, in cooperation with the American University in Dubai, has recently hosted a workshop focused on blockchain and cryptocurrencies. https://www.tahawultech.com/news/dubai-businesswomen-explore-benefits-of-blockchain/

As Smart Cities become a priority in the UAE government’s agenda, the American University of Sharjah has announced a new educational course focused on developing projects in this field. https://www.tahawultech.com/news/american-univesity-sharjah-smart-city-ai-uae/

The European Union is targeting $24.4 billion of investment in artificial intelligence by 2020. https://www.tahawultech.com/news/eu-calls-for-increased-investments-in-ai/

Blockchain adoption continues to grow across industries world-wide with total spending on blockchain solutions set to grow to $9.7 billion in 2021, according to IDC. https://www.tahawultech.com/news/blockchain-startups-to-attract-3-billion-in-investments/

Members of the Federal National Council has reportedly called for stricter regulations of social media platforms. https://www.tahawultech.com/news/uae-social-media-influences-must-be-regulated-to-fight-misinformation/

Fujitsu has announced the successful implementation of an upgrade to the SAP HANA platform for Al Khaleej Sugar, a port-based sugar refinery located in Dubai, helping the company to achieve higher levels of operational efficiency and productivity with reduced downtime. https://www.tahawultech.com/news/fujitsu-upgrades-sap-hana-for-al-khaleej-sugar/

Intersec Saudi Arabia 2018 covers the key product groups of Commercial Security, Information Security, Perimeter & Physical Security, Homeland Security& Policing, Fire & Rescue, and Safety & Health. https://www.tahawultech.com/news/saudi-arabia-highlights-6-billion-security-and-safety-market/

Regional value-added IT distributor SNB Middle East has recently held a seminar in cooperation with SNB’s key vendors to discuss the growing importance of security solutions in the region. https://www.tahawultech.com/resellerme/channel/snb-middle-east-spotlights-importance-of-security-at-partner-event/

The initiative has been developed by an integrated organisation that will enable greater foreign direct investment, FDI, in the e-commerce sector to flourish in Dubai. https://www.tahawultech.com/cnme/news/dubai-unveils-new-regulations-to-accelerate-e-commerce-industry/

“New approaches to learning, from mixed-reality solutions to hands-on lesson plans, provide students with the rich, immersive, collaborative experiences they need to ignite their innate curiosity and creativity,” said Ahmed Ameen Ashour, Education Director, Microsoft Gulf. https://www.tahawultech.com/news/the-role-of-technology-in-the-classroom-is-changing-dramatically-microsoft/

Oman is highlighting how new technologies will play a central and critical role in the country’s future and the development of the economy and social fabric of society at the ongoing Comex Technology Week. https://www.tahawultech.com/news/oman-ai-iot-comex-technology-week/

The UAE Space Agency is vital in promoting the nation’s stature as an advanced country in the area of space science, according to Dr. Ahmad bin Abdullah Humaid Belhoul Al Falasi, Minister of State for Higher Education and Advanced Skills and Chairman of the agency. https://www.tahawultech.com/news/uae-space-agency-future-national-sector-projects/

The Smart City University, a blockchain-powered decentralised learning platform developed by the Smart Dubai Office to support the development of digital skills, has launched a new initiative to help individuals chart their careers in the economy of the future. https://www.tahawultech.com/news/blockchain-powered-platform-to-boost-digital-skills-in-dubai/

Chris Powell, CMO, Commvault Backup, recovery and archive specialist Commvault today showcased the advantages of its HyperScale technology at its first Middle East Connections (Live) event at the Ritz Carlton Hotel in Jumeriah Beach Residence, Dubai. The event brought together industry experts,... https://www.tahawultech.com/news/commvault-backup-hybrid-recovery/

Citrix has announced an overhaul of its existing channel programme and introduced Citrix Ultimate Rewards. The programme is designed to make Citrix a better partner by simplifying the process and streamlining the incentives. https://www.tahawultech.com/resellerme/news/citrix-streamlines-partner-programme-incentives/

Experts will deliberate on how partners can overcome pertinent issues such as evolving their businesses to the digital age, credit issues and effect on market, understanding implementation of VAT, counterfeit goods and other market challenges. https://www.tahawultech.com/resellerme/channel/margin-builder-forum-overcome-market-challenges-and-emerge-profitable/

Commvault has hosted its Connections (Live) conference in Dubai, where the backup and disaster recovery specialist put the spotlight on its Hyperscale solution. https://www.tahawultech.com/cnme/video/commvault-backup-recovery-hyperscale/

Dr. Ernesto Damiani explores leveraging artificial intelligence (AI) to enhance network security and ongoing work at Khalifa University to remove obstacles in the way of AI police for cybersecurity. The ongoing evolution of telecommunications infrastructures towards future networks and 5G (i.e.,... https://www.tahawultech.com/news/how-ai-can-enhance-network-security/

With 85 percent of UAE CIOs ranking cloud as their top investment priority to 2020, managing multiple clouds will be the foundation for business success, industry experts revealed recently. https://www.tahawultech.com/cnme/news/uae-cios-rank-cloud-as-a-top-investment-priority/

According to a recent survey conducted by DarkMatter, 48 percent of polled respondents are very concerned with the possible loss of their data from cyber incidents, compared to 18 percent who are not. https://www.tahawultech.com/news/the-digital-tech-tension-is-alive-and-well-darkmatter/

Sharjah Economic Development Department, SEDD, confirmed that it has successfully completed the electronic linking project with the Ministry of Economy in the National Economic Registry project, according to WAM. https://www.tahawultech.com/news/sharjah-completes-e-linking-with-ministry-of-economy/

A leader in the regional value-added distribution space, Redington Value has signed a Middle East and Africa distribution agreement with PTC, a renowned global Internet of Things (IoT) solutions provider. https://www.tahawultech.com/resellerme/channel/redington-value-to-unlock-iot-opportunities-in-mea-with-new-partnership/

Visa has recently shared the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC)-related findings of its comprehensive look at global travel and tourism trends at the Arabian Travel Market 2018. Visa’s Global Travel Intentions (GTI) Study highlights various parts of the travelers’ journey and found that 97 percent of... https://www.tahawultech.com/news/gcc-travelers-rely-on-online-sources-at-every-stage-of-journey/

Dubai-based ride hailing firm Careem was hit by a cyber-attack that compromised the data of 14 million users, the company said on Monday. https://www.tahawultech.com/securityadvisorme/news/dubai-based-careem-hit-by-major-cyber-attack/

Telco business is becoming supersaturated. Since variety of offers is on the rise, customers become increasingly demanding. About two-thirds of the world’s population is now using mobile devices. Data is exploding, networks are increasing in size and complexity, but revenue for... https://www.tahawultech.com/news/analytics-to-power-telcos-of-the-future-sas/

SIEM specialist Exabeam has chosen Exclusive Networks to accelerate its market impact in the Middle East enterprise sector. The move supports Exabeam’s 100% channel model, which is focused on recruiting “specialist partners, market-shaping VARs and international SIs”. Exabeam’s solutions aim to d... https://www.tahawultech.com/news/exabeam-siem-exclusive-networks/

Cisco has announced that it is converging the Cisco Spark and Webex platforms to enhance the team collaboration application, enabling companies to conduct real-time, “video first” meetings. https://www.tahawultech.com/news/cisco-webex-video-confernencing/

Speaking at the HPE Reimagine 2018 conference today in Dubai, du deputy CEO Farid Faraidooni highlighted the challenges that the UAE-based telco and other providers were facing in trying to keep pace with the speed of digital transformation in the Middle East.  https://www.tahawultech.com/news/72678/

Carbon Black has announced its participation at the Gulf Information Security Expo & Conference (GISEC 2018) for the fourth consecutive year, which will be held at the Dubai World Trade Centre from 1st to 3rd of May 2018 in conjunction with IoTx, under the umbrella of The Future of Technology Week. https://www.tahawultech.com/securityadvisorme/news/carbon-black-to-highlight-predictive-security-at-gisec/

Worldwide IT spending is projected to total $3.7 trillion in 2018, an increase of 6.2 percent from 2017, according to the latest forecast by Gartner. https://www.tahawultech.com/news/global-it-spending-forecasted-at-3-7-trillion-report/

Hyperloop connections could reduce travel times between Dubai International Airport (DXB) and Al Maktoum International Airport (DWC) by around 34 minutes at some stage in the future, according to expert panelists speaking on Arabian Travel Market’s Global Stage. https://www.tahawultech.com/news/hyperloop-could-move-passengers-between-dubai-airports-in-minutes/

The phrase ‘digital transformation’ is everywhere today and according to Erica Langhi, solution architect at Red Hat, it’s not going away any time soon. We examine why seamless integration between legacy systems and new applications and infrastructure is key for successful digital transformation, and how the often-overlooked middle child of the software family – integration middleware – can bridge the gap to the connected enterprise https://www.tahawultech.com/insight/how-middleware-can-bridge-the-gaps-in-digital-transformation/

Iran’s central bank has banned the country’s banks from dealing in cryptocurrencies, including Bitcoin, over money-laundering concerns, the state news agency IRNA reported. https://www.tahawultech.com/news/iran-halts-banks-from-trading-cryptocurrencies/

The National Media Council, NMC, and Facebook have teamed to pool their respective resources in an effort to combat the proliferation of false news. https://www.tahawultech.com/news/national-media-council-joins-facebook-in-fight-against-fake-news/

The Dubai Future Foundation’s new think tank the Mohammed Bin Rashid Center for Accelerated Research has received the results of its first funding programme this week, the Space Settlement Challenge. https://www.tahawultech.com/news/uae-space-settlement-challenge-receives-over-200-global-entries/

FinTech Hive at DIFC has announced that its upcoming programme will expand its themes to include insurance, Islamic finance, and regulatory technology services. https://www.tahawultech.com/news/fintech-hive-programme-now-includes-islamic-finance/

Etihad Airways has introduced Humanoid Robot Sophia to the UAE as its spokesperson for the future of innovation and technology in aviation at ATM. https://www.tahawultech.com/news/robots-and-humans-can-make-travel-experiences-more-efficient-sophia/

The annual cost of damages caused by cybercrimes is expected to reach $6 trillion by 2021, according to a recent industry report. https://www.tahawultech.com/securityadvisorme/news/four-billion-people-will-be-at-risk-to-cyber-attacks-by-2020-report/

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The Saudi Federation for Cyber Security, Programming and Drones signed a memorandum of understanding with Kaspersky Lab in an effort by the Federation to further strengthen infrastructure security. https://www.tahawultech.com/news/kaspersky-lab-to-help-strengthen-saudi-arabias-security-infrastructure/

Dubai SME, the agency of the Department of Economic Development (DED) in Dubai mandated to develop the small and medium enterprise (SME) sector, is set to extend its support as Dubai Government Partner to the 4th edition of the Arab Women in Leadership & Business Summit. https://www.tahawultech.com/news/steminism-on-spotlight-at-womens-forum-in-dubai/

Saudi Arabian security forces had reportedly shot down a recreational drone in the capital on Saturday after online videos showing gunfire in a neighbourhood where royal palaces are located. https://www.tahawultech.com/news/saudi-arabia-security-forces-shoot-down-toy-drone-near-royal-palace/

UAE-based telco Etisalat has recently been named as the region’s most valuable brand in Brand Finance’s list of the Middle East’s top 50 brands for 2018. https://www.tahawultech.com/news/etisalat-tops-regions-most-valuable-brands/

Virtual Vision (V2), has officially opened services for V2 Public Cloud – a public cloud offering based in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) initiated in partnership with CloudSigma and Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE). https://www.tahawultech.com/news/v2-public-cloud-offering-goes-live-in-saudi-arabia/

Saudi Arabia finance Minister Mohammed al-Jadaan has recently highlighted that the Kingdom is determined to make significant investments in diversifying its economy. https://www.tahawultech.com/news/saudi-arabia-committed-significant-investments-technology/

Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella has recently visited the headquarters of the Emirate’s Smart Solutions and Services Authority (ADSSSA). https://www.tahawultech.com/news/microsoft-satya-nadella-abu-dhabi/

With millennials accounting for over a quarter of GCC’s population it is estimated that UAE residents in this age group will generate $40,000 average annual gross income by 2019 with almost half of them book travel through mobile devices. https://www.tahawultech.com/news/gcc-millennials-prefer-to-use-travel-apps-when-planning-trips-report/

Voicera, an artificial intelligence and productivity solutions company has reportedly acquired Wrappup, which leverages AI technology to power predictive highlights during meetings, and has seen strong user-adoption globally. https://www.tahawultech.com/news/dubai-based-startup-bought-by-silicon-valley-firm-voicera/

Saeed Mohammed Al Tayer, during his keynote speech, noted that DEWA organises the annual workshop to review and update its strategy, which is aligned with the vision and directives of Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, to anticipate the future, innovate technologies, and employ them to achieve the best results. https://www.tahawultech.com/news/dewa-updates-strategies-uae-vision-2021/

“You’re only shooting yourself in the foot when you cater to the geopolitical noise and start refusing to promote material on false pretences – contrary to the interests of your own business,” says Eugene Kaspersky in his letter. https://www.tahawultech.com/securityadvisorme/news/kaspersky-lab-twitter-ban/

Apple has revealed a component failure in a limited number of MacBook Pros has caused built-in battery to expand, and has said it will offer worldwide free replacement for such batteries. https://www.tahawultech.com/news/apple-macbook-pro-battery/

Facebook is set to move more than 1.5 billion users out of reach of a new European privacy law, which would allow regulators to fine companies for data breaches. https://www.tahawultech.com/news/72606/

The United Nations’ aviation agency is said to be developing a global registry, which could help track the number of incidents involving drones and jets. https://www.tahawultech.com/news/united-nations-drone-registry/

Lego’s education arm just announced two new robotic kits that can be used in the First Lego League series of robotics competitions, the Mission Moon and Into Orbit sets were designed in partnership with astronauts and space experts to celebrate the 20th anniversary of the Lego league itself. https://www.tahawultech.com/lifestyle/prepare-for-lift-offs-lego-release-space-themed-sets/

The new partnership is line with the telco’s efforts to boost the Kingdom’s Vision 2030, this collaboration will open new technology avenues by bringing Blockchain technology to empower various industry verticals across Saudi Arabia. https://www.tahawultech.com/news/stc-to-help-accelerate-saudi-vision-2030-with-blockchain-deal/

Dubai’s Department of Tourism and Commerce Marketing has launched Tourism 2.0 – a blockchain-enabled marketplace that connects potential buyers directly to hotels and tour operators. https://www.tahawultech.com/video/blockchain-set-to-boost-dubais-2020-tourism-vision/

IT managers lack visibility to about 45 percent of their organisation’s network traffic, creating significant security challenges. In fact, nearly a quarter of them are blind to as much as 70 percent of their network traffic. https://www.tahawultech.com/securityadvisorme/networking/dirty-secrets-of-network-firewalls-uncovered/

The technology sector, particularly the software sector saw the most number of with 12.3 percent of professionals leaving their companies, according to a recent analysis by LinkedIn. https://www.tahawultech.com/news/mena-software-industry-sees-highest-talent-turnover-rates-report/

Ingram Micro has announced it has signed a distribution agreement with global Cyber Security leader, Forcepoint. https://www.tahawultech.com/resellerme/news/ingram-micro-distribution-forcepoint-middle-east/

The Telecommunications Regulatory Authority (TRA) has revealed that the number of data systems provided in cooperation with the Federal Competitiveness and Statistics Authority and other government entities on bayanat.ae has reached more than 500 systems, covering various educational, health, environment and other fields. https://www.tahawultech.com/news/uae-integrates-over-500-government-digital-systems/

Dubai Land Department (DLD) has announced that it will be using Artificial Intelligence (AI) to verify ‘Ejari’ contracts. https://www.tahawultech.com/news/artificial-intelligence-tech-to-help-verify-ejari-contracts-in-dubai/

A robot in Singapore has reportedly achieved something humans have never done – assemble an IKEA furniture without having a meltdown. https://www.tahawultech.com/lifestyle/robot-assembles-ikea-furniture/

“Qualcomm is conducting a reduction of our full-time and temporary workforce,” a company spokesperson who declined to be identifies said, without disclosing the exact numbers of job cuts. https://www.tahawultech.com/news/qualcomm-announces-job-cuts/

Hoda Mansour, MD, SAP Egypt SAP has announced a new investment plan which hopes to catalyse Egypt Vision 2030’s nationwide digitisation, and support economic, social, and environmental transformation, according to the firm’s newly-appointed managing director for the country. “Our Egypt growth pla... https://www.tahawultech.com/cnme/news/sap-launches-egyptian-investment-plan/

Mimecast Limited has announced the availability of its quarterly Email Security Risk Assessment (ESRA), a report of tests that measure the effectiveness of incumbent email security systems. This quarter’s assessment reports that these systems missed 11,653 emails containing known malware, which s... https://www.tahawultech.com/securityadvisorme/news/legacy-email-security-systems-are-failing-reveals-report/

Dubai’s Department of Tourism and Commerce Marketing (DTCM) has launched Tourism 2.0, a blockchain-enabled marketplace that connects potential buyers directly to hotels and tour operators. https://www.tahawultech.com/news/tourism-blockchain-marketplace-dubai/

Kuwait’s Ministry of the Interior has reportedly announced plans to digitize the renewal of residence visa for expatriates from the beginning of 2019. https://www.tahawultech.com/news/kuwait-to-begin-electronic-visa-renewal-next-year-report/

Hyperloop Transportation Technologies (HyperloopTT) has signed an agreement with Aldar Properties, which will allow HyperloopTT to start construction of a Hyperloop system as well as HyperloopTT’s XO Square Innovation Center, and a Hyperloop Visitor Center. https://www.tahawultech.com/news/abu-dhabis-aldar/

With technology evolving and as number of connected devices continue to grow; the consumer landscape is becoming more matured. iLife Digital Technology and Lulu Middle East have strengthened its partnership to harness the opportunities in the growing consumer electronics market. https://www.tahawultech.com/resellerme/hardware/lulu-ilife-expand-partnership/

TIA’s Smart Buildings Program seeks to redefine intelligent buildings to ensure proper interoperation and future proofing of communications, IoT platforms and building management systems. https://www.tahawultech.com/news/dubai-smart-cities-smart-buildings-bicsi/

Consumer electronics giant Panasonic celebrated its 100-year anniversary today at Le Meridien Hotel in Dubai with a pledge to enhance its B2B offerings to the GCC market. The Japanese firm expressed satisfaction with its current ability to serve the Middle East market, and said that it was proud... https://www.tahawultech.com/cnme/news/panasonic-middle-east-b2b/

The Department of Economic Development (DED) as part of its participation in the 10X initiative has announced the ‘Dubai 3i’ project. https://www.tahawultech.com/news/ai-big-data-to-bring-new-opportunities-to-dubais-industrial-sector/

Now considered essential to driving profits, digital transformations are shifting from platform-first strategies to initiatives that leverage emerging technologies in service of clear customer and operational goals. https://www.tahawultech.com/video/six-hot-digital-transformation-trends/

Virgin Hyperloop One executives together with Saudi Arabia Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz has unveiled the Vision 2030 Hyperloop Pod. https://www.tahawultech.com/news/virgin-hyperloop-one-unveils-vision-2030-pod/

Speaking exclusively to Tahawul Tech on the sidelines of the event, BICSI president Jeff Beavers – who is based in the United States, praised the UAE’s “progressive and collaborative” attitude towards creating smart communities within the wider smart city vision. https://www.tahawultech.com/news/dubai-model-smart-city-bicsi/

Fortinet has announced at its Middle East partner conference, Partner Sync, the winners of its 2017 Partner of the Year Awards. https://www.tahawultech.com/resellerme/channel/fortinet-awards-middle-east-partners-achievements/

The Emirates Red Crescent, ERC, has launched a project to collect donations through smart applications at the Marina Mall in Abu Dhabi, as part of its Year of Zayed initiatives. https://www.tahawultech.com/news/uae-charity-unveils-smart-app-for-collecting-donations/