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Football fans fall prey to World Cup phishing scams

Kaspersky Lab experts have identified phishing emails from fraudsters offering users the chance to snap up much sought after ‘guest’ tickets to the 2018 FIFA World Cup – but at a higher price than fans bargained for. https://www.tahawultech.com/news/football-fans-fall-prey-to-world-cup-phishing-scams/

UAE delegation visits the Canadian Space Agency

Sheikh Abdullah Bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, has visited the headquarters of “Element AI”, a Canadian artificial intelligence company, WAM reported. https://www.tahawultech.com/news/uae-delegation-visits-the-canadian-space-agency/

Huawei prepares Bahrain firms for 5G

Huawei has hosted a series of workshops gathering a lineup of industry leaders and experts in Bahrain. Held under the theme, “Empowered by Innovation, 5G is now,” the workshops were organised in partnership with local carriers and regulator. https://www.tahawultech.com/news/huawei-prepares-bahrain-firms-for-5g/

KPMG, Google combine expertise to empower digital experiences

KPMG International has announced an alliance with Google aimed at enabling organisations transform their business and operating models with secure cloud computing, machine learning (ML), enterprise mobility and advanced analytics technologies.  https://www.tahawultech.com/news/kpmg-google-organisations-transform-digital-experiences/

Uber European rival raises $175 million in funding

Estonia’s Taxify has reportedly raised $175 million in funding from a group led by German automaker Daimler, which will enable the firm to step up its fight against global rival Uber across Europe and Africa, Reuters reported. https://www.tahawultech.com/news/uber-european-rival-raises-175-million-in-funding/

Saudi Arabia reviews plans to boost government systems with tech

Saudi Crown Prince Crown Prince, Vice President of the Council of Ministers and Chairman of the Council for Economic Affairs and Development Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz has recently chaired a meeting of the Council of Economic Affairs and Development focused on plans to enhance the traffic systems and integrating technology to boost government resources. https://www.tahawultech.com/news/saudi-arabia-reviews-plans-boost-government-systems-tech/

Japanese phone scam targets UAE residents

Security experts have reportedly said that UAE residents are being targeted by scammers using phone calls that could land victims with huge bills. Coined as the Wangiri scam, the telephone con that has hit other nations in recent years. Wangiri translates to ‘one ring and cut’ in Japan from whe... https://www.tahawultech.com/news/japanese-phone-scam-targets-uae-residents/

UAE's Al Yah 3 satellite ready to launch commercial services: Yahsat

Yahsat has announced that its third satellite Al Yah 3, located at 20 °W successfully completed its in-orbit testing, and is ready to support the launch of commercial services. https://www.tahawultech.com/news/uaes-al-yah-3-satellite-ready-to-launch-commercial-services-yahsat/

Dubai to eliminate global trading system complexities with blockchain

Dubai Chamber of Commerce and Industry (DCCI), in partnership with the Dubai Future Foundation (DFF), has developed the Digital Silk Road project. https://www.tahawultech.com/news/dubai-to-eliminate-global-trading-system-complexities-with-blockchain/

Egyptian court orders temporary suspension of YouTube

Egypt’s top administrative court has reportedly ordered authorities to block video-sharing website YouTube for a month over a film denigrating Islam’s prophet Muhammad. https://www.tahawultech.com/news/egyptian-court-orders-temporary-suspension-of-youtube/

UAE smartphone users need more data storage space: study

Storage appears to be a real problem for many smartphone users in the United Arab Emirates, with 41 per cent running out of space at least once a month and 55 per cent running out of space at least every three months, according to a UAE-wide independent consumer research conducted by YouGov, on behalf of Western Digital Corporation (WDC). https://www.tahawultech.com/news/uae-smartphone-users-need-more-data-storage-space-study/

Saudi Arabia mulls facial recognition tech at airports

Saudi Arabia’s General Directorate of Passports has introduced eye-scan and facial recognition technology to keep track of visitors and residents. https://www.tahawultech.com/news/saudi-arabia-mulls-facial-recognition-tech-at-airports/

DEWA to develop sustainable solutions with startups

The Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) has recently signed partnerships with three start-ups to work with them in the 4th Dubai Future Accelerators Programme. https://www.tahawultech.com/news/dewa-to-develop-sustainable-solutions-with-startups/

Dell EMC pledges to enable Lebanese firms meet the pace of digital change

Dell EMC has recently hosted its Digital Transformation Conference 2018 at the Four Seasons Hotel in Beirut, Lebanon. https://www.tahawultech.com/news/dell-emc-pledges-to-enable-lebanese-firms-meet-the-pace-of-digital-change/

UAE-based bank rolls out region's first digital kiosk

Emirates NBD has partnered with Diebold Nixdorf to soon launch Emirates NBD EasyHub, the region’s first integrated digital kiosk that will allow customers to sign up for new products and access a variety of teller services, functioning like a mini-branch that is open beyond normal banking hours and all days of the week. https://www.tahawultech.com/news/uae-based-bank-rolls-out-regions-first-digital-kiosk/

RTA tops Smart Dubai's data compliance report

Smart Dubai has discussed the first report on government entities’ compliance with the Dubai Data Policies during the past year, at its 15th Board meeting. The meeting was held to discuss the progress of Smart Dubai’s strategic initiatives. https://www.tahawultech.com/news/rta-tops-smart-dubais-data-compliance-report/

Data breaches cost businesses in Middle East region $1 million: study

According to new research from Kaspersky Lab, safeguarding data is continuing to present new challenges for businesses, with the most expensive cybersecurity incidents over the last 12 months related to data protection. https://www.tahawultech.com/news/data-breaches-cost-businesses-in-middle-east-region-1-million-study/

Saudi's high-speed train on track to begin operations soon

The railway will be able to carry 60 million passengers a year by the time it is fully operational at the beginning of 2019, Al-Amoudi said. https://www.tahawultech.com/news/saudis-high-speed-train-on-track-to-begin-operations-soon/

Uber in talks to resume service in Abu Dhabi

Mohamed Darwish Al Qamzi, General Manager of The Center for Regulation of Transport by Hire Cars (Transad), told reporters he was confident Uber would resume services. https://www.tahawultech.com/news/uber-in-talks-to-resume-service-in-abu-dhabi/

Over 200 UAE entities now digitally linked with Abu Dhabi Municipality

Abu Dhabi City Municipality (ADM) has completed the e-link project with Abu Dhabi Judicial Department under which official transactions will be based on a centralised digital system for both parties.  https://www.tahawultech.com/news/abu-dhabi-municipality-digital-link/

Gemalto teams up with Qualcomm Technologies to drive eSIM innovation

The partnership is set to pave the way for iSIM commercialisation on a growing range of PCs, laptops and tablets, and will support the integration of Gemalto’s eSIM technology. https://www.tahawultech.com/news/gemalto-qualcomm-technologies-esim/

"Disability will be overcome through tech innovation," says bionic man

Speaking at a lecture in Abu Dhabi yesterday, the indomitable Hugh Herr, a professor at MIT, refused to view his body as “broken” after he suffered severe frostbite on a climbing trip in New Hampshire, reckoning that technology might be broken but a human being can never “break”. https://www.tahawultech.com/news/disability-will-be-overcome-through-tech-innovation-says-bionic-man/

Surface Book 2: Back in the game

Microsoft’s Surface Book 2 Microsoft’s follow-up to the original Surface Book is a new heavyweight in the high-end laptop space, but comes at a price. The 13.5-inch version is priced at $1,199, and features an Intel Core i5 processor with 8GB or 16GB of RAM. The 15-inch version packs an 8... https://www.tahawultech.com/cnme/reviews/surface-book-2-back-in-the-game/

Tech titans top world's most valuable brands list

Technology brands have once again dominated in the Top 100 Most Valuable Global Brands ranking, accounting for over 50 percent of the top 100 and eight out of the top ten companies. https://www.tahawultech.com/news/tech-titans-valuable-global-brands/

Abu Dhabi to improve capital markets with blockchain deal

Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange (ADX) has recently signed a partnership agreement with London-based fintech firm Equichain with aims to bring efficiencies to capital markets. https://www.tahawultech.com/news/abu-dhabi-to-improve-capital-markets-with-blockchain-deal/

Six amazing present day cyborg tech in action

Currently, cyborg tech is most useful as support for people who live with a disability. Cyborg tech can replace missing limbs, damaged organs, and limited senses. https://www.tahawultech.com/insight/six-amazing-present-day-cyborg-tech-in-action/

Sheikh Mohammed to UAE scientists: "never settle...continue with the quest for knowledge"

Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum has recently hosted a gathering with members of the Emirates Scientists Council, the Mohammed bin Rashid Academy of Scientists, and various researchers at Za’abeel Palace. https://www.tahawultech.com/news/sheikh-mohammed-to-uae-scientists-never-settle-continue-with-the-quest-for-knowledge/

Online sites "most common tool for hiring talents in UAE": study

The Bayt.com ‘Middle East and North Africa Hiring Practices’ survey, conducted amongst recruiters and employed professionals in the UAE, revealed a variety of insights about the evolving hiring landscape and how recruitment practices have changed in the digital era. https://www.tahawultech.com/news/online-sites-most-common-tool-for-hiring-talents-in-uae-study/

Dubai commuters can now top up Nol cards via Apple, Samsung Pay

RTA’s Rail Agency announced the completion of a six months’ series of enhancement initiatives aimed to increase the happiness of Dubai Metro commuters. https://www.tahawultech.com/news/dubai-commuters-can-now-top-up-nol-cards-via-apple-samsung-pay/

VAT, job insecurity hit Gulf mobile phone market

Overall mobile shipments in the GCC region totaled 5.9 million units in Q1 2018, which is down by 9.9 percent as compared to the same period last year, according to the latest data from IDC. https://www.tahawultech.com/news/vat-job-insecurity-hit-gulf-mobile-phone-market/

Abu Dhabi issues region's first AI control policy for healthcare

All healthcare providers, drug producers, researchers and insurers must now comply with the regulations set out by the capital. https://www.tahawultech.com/news/abu-dhabi-issues-regions-first-ai-control-policy-for-healthcare/

Smart real estate system lets Dubai landlords trade "anywhere, at anytime"

As part of its contribution towards the Dubai 10X initiative, the DLD has introduced the Real Estate Self Transaction “REST” – a platform for conducting real estate trading and transactions with multiple parties, anywhere and anytime. https://www.tahawultech.com/news/dubai-land-department-virtual-estate/

Why strategic partnerships are instrumental in being cyber-resilient

Abhijit Mahadik, director, Infra and Cyber Security, Raqmiyat, on why being cyber-resilient is not only about having latest security technologies but also about strategic partnerships and enablement. How can technologies like artificial intelligence and machine learning help CISOs bridge gaps in... https://www.tahawultech.com/news/why-strategic-partnerships-are-instrumental-in-being-cyber-resilient/

Careem's Magnus Olsson on driving the Middle East's only tech unicorn

Careem co-founder Magnus Olsson has revealed that he sees the region’s homegrown ride-hailing service as playing a “crucial role in contributing to the changes in Saudi Arabia,” with particular focus on empowering female drivers – or “captinahs” – from June onwards. https://www.tahawultech.com/cnme/features/careem-magnus-olsson-tech-unicorn/

Physics degree holders will be at the helm of the UAE’s space endeavours

Earlier this month, the American University of Sharjah has announced that it will be offering a Bachelor of Science degree in Physics. The move supports the rising interest in the UAE and region in physics-based initiatives, such as the ambitious space programme and the UAE Mars Mission. https://www.tahawultech.com/news/physics-degree-holders-will-be-at-the-helm-of-the-uaes-space-endeavours/

Mimecast appoints Jeff Ogden as general manager for Middle East

In his new role, Ogden will oversee the company’s UAE operations and growth in the region, and will be responsible for educating organisations about evolving cyberattacks and how to build a cyber resilience strategy for email. https://www.tahawultech.com/news/mimecast-jeff-ogden-middle-east/

UAE students can now take up a degree in physics

The American University of Sharjah (AUS) is reportedly launching a Bachelor of Science degree in Physics in the forthcoming fall semester. https://www.tahawultech.com/news/uae-students-can-now-take-up-a-degree-in-physics/

Abu Dhabi's Gulf Capital to invest $350m in the "new oil"

In addition to fintech, other sectors Gulf Capital is increasingly targeting include renewable energy, technology, consumer and business services and defensive sectors offering high growth rates, he said. https://www.tahawultech.com/news/abu-dhabi-gulf-capital-investment/

"The tech industry has to step up," says Microsoft CEO

Speaking on the sidelines of the VivaTech conference in Paris last week at a “Tech for Good” event, Nadella said he believes there is a “tremendous responsibility” on tech firms to scale, recognise and act upon with regards to data protection. https://www.tahawultech.com/news/the-tech-industry-has-to-step-up-says-microsoft-ceo/

You can now travel through Dubai in an eco-friendly Tesla with Careem

Available to book now, customers can opt for an electric vehicle when they are booking a scheduled journey anywhere in Dubai. https://www.tahawultech.com/news/dubai-careem-tesla/

Dubai offers higher quality of life than New York, London

However, Dubai is the most expensive city to surf the Internet, according to a Deustche Bank report. https://www.tahawultech.com/news/dubai-offers-higher-quality-of-life-than-new-york-london/

Abu Dhabi calls on fintech innovators to compete in annual challenge

UAE-based institutions will begin by collaborating with ADGM to identify a specific business problem that can be resolved through the use of financial technology. https://www.tahawultech.com/news/abu-dhabi-calls-on-fintech-innovators-to-compete-in-annual-challenge/

Careem launches Ramadan initiative to deliver food to UAE food banks

Under the special sponsorship agreement, UAE residents can order a “Food Bank” delivery car type via the Careem app for free. The food will be delivered to one of the 80 food bank community fridges distributed in residential areas and mosques. The fridges are available for the public to donate packaged and canned food under safety measures supervised by Dubai Municipality. https://www.tahawultech.com/news/careem-launches-ramadan-initiative-to-deliver-food-to-uae-food-banks/

Are we ready for cyborg technologies?

The term cyborg became popular after the release of the movie The Terminator in 1984. “The 600-series had rubber skin. We spotted them easy, but these are new. They look human… sweat, bad breath, everything. Very hard to spot.” https://www.tahawultech.com/insight/are-we-ready-for-cyborg-technologies/

SoftwareONE: So much more than a reseller

Gartner recently published its Market Guide for Software Resellers, and SoftwareONE was highlighted as one of the 13 vendors studied in the report.  Lawrence Schwartz, CMO, SoftwareONE The report, written by Gartner analyst Stephen White, defines the software reseller market as organisations ... https://www.tahawultech.com/insight/blogs/softwareone-so-much-more-than-a-reseller/

Abu Dhabi nuclear power plant delays operations to 2019

The cause of the delay in the nuclear power plant’s operation – which was originally due to begin in late 2018 – is reportedly due to a “comprehensive operational readiness review.” https://www.tahawultech.com/news/abu-dhabi-nuclear-power-plant-delays-operations-to-2019/

Intel calls on AI community to enhance Tokyo 2020 Olympics

Intel has recently launched “The Intel AI Challenge for the Olympic Games” as a call for ideas from the developer community on how artificial intelligence can help to enhance the world’s largest sporting event. https://www.tahawultech.com/news/intel-calls-on-ai-community-to-enhance-tokyo-2020-olympics/

Trend Micro instrumental in Scan4You conviction

Trend Micro has announced details of its close cooperation with the FBI to identify, arrest and bring to trial the individuals linked to the infamous Counter Antivirus (CAV) service Scan4You. https://www.tahawultech.com/securityadvisorme/news/trend-micro-instrumental-in-scan4you-conviction/

Online retail sales peak during Ramadan: study

Criteo has recently released data that showed that the highest rise in online retail sales and website visitors was seen in the week before Eid-al Fitr. https://www.tahawultech.com/news/online-retail-sales-peak-during-ramadan-study/

DEWA, 3M to develop disruptive innovations

Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with 3M, an international company specialised in Research and Development (R&D), to exchange and share knowledge and expertise in anticipating the future and developing disruptive innovation in DEWA’s work. https://www.tahawultech.com/news/dewa-3m-to-develop-disruptive-innovations/

This new app will reward good drivers with lower insurance rates

UAE-based i-Insured, the retail unit of a major insurance group in the region, has launched an artificial intelligence based app that offers incentive and premium based on drivers’ behaviour on the road. https://www.tahawultech.com/news/this-new-app-will-reward-good-drivers-with-lower-insurance-rates/

Huawei opens new facility to foster regional IoT initiatives

Huawei has announced the launch of the Middle East’s first Multitenant Internet of Things (IoT) Hosting Centre. https://www.tahawultech.com/news/huawei-opens-new-facility-to-foster-regional-iot-initiatives/

Apple wins $539 million in Samsung patent case

A US jury has recently ordered Samsung Electronics to pay $539 million to Apple for copying patented smartphone features, according to court documents, Reuters reported. https://www.tahawultech.com/news/apple-wins-539-million-in-samsung-patent-case/

Saudi Arabia's Al Khobar becomes first Middle East city to get 5G wireless

Al Khobar, a city in Saudi Arabia’s oil-rich Eastern Province, became the first city in the Middle East and North Africa to test 5G wireless connectivity after it launched a pilot project last week, according to a recent statement released by the Kingdom’s Ministry of Culture and Information. https://www.tahawultech.com/news/networking/saudi-arabias-al-khobar-becomes-first-middle-east-city-to-get-5g-wireless/

EU legislator questions if Zuckerberg "created a digital monster"

Last week, Facebook chief Mark Zuckerberg appeared before the European Parliament in Brussels to answer a few questions about the recent Cambridge Analytica data scandal. https://www.tahawultech.com/news/eu-legislator-questions-if-zuckerberg-created-a-digital-monster/

WHO examines digital technology's impact on public health

Member States endorsed on Friday the WHO Global Action Plan on Physical Activity (GAPPA), various initiatives aimed at increasing participation in physical activity by people of all ages and ability to promote health, beat noncommunicable diseases and improve quality of life. https://www.tahawultech.com/news/who-examines-digital-technologys-impact-on-public-health/

Abu Dhabi enables public to report crimes with new app

The Abu Dhabi Public Prosecution has unveiled a new application that will enable members of the Abu Dhabi to report acts that are punishable by law, WAM reported. https://www.tahawultech.com/news/abu-dhabi-enables-public-to-report-crimes-with-new-app/

Essential cancels second smartphone: Reports

The PH-1, Essential’s first phone Reports via Bloomberg claim that Essential, the tech company headed by Android creator Andy Rubin, has shuttered plans to develop a second smartphone following poor sales of its debut device. Andy Rubin himself has responded to the rumors via Twitter, s... https://www.tahawultech.com/cnme/news/essential-cancels-second-smartphone/

Etisalat experiences Thursday network crash

Etisalat’s mobile phone network crashed in Abu Dhabi and Dubai on Thursday evening, with the impact still being felt on Friday, according to reports. According to network monitoring site downdetector.ae, problems with Etisalat’s network began at 17.56pm on Thursday, but have since been res... https://www.tahawultech.com/cnme/news/etisalat-network-outage-dubai-abu-dhabi/

Alexa horrifies users after recording, sharing conversation

Amazon’s Alexa for Business Amazon has said a that series of miscues picked up by one of its voice-activated Echo speakers during a couple’s private conversation resulted in the chat being recorded and sent to one of their acquaintances without their knowledge, Bloomberg has reported. The f... https://www.tahawultech.com/cnme/news/amazon-alexa-records-conversation/

Why football legend Michael Owen is Blockchain's unlikely champion

Ex-Real Madrid & England footballer Michael Owen The world has changed a lot since an 18-year-old Michael Owen took the footballing world by storm. After bursting on to the global stage following a wondergoal against Argentina at the 1998 World Cup in France, the English international... https://www.tahawultech.com/cnme/features/michael-owen-cryptocurrency-fan/

Apple-powered VW electric car touted for 2019

The Volkswagen T6 California van For the past few years, we’ve been reading reports about Apple’s ambitious self-driving car project. Dubbed Project Titan, the vision was once reportedly bolstered by a 1,000-plus member team tasked with building a vehicle that would be innovative and revolut... https://www.tahawultech.com/cnme/news/apple-vw-electric-car-2019/

Growth and digital transformation top priorities for CIOs: Gartner

The top two business priorities for CIOs of midsize enterprises (MSEs) in 2018 are growth and digital transformation, according to findings from Gartner’s 2018 CIO Agenda Survey. https://www.tahawultech.com/cnme/news/growth-and-digital-transformation-top-priorities-for-cios-gartner/

IBM calls on global techies to better prepare for natural disasters

The first annual Call for Code Global Challenge calls on the 22 million developers in the world to join IBM, the United Nations and the Red Cross in building sustainable technology solutions that enable disaster preparedness and protect the health and well-being of victims. https://www.tahawultech.com/news/ibm-call-for-code-challenge/

Rub of the green: Kumar Prasoon's vision for an energy-efficient Al Safeer

Al Safeer CIO Kumar Prasoon Kumar Prasoon sees a key theme throughout history, and the industrial revolutions that have defined the last few centuries. “Over time, we’ve shifted from mechanisation, water and steam usage; to mass production and electricity; then to computing and automation, and n... https://www.tahawultech.com/cnme/case-studies/al-safeer-kumar-prasoon-energy/

Bulwark Technologies raises awareness on cyber resilience

The event, which was held in partnership with email and data security company, Mimecast, and reseller Virus Rescuers, provided insights into how Mimecast services can help better protect Microsoft Office 365 users from vulnerabilities and how a strategy around cyber resilience for email can strength the enterprise around email-borne attacks. https://www.tahawultech.com/news/bulwark-technologies-raises-awareness-on-cyber-resilience/

New e-system enhances Dubai Health Authority operations

The Dubai Health Authority (DHA) has announced that it has achieved a significant leap in its smart transformation initiative for its purchasing and contracts operations. https://www.tahawultech.com/news/new-e-system-enhances-dubai-health-authority-operations/

How Red Hat has accelerated open source adoption to hit 25-year milestone

CNME caught up with Lee Miles, Red Hat’s general manager for the CEMEA region, to discuss how the progression of open source adoption has contributed to the company’s recent 25-year milestone.   https://www.tahawultech.com/cnme/features/red-hat-25-year-milestone/

Dubai Municipality signs new deal to power transformation initiatives

Dubai Municipality announced a strategic collaboration with Dell EMC to create an integrated and agile technology foundation. https://www.tahawultech.com/news/dubai-municipality-signs-new-deal-to-power-transformation-initiatives/

"We are off to a terrific start in 2018,” says Uber chief

Uber’s revenue revved in the first quarter of this year and that its value climbed to $62 billion in a new funding round, AFP reported. https://www.tahawultech.com/news/we-are-off-to-a-terrific-start-in-2018-says-uber-chief/

UAE the most competitive nation in the region

The UAE has achieved the top ranking in the region and seventh ranking worldwide for global competitiveness, according to the latest edition of the World Competitiveness Yearbook 2018, published by the Swiss based Insatiate of Management Development (IMD) that was unveiled on Thursday. https://www.tahawultech.com/news/uae-the-most-competitive-nation-in-the-region-imd/

GDPR: Are you ready?

On 25th May the General Data Protection Regulation is set to kick in and while European businesses are the primary target of this new law, its impact will be felt by organisations in regions outside the EU bloc. Are Middle East firms ready for GDPR? https://www.tahawultech.com/securityadvisorme/features/gdpr-are-you-ready/

Russian hackers infected 500,000 routers across the globe: Cisco

Cisco warned that hackers have infected at least 500,000 routers and storage devices in dozens of countries with highly sophisticated malicious software, CNBC reported. https://www.tahawultech.com/securityadvisorme/news/russian-hackers-infected-500000-routers-across-the-globe-cisco/

Dubai-based Careem mulls $500 million in funding

According to a report by Bloomberg, which cited people familiar with the matter, the Uber rival plans to raise the money as a precursor to a possible initial public offering and the fund-raising round could value Careem at as much as $1.5 billion. https://www.tahawultech.com/news/dubai-based-careem-mulls-500-million-in-funding/

RAK accelerates e-commerce drive

Ras al-Khaimah Economic Development Department has launched a range of recent incentives that include the “Virtual Merchant Licence Initiative,” WAM reported. https://www.tahawultech.com/news/rak-accelerates-e-commerce-drive/

UAE's Etisalat teams up with startups to develop future technologies

Etisalat Digital has announced that it has signed strategic partnerships with four scale-ups as part of the ‘Dubai Future Accelerators Program,’ the world’s largest government supported accelerator. https://www.tahawultech.com/news/uaes-etisalat-teams-up-with-startups-to-develop-future-technologies/

Dubai unveils world's first virtual charity institution

The Islamic Affairs and Charitable Activities Department, in corporation with Dubai Future Foundation, has developed two artificial intelligence (AI) projects – the‘ Virtual Charity Foundation’ and ‘Virtual Ifta’. https://www.tahawultech.com/news/dubai-unveils-worlds-first-virtual-charity-institution/

Seceon appoints Sariya IT as GCC distributor

Seceon, the threat detection and management firm, has recently appointed Sariya IT Company as its distributor for the GCC.   https://www.tahawultech.com/resellerme/channel/seceon-appoints-sariya-it-as-gcc-distributor/

Science fiction becoming a reality to dominate business conversations: study

Frost & Sullivan’s Visionary Innovation team has recently release a study highlighting the forces poised to create the biggest impact this year and explores trends spanning geographies, industries, and applications to offer a comprehensive view of the change agents. https://www.tahawultech.com/news/science-fiction-becoming-a-reality-to-dominate-business-conversations-study/

Dubai rolls out region's first cloud-based flight info display

Dubai Airports, in partnership with Samsung Electronics and AirportLabs has achieved another first in the region by rolling out an advanced cloud-based Flight Information Display solution along with System on Chip (SoC) display technology. https://www.tahawultech.com/news/dubai-rolls-out-regions-first-cloud-based-flight-info-display/

Dubai Land Department wins big at Ideas Arabia 2018

Dubai Land Department (DLD) has been honoured at the ‘Ideas Arabia Awards 2018’, a subsidiary of the Dubai Quality Group (DQG). https://www.tahawultech.com/news/dubai-land-department-wins-big-at-ideas-arabia-2018/

Toshiba honours top performing partners in the MEA region

The Storage Division of Toshiba Gulf, the regional subsidiary of the Japanese digital and storage giant Toshiba, honoured top performing distributors, retailers and resellers in the Middle East and Africa region at its annual Toshiba STARS Award event. https://www.tahawultech.com/resellerme/channel/toshiba-honours-top-performing-partners-in-the-mea-region/

SNB Middle East hosts exclusive partner event

SNB Middle East has recently organised an exclusive event for SNB and Pelco’s channel partners. https://www.tahawultech.com/resellerme/channel/snb-middle-east-hosts-exclusive-partner-event/

Saudi Arabia warns citizens about WhatsApp scams

Saudi Arabia’s Communications and Information Technology Commission has warned users of the popular messaging platform WhatsApp to be wary of hackers sending malicious messages through the app. https://www.tahawultech.com/news/saudi-arabia-warns-citizens-about-whatsapp-scams/

Supply chain the new weak link in business security: study

Last year saw a worrying increase in ransomware and other cyber-attacks targeting the supply chain, with the business and professional services sector receiving a significant increase of attacks. https://www.tahawultech.com/securityadvisorme/news/supply-chain-the-new-weak-link-in-business-security-study/

Saudi Arabia to train 1,000 youths in digital marketing

Riyadh Chamber of Commerce and Industry is reportedly launching a free training programme for a thousand Saudi Arabian nationals of both genders in the field of digital marketing. https://www.tahawultech.com/news/saudi-arabia-to-train-1000-youths-in-digital-marketing/

UAE cyber-attacks decline by 48% from previous year

The cases of cyber-attacks in the UAE are down by 48 percent during the first four months of 2018, WAM reported. https://www.tahawultech.com/securityadvisorme/news/uae-cyber-attacks-decline-by-48-from-previous-year/

Sony acquires Abu Dhabi Mubadala's stake in EMI Music Publishing

Abu Dhabi’s Mubadala Investment Company and Sony Corporation have announced that they have signed a legally binding memorandum of understanding  for the sale of the Mubadala consortium’s approximately 60% equity interest in EMI Music Publishing to Sony Corporation of America. https://www.tahawultech.com/news/sony-acquires-abu-dhabi-mubadalas-stake-in-emi-music-publishing/

How AI and BI are shaping the digital future

Both, artificial intelligence (AI) and business intelligence (BI) are industry game changers for the region as it ambitiously changes its traditional and siloed work landscape. https://www.tahawultech.com/insight/how-ai-and-bi-are-shaping-the-digital-future/

Digitisation to unlock $1.6 trillion in value for oil and gas sector

A recent study highlighted digitisation’s growing importance across many industries making it the number-one trend driving CEO decision-making in the global oil and gas sector. https://www.tahawultech.com/news/digitisation-to-unlock-1-6-trillion-in-value-for-oil-and-gas-sector/

Qualcomm, Facebook team up to deliver high-speed Internet

Qualcomm through its subsidiary, Qualcomm Technologies and Facebook announced they are working together to deliver high-speed internet connectivity with Facebook’s Terragraph technology through the development of a multi-node wireless system based on 60GHz technology from Qualcomm Technologies. https://www.tahawultech.com/news/qualcomm-facebook-team-up-to-deliver-high-speed-internet/

New Dubai app enables users to earn and save money at the same time

tnerit, an online rental marketplace, has launched in Dubai. The app aims to give the residents the opportunity to lend and borrow a variety of items ranging from electronics to equipment to halloween costumes, enabling users to earn and save money. https://www.tahawultech.com/news/new-dubai-app-enables-users-to-earn-and-save-money-at-the-same-time/

RAKBANK enhances customer service with AI

RAKBANK has recently introduced a cognitive chatbot that allows bank employees to interact with an AI-powered IBM platform to help them answer questions, find solutions or quickly route pending requests to human advisors. https://www.tahawultech.com/news/rakbank-enhances-customer-service-with-ai/

Dubai opens submissions for $1M knowledge award

The Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Knowledge Award has announced opening of submissions for the fifth edition of the annual programme nas it seeks to build a robust knowledge economy by stimulating creativity and innovation. https://www.tahawultech.com/news/dubai-opens-submissions-for-1m-knowledge-award/

Microsoft, Google disclose new chip flaws

Cybersecurity researchers have reportedly found a new security flaw that affects a wide variety of modern computing chips and is related to the Spectre and Meltdown chip flaws that emerged in January. https://www.tahawultech.com/securityadvisorme/news/microsoft-google-disclose-new-chip-flaws/

RIP data complacency

David Warburton, Senior Systems Engineer, F5 Networks, explains why the EU General Data Protection Regulation’s revolutionary intent is showing genuine teeth. https://www.tahawultech.com/securityadvisorme/insight/rip-data-complacency/

Why employee mobility should be a priority for Middle East businesses

It’s already happening and smartphones with a network connection or a device that is connected to the Internet of Things (IoT) is the go-to implement for this ‘mobile-first’ workforce. So how will this mobile workforce shape in the new digital platform economy? https://www.tahawultech.com/insight/employee-mobility-middle-east-businesses/

Ooredoo Oman to allow users to carry forward unused data

Ooredoo has announced that Home Broadband customers are now able to enjoy fast speeds, data rollover and the ease of being connected straight from the box, with their ‘available everywhere’ service https://www.tahawultech.com/news/ooredoo-oman-to-allow-users-to-carry-forward-unused-data/

UAE enables "great minds to innovate", says Sheikh Mohammed

UAE Vice President and Prime Minister, and Ruler of Dubai Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum has announced a new initiative focused on scientific research and development (R&D) in line with UAE Vision 2021 and Centennial 2071. https://www.tahawultech.com/news/uae-enables-great-minds-to-innovate-says-sheikh-mohammed/

Dubai Airports to slash energy costs with new tech

Dubai Airports will use Siemens’ data analytics and smart building technology to guarantee annual energy savings of almost 20 percent per year at Dubai Airports’ facilities, according to WAM. https://www.tahawultech.com/news/dubai-airports-to-slash-energy-costs-with-new-tech/

du set to roll out UAE 5G network in 2018

Saleem AlBlooshi, chief infrastructure officer, Emirates Integrated Telecommunications Company The availability of 5G services in the UAE is one step closer to reality as du today announced its full readiness and ongoing network evolution to offer 5G network during the course of 2018, ahead of... https://www.tahawultech.com/cnme/telecoms/du-uae-5g-network-2018/

UAE announces new visa rules to attract investors and innovators

The UAE has adopted a new system of entry visas for investors and professional talents providing them with a long-term visa for up to 10 years. https://www.tahawultech.com/video/uae-announces-new-visa-rules-to-attract-investors-and-innovators/

AI to bring $182 billion economic boost to the UAE by 2035

Artificial intelligence (AI) has the potential to boost economic growth in the UAE by 1.6 percentage points and add $182 billion to the national economy by 2035, according to a recent report by Accenture. https://www.tahawultech.com/news/ai-to-bring-182-billion-economic-boost-to-the-uae-by-2035/

Dubai-based Careem increases regional employment prospects

Dubai-based ride-hailing firm Careem is creating about 80,000 jobs for men and women every month, the firm’s co-founder said. https://www.tahawultech.com/news/dubai-based-careem-increases-regional-employment-prospects/

Abu Dhabi airport reduces waiting times with smart IoT tech

Dubai Technology Partners (DTP), a regional systems integrator for the aviation industry, announced that it has joined forces with Xovis, a provider of people flow monitoring solutions, to help improve operations at Abu Dhabi International Airport (AUH). https://www.tahawultech.com/news/abu-dhabi-airport-reduces-waiting-times-with-smart-iot-tech/

Saudi Arabia, China explore the dark side of the moon

China has launched a satellite that will serve as the communications relay for a future probe on the the invisible side of the moon. The satellite is equipped with a payload for a space sensory system developed by Saudi engineers and researchers for filming and taking photos of the moon. https://www.tahawultech.com/news/saudi-arabia-china-explore-the-dark-side-of-the-moon/

How to win the cybersecurity ‘game’

Cybersecurity defenses are under unprecedented levels of attack. From old malware foes and newer types, such as ransomware, to sophisticated advanced threats and state-sponsored cyberattacks, breaches are, sadly, now an everyday reality. https://www.tahawultech.com/securityadvisorme/insight/how-to-win-the-cybersecurity-game/

RTA to keep an eye on Dubai cabbies

As part of its efforts to improve the level of public transportation services in Dubai, the Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has started fitting taxis affiliated to the Public Transport Agency with surveillance cameras. https://www.tahawultech.com/news/rta-to-keep-an-eye-on-dubai-cabbies/

New visa rules to attract more investors and innovators to the UAE

In line with UAE’s position as a primary destination for international investors and global talents, the UAE Cabinet, chaired by Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, has adopted a new system of entry visas for investors and professional talents providing them with a long-term visa for up to 10 years. https://www.tahawultech.com/news/uae-now-offers-10-year-residencies-for-investors-and-innovators/

IBM to enable companies track carbon footprint via blockchain

Veridium Labs, a company incubated by EnVision Corporation, is collaborating with IBM to help transform the carbon credit market using IBM blockchain technology with the goal of making it easier for companies to offset their environmental footprints. https://www.tahawultech.com/news/ibm-to-enable-companies-track-carbon-footprint-via-blockchain/

Etisalat to spotlight opportunities in the mobile ecosystem

Etisalat has announced its exclusive partnership with GSMA for Mobile 360 series-MENA conference in 2018 and 2019, a regional platform that attracts telecom leaders from across the global and regional mobile industry to address key challenges and opportunities in the mobile ecosystem. https://www.tahawultech.com/news/etisalat-to-spotlight-opportunities-in-the-mobile-ecosystem/

Dubai to open new facility to "incubate young innovators"

The General Directorate of Residency and Foreigners Affairs in Dubai (GDRFA) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Samsung International SDS for the Middle East and Africa to build an innovation lab within the facilities of the government firm. https://www.tahawultech.com/news/dubai-to-open-new-facility-to-incubate-young-innovators/

Google's "robo-caller" will notify users when calls are recorded

Earlier this month, Google revealed it’s AI-based robo-caller Duplex. The company has since faced plenty of questions about how it works. https://www.tahawultech.com/news/googles-robo-caller-will-notify-users-when-calls-are-recorded/

UAE CIOs to harness the benefits of hybrid cloud with "Project Tarabot"

Injazat Data Systems (Injazat) and MDC Business Management Services (MDC-BMS), along with Mubadala Investment Company’s Enterprise Technology Services division, have announced the establishing of ‘Project Tarabot’. https://www.tahawultech.com/news/uae-cios-to-harness-the-benefits-of-hybrid-cloud-with-project-tarabot/

Invest Easy links ePayment cards in Oman

Invest Easy portal launched the electronic link with the OmanNet ePayment Gateway for Omani bank cards supported by the Central Bank of Oman and electronic payment gateway Cyber Source for non-Omani bank credit cards, the Times of Oman reported. https://www.tahawultech.com/news/invest-easy-links-epayment-cards-in-oman/

Private health firms in Dubai can now acquire ambulance permits online

The Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Dubai Corporation for Ambulance Services enabling the issuance of approvals for ambulance vehicles operated by private health entities online. https://www.tahawultech.com/news/private-health-firms-in-dubai-can-now-acquire-ambulance-permits-online/

Kuwait gears up for IPv6 adoption

The RIPE Network Coordination Centre (NCC) and the Kuwait Communication Information Telecommunications Regulatory Authority (CITRA) recently held a training programme for telecommunications and Internet service providers (ISPs) to educate them on how to work with Internet Protocol version 6 (IPv6) and deploy it on their networks. https://www.tahawultech.com/news/kuwait-gears-up-for-ipv6-adoption/

AI startup receives grant from Abu Dhabi kickstarter programme

startAD, the innovation and entrepreneurship platform anchored at New York University Abu Dhabi (NYUAD), announced NEURAi as the winning startup of the hardware Venture Launchpad. https://www.tahawultech.com/news/ai-startup-receives-grant-from-abu-dhabi-kickstarter-programme/

AI-based consultancy firm launches in Oman

Impact Integrated, the first consultancy service that makes use of artificial intelligence (AI) was launched in Oman. https://www.tahawultech.com/news/ai-based-consultancy-firm-launches-in-oman/

Mecca turns to tech to ensure pilgrims' safety

For the first time in its history, the Grand Mosque in Mecca will be using drones to manage the crowd during Ramadan, according to local media reports. https://www.tahawultech.com/news/mecca-turns-to-tech-to-ensure-pilgrims-safety/

Dubai fintech accelerator kicks off 2018 programme

FinTech Hive at DIFC has announced that it will begin accepting applications for its 2018 programme starting Sunday, 20th May, kicking off a competitive search for the top financial technology (fintech) and insurance technology (insurtech) innovators in the region. https://www.tahawultech.com/news/dubai-fintech-accelerator-kicks-off-2018-programme/

Saudi airport operator inks new deals to improve services

Dammam Airports Company (DACO) has reportedly signed agreements with Vanderlande and Serco Middle East to improve operations at King Fahd International Airport in Saudi Arabia. https://www.tahawultech.com/news/saudi-airport-operator-inks-new-deals-to-improve-services/

VR will change the sports scene forever, says Dubai official

VR Sports, the first all-sports virtual reality arcade in the country, located in the state-of-the-art Virtual Reality Theme Park in Dubai Mall, was launched by the international innovative digital agency, ARkub Interactive. https://www.tahawultech.com/news/vr-will-change-the-sports-scene-forever-says-dubai-official/

UAE Space Agency previews MeznSat 3U CubeSat design

The UAE Space Agency, in partnership with Khalifa University of Science and Technology and the American University of Ras Al Khaimah (Aurak) has reviewed the preliminary design of the MeznSat 3U CubeSat. https://www.tahawultech.com/news/uae-space-agency-previews-meznsat-3u-cubesat-design/

Dubai accelerates healthcare innovations with new partnerships

Dubai Health Authority (DHA) has signed four Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) with international companies to adopt their inventive healthcare innovations. https://www.tahawultech.com/news/dubai-accelerates-healthcare-innovations-with-new-partnerships/

Dubai inks deal to bring innovative medtech to a hospital near you

The Dubai Health Authority (DHA) signed an MoU with four cutting-edge international companies to adopt their inventive healthcare innovations, in a bid to utilise the latest medical technologies in artificial intelligence to provide quality health services to the people of Dubai.  The ... https://www.tahawultech.com/news/dubai-medtech-hospital/

How technology will tell you who's who at the Royal Wedding

Guests will be identified in real time and tagged with biographical information through the GrayMeta data analysis platform and the Amazon Rekognition video and image analysis service. https://www.tahawultech.com/lifestyle/facial-recognition-technology-royal-wedding/

UAE spotlights role of AI for good at global summit

Addressing the three-day event, Omar bin Sultan Al Olama, Minister of State for Artificial Intelligence, spoke about the UAE’s role in leading the international drive for AI governance to serve the public interest. https://www.tahawultech.com/news/uae-ai-for-good-global-summit/

Dubai's "intelligent" iPod-shaped apartment block set to open soon

The building, inspired by a docked iPod and being built in Business Bay, will contain 231 “intelligent” apartments – each fitted with screens, monitors, and sensors. https://www.tahawultech.com/news/dubai-ipod-shaped-building-to-open/

Dubai property developer to showcase projects with 3D model technology

Dubai-based Nakheel is set to become one of the world’s first real estate developers to showcase its project portfolio using 3D-model technology. https://www.tahawultech.com/news/dubai-property-developer-3d-model-technology/

Boosting the digital workforce

VMware empowers the digital workspace by delivering a consumer simple experience together with enterprise-class security. As businesses move towards digitalisation and embrace the technologies that empower it such as cloud and Internet of Things, they are increasingly realizing that employees... https://www.tahawultech.com/insight/boosting-the-digital-workforce/

Elvis Presley's Omega watch sells for record breaking amount

An OMEGA timepiece belonging to the legendary performer Elvis Presley has been sold for $1.4 million (CHF 1.5 million) at the Geneva Watch Auction: Seven, by Phillips. https://www.tahawultech.com/lifestyle/elvis-presleys-omega-watch-sells-for-record-breaking-amount/

Elon Musk's Tesla sets new world record

Elon Musk’s Tesla Model X SUV has earned a world record after successfully pulling an airplane. https://www.tahawultech.com/news/elon-musks-tesla-sets-new-world-record/

UAE-based Careem names its first female Saudi 'captinah'

Saudi captainahs have been hand-picked by the Dubai-based company following last year’s royal decree on women driving. https://www.tahawultech.com/news/uae-based-careem-names-its-first-female-saudi-captinah/

UAE bans online game that urges players to self-harm

UAE Attorney-General Dr. Hamad Saif Al Shamsi has reportedly ordered to block a number of online gaming websites, including Roblox, My Friend Cayla, Blue Whale, Cloudpets, and Mariam. https://www.tahawultech.com/news/uae-bans-online-game-that-urges-players-to-self-harm/

UAE digital bank plans to expand in other regional markets

Liv., the lifestyle digital bank by Emirates NBD for millennials has completed its first successful year of operations. https://www.tahawultech.com/news/uae-digital-bank-plans-to-expand-in-other-regional-markets/

New online campaign to drive blood donations during Ramadan

A new campaign launched today and running across the Middle East and North Africa aims to increase blood donations throughout Ramadan. https://www.tahawultech.com/news/new-online-campaign-to-drive-blood-donations-during-ramadan/

Kaspersky Lab to shift key operations to Switzerland

Russian cybersecurity firm Kaspersky Lab recently announced that it will move some its key operations, including customer data storage and software assembly, from Moscow to Zurich, Switzerland. https://www.tahawultech.com/securityadvisorme/news/kaspersky-lab-to-shift-key-operations-to-switzerland/

How Microsoft is using mixed reality to transform industries

Tahawul Tech visited Microsoft HQ in London this week, to learn more about the impact that mixed reality is having on healthcare and construction. Credit: Imperial College London/Trimble https://www.tahawultech.com/featured-video/how-microsoft-is-using-mixed-reality-to-transform-industries/

YouTube unveils new music streaming service

Google’s YouTube has announced new music streaming service, YouTube Music, that will compete with subscription platforms like Spotify, Apple Music, https://www.tahawultech.com/news/youtube-unveils-new-music-streaming-service/

Facebook's Zuckerberg to face EU parliament over data use

Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg has reportedly agreed to meet with leaders from the European Parliament to answer questions about the improper use of millions of users’ data by a political consultancy Cambridge Analytica. https://www.tahawultech.com/news/facebooks-zuckerberg-to-face-eu-parliament-over-data-use/

Saudi Arabia's STC launches live 5G network

STC has recently announced the first live 5G network in Saudi Arabia, the initial phase for operating the service once 5G special devices are available in global markets. https://www.tahawultech.com/news/saudi-arabias-stc-launches-live-5g-network/

UAE's Internet of Things market to surpass $35 billion: report

“The UAE is entering 2018 as the tipping point year for the Internet of Things, artificial intelligence, machine learning, and blockchain to go from theory to reality.” https://www.tahawultech.com/news/uaes-internet-of-things-market-to-surpass-35-billion-report/

TECOM Group is now home to 5600 companies

Reinforcing Dubai’s position as a destination for the regional and global companies to cater the wider Middle East region, TECOM Group highlighted that it attracted over 480 new business partners in 2017, bringing the total number of companies to 5,600. https://www.tahawultech.com/news/tecom-group-is-now-home-to-5600-companies/

Dubai ties up with Alibaba Group's online travel arm

Dubai’s Department of Tourism and Commerce Marketing (Dubai Tourism) has recently signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Alibaba Group’s online travel service platform of the global leading technology company – Fliggy. https://www.tahawultech.com/news/dubai-ties-up-with-alibaba-groups-online-travel-arm/

Dubai Financial Services Authority expands FinTech programme

The Dubai Financial Services Authority (DFSA) has announced the expansion of its Innovation Testing Licence (ITL) programme, WAM reported. https://www.tahawultech.com/news/dubai-financial-services-authority-expands-fintech-programme/

Etisalat announces special Ramadan offer

Etisalat has launched special offers to keep prepaid and postpaid customers stay connected with family and friends to celebrate Ramadan. https://www.tahawultech.com/news/etisalat-announces-special-ramadan-offer/

Huawei to promote Dubai as a global business and travel destination

Huawei Consumer Business Group (CBG) has signed a Global Strategic Partnership agreement with Dubai’s Department of Tourism and Commerce Marketing (Dubai Tourism). https://www.tahawultech.com/news/huawei-to-promote-dubai-as-a-business-and-travel-destination/

5G to evolve and elevate services in numerous sectors, says Etisalat chief

“Today we are witnessing colossal advancements across all technologies with 5G to be a game changer as it aims to bring in evolution that would elevate services, performance and enablement revolutionising verticals like transport, energy, smart cities, security/surveillance and health.” https://www.tahawultech.com/news/5g-to-evolve-and-elevate-services-in-numerous-sectors-etisalat-chief/

Only 1% of global CIOs have deployed blockchain technology: study

Only one percent of CIOs indicated any kind of blockchain adoption within their organisations, according to Gartner’s 2018 CIO Survey. The study also found that only eight percent of CIOs were in short-term planning or active experimentation with blockchain. https://www.tahawultech.com/news/despite-hype-global-blockchain-adoption-still-low-report/

Dubai's Careem announces regional milestone

The Middle East’s homegrown ride-hailing service is now present in 100 cities across the region, following the announcement that the company is gearing up to enter Khartoum, Sudan.  https://www.tahawultech.com/news/dubai-careem-announces-regional-milestones/

Twitter changes strategy for fighting "trolls"

Twitter has recently revised its strategy for fighting abusive internet “trolls,” and will now use behavioural signals to identify harassers on the social network, according to Reuters. https://www.tahawultech.com/news/twitter-changes-strategy-for-fighting-trolls/

UAE students attend Backstage@Bosch

At this years’s Backstage@Bosch, a one-day mentoring initiative at Robert Bosch Middle East, 21 students were exposed to various departments within the company based on their field of interest, and were also able to interact and network with senior management. https://www.tahawultech.com/news/uae-students-attend-backstagebosch/

SoftBank $100 billion tech fund 2.0 in the works

SoftBank Group founder and CEO Masayoshi Son is reportedly planning the firm’s next $100 billion venture – a version 2.0 of the world’s biggest technology fund, according to people familiar with the matter. https://www.tahawultech.com/news/softbank-100-billion-tech-fund-2-0-in-the-works-report/

Girls Power Tech: empowering the next-generation of women

Cisco hosted its annual Girls Power Tech event at its Dubai office, where female students had the opportunity to interact with Cisco executives, technology professionals and hear inspiring stories about their careers and their vision of what the future holds. https://www.tahawultech.com/video/girls-power-tech-empowering-the-next-generation-of-women/

UAE AI Council to hone young Emiratis' knowledge on smart tech

The UAE Council for Artificial Intelligence highlighted the importance of building the capabilities of the youth and strengthening their knowledge of artificial intelligence, during the council’s second meeting. https://www.tahawultech.com/news/uae-ai-council-to-hone-young-emiratis-knowledge-on-smart-tech/

GDPR: an opportunity to improve data governance and management

As the deadline for GDPR compliance approaches, it is imperative that companies understand the importance of protecting company data to ensure that their business doesn’t face the extensive fines and reputational damage associated with non-compliance, says Damian Wilk, Regional Director, Middle East, Veritas Technologies. https://www.tahawultech.com/resellerme/insight/gdpr-an-opportunity-to-improve-data-governance-and-management/

Soaring with cloud: NetApp's Burnet on how partners can succeed in the cloud era

Chris Burnet, Cloud Services and Software Solutions Manager, MEA, NetApp, shares insights into how partners can grow with cloud solutions. https://www.tahawultech.com/resellerme/insight/netapps-burnet-on-how-partners-can-succeed-in-the-cloud-era/

Japanese tech investor to open Saudi Arabian office

SoftBank is reportedly planning to open an office in Saudi Arabia to further strengthening its ties with the kingdom. https://www.tahawultech.com/news/japanese-tech-investor-to-open-saudi-arabian-office/

InfoWatch rolls out new user behaviour analytics solution

InfoWatch Group has recently announced the release of InfoWatch Prediction, a User and Entity Behavior Analytics (UEBA) solution that automatically predicts cybersecurity risks associated with HR and finance policies, malicious insiders, account compromising, as well as other HR-critical processes. https://www.tahawultech.com/news/infowatch-rolls-out-new-user-behaviour-analytics-solution/

UAE social media influencers urged to acquire licences by the end of May

The National Media Council (NMC) has urged social media influences and unlicensed online media organisations to register and acquire licenses by the end of the month. https://www.tahawultech.com/news/uae-social-media-influencers-urged-to-acquire-licences-by-the-end-of-may/

Dubai ruler inaugurates UAE's "bridge to the future"

‘Area 2071’ is a bridge to the future and a platform to implement the UAE’s model for future design, said Vice President, Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum during the opening of ‘Area 2071’, at Emirates Towers. https://www.tahawultech.com/news/sheikh-mohammed-inaugurates-uaes-bridge-to-the-future/

"Mixed reality has more potential than smartphones”: Expert panel

Microsoft today hosted a panel discussion at its London headquarters that highlighted a range of compelling use cases for the ways in which mixed reality technology will be able to affect both businesses and consumers. Maximilian Doelle, chief holographic officer of Kazendi, the inventor of... https://www.tahawultech.com/cnme/news/mixed-reality-smartphones-panel/

We want the first Saudi female driver to be a Careem "Captinah": founder

Careem co-founder Magnus Olsson has revealed that he sees the region’s homegrown ride-hailing service as playing a “crucial role in contributing to the changes in Saudi Arabia,” with particular focus on empowering female drivers – or “captinahs” – from June onwards.  https://www.tahawultech.com/news/we-want-the-first-legal-saudi-female-driver-to-be-a-captinah-says-careem-co-founder/

AI-powered freelance job platform sets up shop in Dubai

The US-based platform for freelancers and entrepreneurs is also the first blockchain project to be accepted by Oracle Startup System making it the official partner of Oracle Corporation. https://www.tahawultech.com/news/ai-powered-freelance-job-platform-sets-up-shop-in-dubai/

NYUAD student awarded with Al Ghurair STEM scholarship

NYU Abu Dhabi (NYUAD) Class of 2018 student Yousteena Bocktor, 21, from Egypt, has been selected as a 2018 Al Ghurair STEM Scholar. https://www.tahawultech.com/news/nyuad-student-awarded-with-al-ghurair-stem-scholarship/

Tech to bridge $1.5 trillion trade finance gap: DMCC

Ripe for industrialisation in the trade sector, technology advancements could bridge the current $1.5 trillion trade finance gap, with potential to inject new growth in trade, according to a report on ‘The Future of Trade’ from DMCC. https://www.tahawultech.com/news/emerging-tech-to-bridge-1-5-trillion-trade-finance-gap/

Saif Al Ghurair Real Estate Group teams up with Seidor MENA

Saif Al Ghurair Real Estate Group, a division of UAE-based Al Ghurair Group, has announced the successful implementation of SAP’s SuccessFactors solution and ECC payroll system.  https://www.tahawultech.com/news/saif-al-ghurair-real-estate-group-seidor-mena/

Tech initiatives vital for Dubai's green future, says experts

Dubai Science Park (DSP), a science-focused business community, hosted the ninth Green Leadership Series under the theme ‘Charging the future: Disruptors and enablers of Dubai’s Green Economy’. https://www.tahawultech.com/news/tech-initiatives-vital-for-dubais-green-future-says-experts/

Founder’s Memorial geolocation now on Abu Dhabi's Darb app

The Department of Transport (DoT) in Abu Dhabi has offered geolocation of the Founder’s Memorial on Darb Application, WAM reported. https://www.tahawultech.com/news/founders-memorial-geolocation-now-on-abu-dhabis-darb-app/

Facebook suspends 200 apps as part of data misuse probe

Facebook has reportedly suspended “around 200” applications on its platform as part of an investigation into misuse of private user data. https://www.tahawultech.com/news/facebook-suspends-200-apps-as-part-of-data-misuse-probe/

LG integrates Google Assistant on AI-enabled TVs

LG Electronics is introducing Google Assistant on its 2018 AI TV line-up, which will deliver cutting-edge AI features operated directly through the TV’s remote control with no additional hardware required. https://www.tahawultech.com/resellerme/news/lg-integrates-google-assistant-on-ai-enabled-tvs/

BitOasis AED transactions "temporarily disabled"

BitOasis, a Dubai-based cryptocurrency exchange, will reportedly no longer be processing deposits or withdrawals in dirhams beginning 15th May 2018. https://www.tahawultech.com/news/bitoasis-aed-transactions-temporarily-disabled/

Dubai joins global initiative to amplify airport efficiency and security

Dubai Airports has recently signed a new partnership to enhance customer experience and operational efficiency at security check points at Dubai International (DXB) and Dubai World Central (DWC). https://www.tahawultech.com/news/dubai-joins-global-initiative-to-amplify-airport-efficiency-and-security/

UAE's Etisalat launches region's first commercial 5G network

Etisalat has announced the launch of the first commercial 5G wireless network in the UAE becoming the first telecom operator in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region to achieve this technological milestone and set a industry benchmark. https://www.tahawultech.com/news/uaes-etisalat-launches-regions-first-commercial-5g-network/

Personal devices pose huge security risks to enterprises: study

A recent study revealed that the cybersecurity risk posed to enterprises by personal devices and Internet of Things devices are rising in significance. https://www.tahawultech.com/news/personal-devices-pose-huge-security-risks-to-enterprises-study/

Dell Technologies Customer Solution Centre opens in Dubai

Dell Technologies has opened its first Customer Solution Center for the Middle East, Turkey and Africa to demonstrate its commitment to enabling and shaping organisations in the region. https://www.tahawultech.com/news/dell-technologies-customer-solution-centre-opens-in-dubai/

HSBC conducts "world's first" trade finance deal

HSBC has reportedly performed the world’s first trade finance transaction using blockchain technology. https://www.tahawultech.com/news/hsbc-conducts-worlds-first-trade-finance-deal/

Emaar Hospitality delivers more agile services with Microsoft

Emaar Hospitality Group, the hospitality and leisure business of Dubai-based Emaar Properties, has chosen to adopt Dynamics 365 for Finance and Operations. https://www.tahawultech.com/news/emaar-hospitality-opts/

Saudi Arabia hosts workshops to fill 30,000 IT jobs

Public, private, and academic partnerships are making high-demand digital skills accessible to Saudi youth and helping the Kingdom fill the 30,000 IT jobs gap which will contribute to achieving Saudi Vision 2030 talent development goals, global technology company SAP announced. https://www.tahawultech.com/news/saudi-arabia-hosts-workshops-to-fill-30000-it-jobs/

Driverless police cars to hit Dubai roads soon

The Dubai Police is reportedly planning to roll out a fleet of driverless patrol vehicles operating on the emirate’s roads. https://www.tahawultech.com/news/driverless-police-cars-to-hit-dubai-roads-soon/

US firms "now see the need for the GDPR": EU commissioner

New European Union data protection laws take effect on May 25 to protect users’ online information, in what Brussels touts as a global benchmark after the Facebook scandal, AFP reported. https://www.tahawultech.com/news/eu-firms-now-more-accepting-of-gdpr-following-facebook-scandal/

DAFZA initiatives to position Dubai 10 years ahead of other leading cities

Dubai Airport Free Zone Authority (DAFZA), in cooperation with Dubai Future Foundation (DFF), has launched two initiatives aiming to place Dubai 10 years ahead of other leading cities, according to state news agency WAM. https://www.tahawultech.com/news/dafza-smart-city-projects-to-position-dubai-10-years-ahead-of-other-leading-cities/

Digital transformation initiatives drive job demands in UAE

Jobs in technology sectors in the UAE including software, hardware and telecom have seen an increase of 20 percent in 2018, as compared to last year, according to a recent report. https://www.tahawultech.com/news/demand-for-tech-jobs-increase-in-uae/

UAE empowers young Emiratis to harness the power of AI

The UAE’s Higher Colleges of Technology (HCT), represented by its Centre of Excellence for Applied Research and Training (CERT) and Oracle have inked a new agreement to cooperate in the nation’s capacity building and student training and empowerment in AI technologies. https://www.tahawultech.com/news/uae-empowers-young-emiratis-to-harness-the-power-of-ai/

Abu Dhabi digitises visa and permit-related services

Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM) has announced the official launch of ACCESSADGM, a fully digital, integrated online client portal. https://www.tahawultech.com/news/abu-dhabi-digitises-visa-and-permit-related-services/

Reseller Middle East celebrates channel success

On 8th May 2018, Reseller Middle East hosted the ninth edition of the Partner Excellence Awards to applaud and celebrate the accomplishments of the IT channel community. https://www.tahawultech.com/resellerme/featured-video/reseller-middle-east-celebrates-channel-success/

UAE to open region's first AI summer camp

UAE students will soon be able to attend an artificial intelligence-focused summer camp following Minister of State for Artifical Intelligence Omar bin Sultan Al Olama’s announcement that the government is collaborating with number of leading national and international technology and education companies in the private sector to open such programme in the country. https://www.tahawultech.com/news/uae-to-open-regions-first-ai-summer-camp/

IBM, Red Hat expand cloud alliance

IBM and Red Hat have recently expanded their long-standing relationship, which to enable customers benefit from the combined power of both companies’ technologies in private and public clouds. https://www.tahawultech.com/news/ibm-red-hat-expand-cloud-alliance/

Dubai RTA inks new deal to enhance drones network

Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding, MoU, with the professional communication corporation (NEDAA) for improving drones network service in Dubai, WAM reported. https://www.tahawultech.com/news/dubai-to-enhance-drones-network/

Are you ready for Facebook coins?

Following the formation of its own blockchain division, recent reports have suggested that Facebook is looking into creating its own cryptocurrency. https://www.tahawultech.com/news/is-facebook-creating-its-own-cryptocurrency/

DP World digital capabilities gets a boost

DP World has extended its partnership with Oracle to implement its digital transformation programme that supports its strategy to develop complementary sectors in the global supply chain such as industrial parks, free zones and logistics. https://www.tahawultech.com/news/dp-world-accelerates-vision-to-become-digitised-global-trade-enabler/

Abu Dhabi pushes forward with secure and intelligent city vision

Abu Dhabi Monitoring and Control Centre (ADMCC) has announced a strategic collaboration with Dell EMC driven towards achieving their ambitious vision to build a secure and intelligent city. https://www.tahawultech.com/securityadvisorme/news/abu-dhabi-pushes-forward-with-secure-and-intelligent-city-vision/

Google updates Search features to mark Ramadan

Google announced on Sunday a new feature in its Search experience during Ramadan which brings information related to the month-long occasion to the main results page once users search using Ramadan-related keywords. https://www.tahawultech.com/news/google-updates-search-features-to-mark-ramadan/

Khalifa University students develop apps to aid refugees

Khalifa University students were part of the first and third place winning teams at the annual NYUAD International Hackathon 2018, where they helped develop apps to bring benefit to the Arab world. https://www.tahawultech.com/news/khalifa-university-students-develop-apps-to-aid-refugees/

Oman to establish new science and technology university

Oman’s Minister of Education has reportedly announced that it will establish a new university of science and technology in Muscat. https://www.tahawultech.com/news/oman-to-get/

Despite tech advancements, M&A activity remains a human activity

The fundamentals of merger and acquisition (M&A) deals in the GCC region have not been significantly affected by artificial intelligence (AI) and still rely on human cognition, according to experts at the recent accountancy and finance body ICAEW’s Corporate Finance Faculty roundtable. https://www.tahawultech.com/news/finance-experts-ma-activity-remains-a-human-activity-irrespective-of-digital-tools/

Healthcare to become digitised in ten years: experts

Within ten years your medical check-up could involve more interaction with sensors, cameras and robotic scanning devices than human doctors and nurses, as healthcare organisations re-build services around the Internet of Things (IoT), according to a new report by Aruba, a Hewlett Packard... https://www.tahawultech.com/news/healthcare-to-become-digitised-in-ten-years-experts/

Lockheed Martin opens robotics lab in Jordan

Lockheed Martin has announced the sponsorship of a robotics laboratory at King’s Academy in Jordan. https://www.tahawultech.com/news/lockheed-martin-opens-robotics-lab-in-jordan/

Why modern technology should be your most valued business partner

Mohammed Arif, Regional Director, Modern Workplace & Security, Microsoft Gulf highlights some of the things small businesses may want to consider to provide a competitive edge in a market rapidly embracing digital technology. https://www.tahawultech.com/insight/blogs/modern-technology-most-valued-business-partner/

Google's latest AI system raises ethical concerns

Google has conducted an impressive demo of its latest project the Duplex AI system, during Google I/O. https://www.tahawultech.com/news/googles-latest-ai-demo-raises-ethical-concerns/

Sheikh Hamdan: Dubai among the most advanced economies in the world

Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai and Chairman of The Executive Council said Dubai’s rising global rankings in a range of economic indicators show that it is closing the gap with the world’s most competitive economies. https://www.tahawultech.com/news/sheikh-hamdan-dubai-advanced-economies-world/

UAE-based classifieds startup raises over $13M in investments

UAE-based classifieds portal Alawooz.com has reportedly raised $13.6 million (AED 50 million) in investments. https://www.tahawultech.com/news/uae-online-classifieds-startup-13m-in-investments/

Virgin Mobile Middle East closes $30M pre-IPO sukuk

Virgin Mobile Middle East and Africa has announced that it successfully closed a $30 million pre-IPO Exchangeable Sukuk. https://www.tahawultech.com/news/virgin-mobile-middle-east-closes-30m-pre-ipo-sukuk/

UAE ranked as global leader in fibre optic networks

UAE has the highest Fiber-to-the-Home (FTTH) penetration globally, with a coverage of 94.3 percent. https://www.tahawultech.com/news/uae-ranked-as-global-leader-in-fibre-optic-networks/

DEWA, DSOA team up to achieve UAE's renewable energy goals

Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Dubai Silicon Oasis Authority (DSOA), to build strategic partnerships and enhance coordination and mutual support for the success of international events that highlight renewable energy initiatives and sustainability. https://www.tahawultech.com/news/dewa-dsoa-team-up-to-achieve-uaes-renewable-energy-goals/

Dubai RTA rolls out Phase II of vehicle e-Registration cards initiative

The Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) in Dubai has launched the second phase of issuance of Vehicle e-Registration Cards for entities and companies. https://www.tahawultech.com/news/dubai-rta-rolls-out-phase-ii-of-vehicle-e-registration-cards-initiative/

Apple inches closer to becoming first $1 trillion company

Apple is reportedly on the verge of becoming the first $1 trillion publicly listed US firm, according to Reuters. https://www.tahawultech.com/news/apple-inches-closer-to-becoming-first-1-trillion-company/

Apple Pay credit cards are coming soon

Apple is reportedly working with financial giant Goldman Sachs on a credit card that would carry the iPhone maker’s digital wallet logo. https://www.tahawultech.com/news/apple-pay-credit-cards-are-coming-soon/

Cisco pulls online ads from YouTube

Cisco has reportedly pulled out its online ads from YouTube due to fears of the ads appearing on sensitive content on the platform, Cisco’s chief marketing officer, Karen Walker, said in a blog on Wednesday. https://www.tahawultech.com/news/cisco-pulls-online-ads-from-youtube/

UAE implements mechanisms to fuel AI drive

The UAE has implemented 26 mechanisms to adopt artificial intelligence, AI, in its many economic sectors, as part of the country’s AI strategy, according to WAM. https://www.tahawultech.com/news/uae-implements-mechanisms-to-fuel-ai-drive/

Girls Power Tech: Inspiring young women of the future

In a global effort to encourage and empower young women to pursue careers in STEM fields, Cisco is supporting Girls in ICT Day through its Girls Power Tech initiative.  https://www.tahawultech.com/news/girls-power-tech-inspiring-young-women-of-the-future/

Arabsat, twofour54 Abu Dhabi team up to expand region's satellite industry

The agreement will see Arab Satellite Telecommunication Organisation (Arabsat) and twofour54 launch a new set of satellite TV channels on the Arabsat Badr-4 satellite. https://www.tahawultech.com/news/arabsat-twofour54-abu-dhabi-team-up-to-expand-regions-satellite-industry/

F5 Networks announces new multi-cloud service offerings

F5 Networks has announced the launch of BIG-IP Cloud Edition, enabling customers to “quickly deploy critical application services for every app and any environment.” https://www.tahawultech.com/news/f5-networks-announces-new-multi-cloud-service-offerings/

Smart gates to replace passport officials at Dubai Airports by 2030

“Dubai has set up its airports with a view of having them act as smart stations in their capacity as one of the most vital ports for the UAE, on the one hand, and the gateway to all people of the world, on the other,” said Maj General Mohammed Ahmed Al Marri, Director General, GDRFA. https://www.tahawultech.com/news/smart-gates-to-replace-passport-officials-at-dubai-airports-by-2030/

Uber's flying taxi seeks alternative launch city following Dubai delays

Uber Technologies has re-opened a contest to select the first international city to launch its proposed flying taxi project, following apparent delays in getting the service off the ground in Dubai.  https://www.tahawultech.com/news/uber-flying-taxi-dubai-launch-city/

Dubai labourers to get drone delivered suhoor meals during Ramadan

Suhoor meals will be delivered to mosques and surrounding areas with the help of drones during the holy month of Ramadan, according to a new initiative by The Community Development Authority in Dubai.  The drones are said to be able to carry almost 10kgs of meals in just one trip. The new ... https://www.tahawultech.com/news/drones-suhoor-meals-dubai-ramadan/

RTA launches Dubai's first 24/7 smart customer service centre

The centre has two self-service machines, which provide a range of services for licensing of drivers and vehicles as well as services related to NOCs. https://www.tahawultech.com/news/rta-launches-dubais-first-24-7-smart-customer-service-centre/

Seven criteria to consider when choosing a managed service provider

Outsourcing of IT operations and partnering with an external service provider can enable organisations to focus more on business critical issues and other strategic functions, but the desired benefits of outsourcing, can only be achieved with the right kind of partner. When evaluating managed service providers, consider the following seven criteria to make an informed decision. https://www.tahawultech.com/insight/seven-criteria-to-consider-when-choosing-a-managed-service-provider/

“AI will affect everything”: Abdulaziz Al Ghurair

Abdulaziz Abdulla Al Ghurair Abdulaziz Al Ghurair, chairman of the Family Business Council – Gulf and Mashreq, has said that technology will inevitably affect family business culture, as well as highlighting their need to make effective succession planning for future generations. Al Ghurair was s... https://www.tahawultech.com/cnme/news/ai-affect-abdulaziz-al-ghurair/

"Technology is an adventure": CPI Media Group managing editor

Over 250 technology industry stalwarts from vendor, distributor and reseller companies descended to Jumeirah Emirates Towers on Tuesday, 8th May 2018 for Reseller Middle East’s ninth annual Partner Excellence Awards. https://www.tahawultech.com/news/technology-is-an-adventure-cpi-media-group-managing-editor/

Facebook announces biggest management overhaul to date

Facebook Inc Chief Executive Mark Zuckerberg has announced the launch of a blockchain division in the company. https://www.tahawultech.com/news/facebook-fuels-blockchain-drive-with-new-division/

Global tech firms team up to foil rhino poachers in Africa

Global technology giants, Dimension Data and Cisco, has announced that they are expanding their anti-poaching Connected Conservation programme into Zambia, Kenya, and Mozambique to continue protecting rhino, as well as help fight the war on the startling numbers of African savanna elephant being poached. https://www.tahawultech.com/news/global-tech-firms-partner-to-foil-rhino-poachers-in-africa/

Dubai spotlights technology's role in the future of jobs

Fareda Abdullah Mohammed Al Ali, Assistant Undersecretary for National Employment, Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation, UAE The influence of disruptive technology on organizations and what it will mean for jobs, skills and the future of the workplace are among the issues in spotlight... https://www.tahawultech.com/news/dubai-spotlights-technologys-role-in-the-future-of-jobs/

Kodak Alaris rebrands information management division

Kodak Alaris has announced that its Information Management division will now operate under the name “Alaris, a Kodak Alaris business.” https://www.tahawultech.com/cnme/news/kodak-alaris-rebrands-information-management-division/

Filming surgeries violates a patient's privacy: Dubai Health Authority

The Dubai Health Authority’s (DHA) Health Regulation Department has issued a circular banning all medical facilities in the emirate from filming patients during surgery. https://www.tahawultech.com/news/filming-surgeries-violates-a-patients-privacy-dha/

Sharjah spotlights scientific research and innovation

Dr. Sheikh Sultan bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah has recently attended the 12th Annual Scientific Research Forum “Research and Innovation Serving the Community” at Al Razi Hall in Medical and Health Sciences Colleges at University of Sharjah, UoS. https://www.tahawultech.com/news/sharjah-spotlights-scientific-research-and-innovation/

UAE's Mars mission will inspire future generations, says minister

UAE’s Mission to Mars will not only contribute to scientific knowledge, but also inspire the next generation, according to Minister of State for Advanced Sciences Sarah bin Yousef Al Amiri. https://www.tahawultech.com/news/uaes-mars-mission-will-inspire-future-generations/

Scientific advancements support Dubai's strategic objectives: Sheikh Hamdan

Crown Prince of Dubai and Chairman of the Board of Trustees of the Dubai Future Foundation (DFF) Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum said that learning about the latest scientific findings and discoveries across various fields and acquiring the most advanced knowledge that can help meet the vital needs of human beings has become critical today, given the growing challenges facing the world. https://www.tahawultech.com/news/scientific-advancements-support-dubais-strategic-objectives-sheikh-hamdan/

Sariya IT signs distribution deal with 2CRSI

Sariya IT Company and 2CRSI have officially announced a distribution agreement for the GCC. https://www.tahawultech.com/resellerme/channel/sariya-it-signs-distribution-deal-with-2crsi/

Reseller ME hails excellence in IT channel leadership and innovation

Reseller Middle East’s Partner Excellence Awards returns once again celebrated and recognised accomplishments in the regional IT channel community.   The ninth edition of the awards kicked-off at Jumierah Emirates Towers and was attended by over 250 industry stalwarts, and recognised 30 org... https://www.tahawultech.com/resellerme/channel/reseller-me-hails-excellence-in-it-channel-leadership-and-innovation/amp/

All the big news from Margin Builder Forum 2018

Ramkumar Balakrishnan, Redington Value, speaking at Margin Builder Forum 2018 Reseller Middle East’s inaugural Margin Builder Forum 2018 kicked off this morning with an insightful keynote address by Redington Value’s president Ramkumar Balakrishnan, Gathering over 100 attendees across partner fir... https://www.tahawultech.com/resellerme/news/all-the-big-news-from-margin-builder-forum-2018/

What the future holds for the IT channel

Reseller Middle East’s inaugural Margin Builder Forum rounded off with an engaging enthralling panel discussion with industry experts that explored what was in store for the future of the IT channel. Moderated by Reseller Middle East editor Janees Reghelini, the discussion was kicked off by R... https://www.tahawultech.com/resellerme/news/margin-builder-forum-future/

"Channel partners often unaware of risks": Margin Builder

Reseller Middle East’s inaugural Margin Builder Forum hosted an enthralling panel discussion with industry experts that tackled some of the main challenges that partners and distributors are now facing. Moderated by Reseller Middle East editor Janees Reghelini, the discussion was kicked off by A... https://www.tahawultech.com/resellerme/news/margin-builder-forum-risks/

Region's first InsureTech firm goes live

Dubai-based startup, Aqeed.com, has reportedly raised $18 million from its corporate shareholders in Series A round of funding. https://www.tahawultech.com/news/regions-first-insuretech-firm-goes-live/

"Channel partners cannot be mere conduits": Margin Builder Forum panel

Reseller Middle East’s inaugural Margin Builder Forum kicked off with a fascinating panel discussion with industry experts that tackled some of the biggest issues that affect partner profitability. https://www.tahawultech.com/resellerme/channel/channel-partners-cannot-be-mere-conduits-margin-builder-forum-panel/

Technology drives human progress across world: Michael Dell

Over 14,000 IT players descended to Las Vegas recently for Dell Technologies World 2018, where the tech giant discussed how it can enable today’s businesses realise their digital future. https://www.tahawultech.com/cnme/news/technology-drives-human-progress-across-world-michael-dell/

Careem backs Egypt's law regulating ride-sharing services

Egypt’s parliament has approved a new law to govern popular ride-hailing apps Uber and Careem. https://www.tahawultech.com/news/careem-backs-egypts-law-regulating-ride-sharing-services/