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Saeed Mohammed Al Tayer, MD and CEO of Dubai Electricity and Water Authority, DEWA, has inaugurated DEWA’s Digital Command Centre. https://www.tahawultech.com/industry/energy/dewa-opens-ai-powered-digital-command-centre/

As part of his official visit to India, Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan visited the Hyderabad Information Technology and Engineering Consultancy City (HITEC City). https://www.tahawultech.com/region/uae/uaes-sheikh-abdullah-bin-zayed-praises-indias-tech-initiatives/

The Facebook-owned instant messaging service WhatsApp has released a new feature that will give group chat admins more power. https://www.tahawultech.com/industry/technology/whatsapp-new-feature-group-chat/

Etisalat announced its commitment to adapt and implement a common approach to IoT security guidelines that will outline best practices and recommendations for the entire IoT ecosystem. https://www.tahawultech.com/region/uae/uaes-etisalat-commitment-securing-internet-of-things/

Abu Dhabi has been named a leader in the Middle East and Africa region in McKinsey Global Institute’s ‘Smart Cities: Digital Solutions for a More Livable Future,” study. https://www.tahawultech.com/region/uae/abu-dhabi-tops-smart-city-ranking-middle-east/

During WWDC earlier this month, there was one app that was conspicuously missing from the iOS 12 demo: Maps. Instead of adding AR directions or AI-powered restaurant recommendations, Apple is tackling the biggest problem with Maps: the maps themselves. A new report by TechCrunch’s Matthew Pan... https://www.tahawultech.com/news/apple-maps-overhaul-data/

Bitcoin declined 4.2 percent to $5,791 on Friday, the lowest level since November, according to Bloomberg composite prices. The cryptocurrency recovered on Saturday in Asian hours, rising 8.6 percent to $6,397 at 11:35 a.m. in Tokyo, according to Bitstamp. Bitcoin is getting ever-closer to... https://www.tahawultech.com/news/bitcoin-year-low-tokens-hit-zero/

SoftBank CEO Masayoshi Son U.S. president Donald Trump said on Thursday that SoftBank CEO Masayoshi Son is increasing his investment in the United States to $72 billion, significantly more than the $50 billion he had previously pledged.  In 2016, Son pledged to invest $50 billion and create ... https://www.tahawultech.com/news/masayoshi-son-trump-72-billion/

Amazon is buying its way into the heart of U.S. healthcare, shaking up a prescription-drug industry already in the midst of a broader transformation, and is set to pay about $1 billion for Boston-based online pharmacy PillPack, a person familiar with the matter told Bloomberg. Insurance... https://www.tahawultech.com/news/amazon-pillpack-1billion-pharmacy/

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Emirates Institute of Banking and Financial Studies (EIBFS) in association with leading UAE banks and insurance companies, has launched the EIBFS Fintech Training Lab seeking to enhance access to skills training in the latest digital technologies revolutionising the financial sector. The... https://www.tahawultech.com/industry/financial-services/uae-banks-collaborate-to-promote-fintech-education/

Alphabet self-driving unit Waymo will need “a large number” of cars to expand its robo-taxi service to Europe, its chief executive told a newspaper, Reuters reported. https://www.tahawultech.com/region/global/waymo-needs-large-number-of-cars-for-european-operations/

Boeing has announced its investment in Matternet, a California-based startup pioneering safe, on-demand unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) delivery operations in urban environments. https://www.tahawultech.com/region/global/boeing-backs-uav-startup/

Trukkin CEO Janardan Dalmia “If I hadn’t started Trukkin, it’s inevitable that somebody else would have come up with something similar.” Janardan Dalmia appreciates just how quickly technology is now changing the world, and just how relentlessly it is disrupting all industries. He now counts his ... https://www.tahawultech.com/features/trukkin-janardan-dalmia-ceo/

Data exists everywhere – generated by seemingly every “thing.” And we’re just getting started, it’s what I’ve been calling “Lots of Data Everywhere,” or L.O.D.E. – perhaps the “Mother LODE.” https://www.tahawultech.com/insight/the-mother-l-o-d-e-a-software-defining-moment-in-it/

The battery storage solution is the first in the world to be connected to an offshore wind farm. https://www.tahawultech.com/industry/energy/uaes-masdar-unveils-worlds-first-battery-storage-system-for-offshore-wind-farm/

Cisco in the Middle East celebrated several accomplishments of the Cisco Networking Academy, its IT skills and career-building programme available to learning institutions and individuals worldwide.  https://www.tahawultech.com/industry/education/cisco-networking-initiative-educates-over-7-8-million-students/

Apla, a Blockchain protocol specifically designed for building government and enterprise platforms, has unveiled its partnership with HalalGuide. https://www.tahawultech.com/industry/technology/halal-products-now-available-on-this-blockchain-powered-platform/

Dubai Aviation Engineering Projects (DAEP) has introduced new projects aimed at developing the aviation industry under the umbrella of the Dubai 10X initiative. https://www.tahawultech.com/region/uae/dubai-plans-hub-air-space-travel-10x/

Abu Dhabi’s Department of Economic Development, ADDED, and Abu Dhabi’s Smart Solutions and Services Authority, ADSSSA, have implemented the “Tamm” system. https://www.tahawultech.com/region/uae/abu-dhabi-economic-licence-system-tamm/

A dodgy chain-mail scam is said to be doing the rounds on WhatsApp once again, becoming the latest in a long line of attempts by cyber-savvy tricksters to hack users of the instant messaging app. The message being circulated highlights a malicious video, dubbed ‘Martinelli’, that will rep... https://www.tahawultech.com/news/whatsapp-hoax-uae/

Facebook’s on Wednesday has reversed its controversial ban on cryptocurrency ads and will now allow some preapproved advertisers to promote crypto businesses and services, like exchanges. https://www.tahawultech.com/industry/financial-services/facebooks-latest-move-a-game-changer-for-cryptocurrencies/

VIVA Bahrain has collaborated with Payment International Enterprise (PIE) to launch new self-service machines allowing customers to complete various transactions via a one stop solution. https://www.tahawultech.com/region/bahrain/bahrain-telco-intalls-self-service-kiosks/

The judging panel features a collection of the Middle East’s digital leaders across a range of industries – many of whom have brought transformative strategies to their respective organisations in recent years, and know first-hand what it takes to be a truly innovative business. https://www.tahawultech.com/news/future-enterprise-awards-judging-panel/

E-commerce and electronic retail brands such as Amazon, souq.com, Sharaf DG and Jumbo Electronics are among the top 10 “intimate brands” in the UAE. https://www.tahawultech.com/industry/retail/e-commerce-electronics-firms-among-most-intimate-brands-in-uae/

Batelco is now an official Microsoft Azure ExpressRoute partner, which enables its customers’ access to Microsoft Cloud Services over Batelco’s robust global network consisting of 26+ PoPs around the globe. https://www.tahawultech.com/region/bahrain/batelco-partners-with-global-tech-firm-to-expand-cloud-offerings/

Cybercriminals extended their operations in cryptojacking and other cryptocurrency mining schemes, where perpetrators hijack victims’ browsers or infect their systems to secretly use them to mine for legitimate cryptocurrencies such as Bitcoin. https://www.tahawultech.com/industry/technology/cryptocurrency-mining-attacks-skyrocket-in-q1-report/

Schneider has teamed with JAGGAER, an independent spend management company, to save shippers on spot transportation requests. https://www.tahawultech.com/industry/transport-logistics/schneider-boosts-logistics-services-with-enhanced-digital-platform/

Michel Nader, Regional Director, Data Protection Solutions, Middle East, Turkey and Africa (META Region), Dell EMC, shares insights on the critical strategies needed for protecting data. https://www.tahawultech.com/insight/how-enterprises-can-get-a-handle-on-data/

The Business Regustration & Licensing (BRL) sector in the Department of Economic Development (DED), Dubai, has signed two separate agreements with the Abu Dhabi Commercial Bank (ADCB) and Mashreq Bank to ensure provision of banking services to e-Traders. The agreements will ensure stronger... https://www.tahawultech.com/industry/financial-services/dubai-ded-strengthens-support-to-e-traders/

StarLink has announced the signing of the distribution partnership with ATAR Labs for the Middle East and North Africa. https://www.tahawultech.com/channel/starlink-to-enable-soc-efficiencies-with-new-deal/

The report analysed shopping perceptions from thousands of members of Generation Z (Gen Z) and found that this powerful group of shoppers share a love of real-world retail experience, augmented by technology. https://www.tahawultech.com/industry/retail/gen-z-real-world-retail-over-online-shopping/

RTA’s Dubai Taxi Corporation (DTC) has held its Government Innovation Lab 2018 that aimed at concluding creative ideas and suggestions to induce a positive change in Dubai Taxi services. https://www.tahawultech.com/industry/transport-logistics/dubai-taxi-fosters-innovation-in-transport-services/

Emirates Flight Catering is set to co-invest $40 million to build the world’s largest vertical farming facility near Al Maktoum International Airport at Dubai World Central. https://www.tahawultech.com/video/emirates-vertical-farming-40m/

As their businesses grow, companies increasingly embrace new business tools and cloud services in an attempt to make their employees’ working lives more efficient and flexible, as well as reduce expenditures. https://www.tahawultech.com/enterprise/sme/smbs-still-struggle-with-over-complicated-it-infrastructure/

Digital learning firm, DiscoverBlockchain, has announced plans to develop a blockchain-based network that will enable users to securely work and exchange knowledge. https://www.tahawultech.com/industry/education/digital-learning-firm-to-transform-knowledge-sharing-in-uae/

Microsoft on Monday brought together the world’s leading experts on data centre technologies to address GCC ICT professionals, in the region’s first Gulf Data Centre Community meetup, as part of the company’s ongoing efforts to bridge the regional cloud-skills gap. https://www.tahawultech.com/vendor/microsoft-regional-it-experts-data-centre-transformation/

Commvault has announced a new partnership with IBM, in which IBM Business Resiliency Services will be able to provide a managed service based on the Commvault software portfolio of data management and protection software, including the Commvault Data Platform. https://www.tahawultech.com/vendor/commvault-ibm-simplify-data-management-and-protection/

Emirates Flight Catering (EKFC) will co-invest $40 million to build the world’s largest vertical farming facility near Al Maktoum International Airport at Dubai World Central. https://www.tahawultech.com/region/uae/emirates-to-build-40-million-vertical-farming-facility-in-dubai/

Nominations for tahawultech.com’s Future Security Awards 2018 are now officially open. https://www.tahawultech.com/featured-video/future-security-awards-nominations/

Avaya Holdings has introduced a new version of the Avaya Workforce Optimisation suite, which improves service quality, operational and employee productivity and data privacy with a series of new features and tools. https://www.tahawultech.com/industry/technology/avaya-gdpr-workforce-optimisation-suite/

Banking and finance security innovations in the UAE is set to drive the GCC’s cybersecurity market to $8 billion in 2018 as organisations optimise emerging technologies such as facial recognition. iris scans and crypto currency. https://www.tahawultech.com/region/uae/fintech-catapult-gcc-cybsersecurity-market-8-billion/

Technologies such as robotics and AI are a big draw for young talent with 33 percent of millennials wanting the opportunity to work at the cutting edge of new developments. https://www.tahawultech.com/industry/technology/robotics-ai-a-big-draw-for-young-tech-talents-study/

The Dubai Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has recently enabled payment of fees using Near Field Communication (NFC) technology of smartphones and devices at Customer Happiness Centres. https://www.tahawultech.com/industry/transport-logistics/rta-diversifies-payment-methods-for-dubai-motorists/

Thales and Microsoft partner to develop a unique Defence Cloud solution for armed forces. Based on Microsoft Azure Stack platform, Defence Cloud is a services-oriented and flexible hybrid cloud environment that will be fully cyber secured and adapted to military resilience constraints by... https://www.tahawultech.com/industry/technology/global-tech-firms-take-military-defence-to-the-cloud/

Etisalat has announced that it is offering six month free access to ‘Apple Music’ for its postpaid customers. The new offering provide users access to tens of millions of songs via iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch, Apple TV, and Mac, as well as PC or Android. Etisalat said its postpaid... https://www.tahawultech.com/industry/technology/etisalat-offers-six-months-free-access-to-apple-music/

The State Audit Institution (SAI) has organised a workshop on modern auditing in the technological age, WAM reported. https://www.tahawultech.com/industry/financial-services/workshop-raises-awareness-on-modern-auditing-practices-in-uae/

tahawultech.com is putting the spotlight on organisations and projects that have invested in innovative security initiatives that brought unprecedented value to their businesses. https://www.tahawultech.com/news/tahawultech-com-spotlights-excellence-in-security/

Video makers with millions of subscribers on popular video sharing platform YouTube expressed frustration about certain alert features used by the platform, Reuters reported. https://www.tahawultech.com/industry/technology/video-makers-criticise-youtube-over-amend-subscription-tool/

The Abu Dhabi City Municipality, ADM, has launched a new service aimed at engaging community members. https://www.tahawultech.com/region/uae/abu-dhabi-rolls-intelligent-system-to-promote-social-responsibility/

Dubai Investments has announced that its joint venture Emirates Insolaire the sustainable, energy-efficient coloured solar panel technology has received positive response from international players. https://www.tahawultech.com/industry/energy/dubais-coloured-solar-panel-tech-gets-strong-response-at-global-event/

Infinix has partnered with Google to launch the all-new Infinix Note 5 as part of Android One programme, designed to deliver the best Android OS experience powered by artificial intelligence. https://www.tahawultech.com/industry/technology/infinix-unveils-ai-powered-smartphone/

Abu Dhabi Global Market’s new framework will regulate crypto asset activities, including those undertaken by exchanges and other intermediaries in the finance hub. https://www.tahawultech.com/region/uae/abu-dhabi-finance-hub-to-regulate-crypto-assets/

Facebook on Tuesday launched a quarterly print magazine called Grow aimed at business leaders and execs. https://www.tahawultech.com/region/global/after-building-an-online-empire-facebook-dabbles-in-print-media/

AUH is now offering transit visas on arrival and optimising digital platforms for flight updates and passenger processing systems as well as providing stronger Wi-Fi connection. https://www.tahawultech.com/industry/travel-hospitality/abu-dhabi-enhances-traveler-experience-this-summer/

The Bitfury Group has expanded its global operations into the UAE, opening a Dubai office that underscores their commitment to building blockchain-based solutions for governments, companies and institutions across the region. https://www.tahawultech.com/industry/technology/global-blockchain-firm-sets-up-shop-in-dubai/

The Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) has met with a number of technology leaders from the public and private sector during a visit to the US. https://www.tahawultech.com/industry/energy/dewa-strengthens-ties-with-us-tech-firms/

UAE students who dream of traveling to space, engineering rockets, or delving into the depths of designing a mission to Mars will be able to attend the summer camp led by NASA experts. https://www.tahawultech.com/industry/education/nasa-summer-space-camp-opens-in-dubai-this-summer/

The UAE and Kuwait were found to be among the most vulnerable in a Trend Micro report analysing worldwide threats. https://www.tahawultech.com/video/gcc-nations-among-most-vulnerable-to-cyber-attacks-globally/

Synology has released two major backup applications in Active Backup suite of packages, the official version of Active Backup for Office 365 that supports SaaS cloud backup, and the beta version of Active Backup for Business that provides data availability for workloads in physical and virtual environments. https://www.tahawultech.com/vendor/synology-enables-organisations-protect-data-with-new-backup-apps/

The International Institute for Tolerance part of Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum Global Initiatives has launched the World Tolerance Summit to promote diversity through innovation. https://www.tahawultech.com/region/uae/uae-to-promote-embracing-diversity-through-innovation/

The worldwide wearables market is forecast to ship 124.9 million units by the end of 2018, but the market for wristbands is expected to decline 6.6%.  https://www.tahawultech.com/industry/technology/wristband-smartwatches-idc-research/

The second edition of the tahawultech.com Evolve Forum will shed light on strategies needed for regional businesses to map out their transformation journey and how to embrace digital through the right vision and leadership. https://www.tahawultech.com/news/evolve-2018-fast-track-your-business-transformation/

Abu Dhabi Police has reportedly processed 4,462,784 digital transactions last year, enabling the entity to save up to $353 million (AED1.3 billion) and 9.5 million client visits. https://www.tahawultech.com/region/uae/abui-dhabi-police-save-digital-services/

The UAE Ministry of Interior has recently signed a strategic agreement with telco Etisalat to work together for the supply, installation, operation and maintenance of fire alarm systems in homes and link them with the civil defence operation rooms. https://www.tahawultech.com/region/uae/smart-fire-alarm-systems-to-be-installed-in-uae-homes/

Bahrain Development Bank (BDB) has announced that the Al Waha Fund of Funds has successfully closed its $100 million fundraising round. https://www.tahawultech.com/region/bahrain/bahrain-vc-raises-100m-to-support-middle-east-tech-startups/

The UAE accounted for 2.4 million of the 1.7 billion ransomware attacks detected globally in Q1 of 2018, according to a recent report by cybersecurity solutions firm Trend Micro. https://www.tahawultech.com/region/uae/uae-kuwait-among-most-attractive-targets-of-cyber-attacks-in-the-gulf/

Egypt continues to face a growing threat from cyber-attacks with malware detections in Q1 of 2018 reaching 253,995, the second highest figure in the North African region. https://www.tahawultech.com/region/global/egypt-accounts-for-3-97m-of-global-ransomware-threats-study/

The UAE National Archives has launched three new publications that are available on its smart platform, WAM reported. https://www.tahawultech.com/region/uae/uae-national-archives-updates-smart-platform/

ConsenSys Ventures has announced that it will be accepting applications for the Tachyon accelerator. https://www.tahawultech.com/enterprise/startup-enterprise/consensys-ventures-unveils-new-blockchain-focused-accelerator-programme/

Dell, as part of its continuous commitment to society, team members and the environment, has unveiled updated its 2020 Legacy of Good initiative. https://www.tahawultech.com/vendor/dell-spotlights-sustainable-design-and-technology/

The UAE Space Agency and the South African National Space Agency, SANSA, signed MoU for cooperation between them in the areas of peaceful exploration of the outer space. https://www.tahawultech.com/region/uae/uae-advances-space-exploration-vision-with-new-deal/

Norton shares eight easy steps parents can consider to protect their children and find the right approach for their family. https://www.tahawultech.com/region/uae/top-tips-dubai-parents-children-safe-online/

A majority of UAE parents (96 percent) worry about their children’s online safety but many may not know how to protect them, according to a recent study by Norton. https://www.tahawultech.com/region/uae/uae-parents-concerned-but-dont-take-action-in-protecting-kids-online/

Set to take place on Monday 17th September 2018 at the Habtoor Grand Resort and Spa in Dubai Marina, Power of 4 will explore the challenges and opportunities that organisations will face in this new digital era of human-machine collaboration. https://www.tahawultech.com/news/why-you-should-attend-power-of-4/

The drivers – referred to as Captainahs – will begin working with Careem from today as part of the company’s ongoing mission to simplify and improve lies in the region. https://www.tahawultech.com/news/careem-captinahs-saudi-arabia/

The Department of Economic Development (DED) in Dubai and Visa have launched a consumer education campaign that aims to promote safe card usage and provide consumers with tips and advice to protect themselves against payment-related fraud. https://www.tahawultech.com/region/uae/over-60-of-uae-consumers-use-unsecured-wifi-when-shopping-online/

Women in Saudi Arabia can now legally get behind the wheel of a car for the first time as the kingdom lifts its longstanding ban on women driving. https://www.tahawultech.com/region/saudi-arabia/saudi-women-take-the-wheel-as-driving-ban-officially-ends/

Prince Mohammed bin Salman College for Cybersecurity, Artificial Intelligence and Advanced Technologies has reportedly signed a strategic partnership deal with Stanford University in the US. https://www.tahawultech.com/region/saudi-arabia/saudi-arabia-ties-up-with-us-university-to-enhance-cybersecurity-education/

A look at the first pod prototype for Dubai’s proposed 700mph Hyperloop was unveiled on Saturday. https://www.tahawultech.com/region/uae/dubai-abu-dhabi-hyperloop/

While IT, and most businesses, have been focused on operational excellence for the past 20-30 years, Gartner analysts said it’s time security leaders put the focus on customer experience. https://www.tahawultech.com/industry/technology/five-steps-security-leaders-can-take-to-boost-customer-experience/

Hewlett-Packard HP-85 is an all-in-one portable computer system with a built-in keyboard, 5-inch screen, thermal printer, tape storage unit, and the BASIC programming language. https://www.tahawultech.com/industry/technology/vintage-tech-hewlett-packard-hp-85/

It’s a sad fact, that cyber-attacks often go hand in hand with major sporting events, including the World Cup, as they give cyber criminals easy access to a frequent stream of online activities from incautious soccer fans https://www.tahawultech.com/industry/technology/top-tips-to-stay-ahead-of-potential-cyber-threats-during-the-world-cup/

Help AG is set to host its flagship Security Spotlight Forum in Dubai and Abu Dhabi on the 25th and 26th of June respectively under the theme ‘AI and Machine Learning in Cyber Security’. https://www.tahawultech.com/enterprise/help-ag-to-spotlight-how-ai-and-machine-learning-impact-cybersecurity/

Area 2071, the physical embodiment of the UAE Centennial 2071 Plan, has announced that it will be collaborating with global technology company SAP on innovations to help inspire creative minds and fuel digital government. https://www.tahawultech.com/region/uae/uae-area-2071-sap-digitisation/

Dubai Future Foundation has announced that it will be hosting the EY wavespace centre within Area 2071 in Dubai. https://www.tahawultech.com/region/uae/dubai-area-2071-to-host-eys-innovation-centre/

The Mohammed Bin Rashid Space Centre (MBRSC), and The Russian Federal Space Agency, Roscosmos, signed a cooperation agreement to send the first Emirati astronaut to space to participate in scientific research as part of the Russian space mission. https://www.tahawultech.com/region/uae/uae-gears-up-to-send-first-emirati-astronaut-to-space/

The Honor 10 Global Theme Design Contest formally begins May 25th, inviting designers from all around the world to send in their thematic interface designs. https://www.tahawultech.com/industry/technology/honor-opens-global-theme-design-contest/

SoftBank Group Corp’s CEO Masayoshi Son said on Wednesday he plans to devote the bulk of his time on the double down on the firm’s ambitious tech investment strategy. https://www.tahawultech.com/region/global/softbanks-masayoshi-son-hunt-global-tech-unicorns/

As part of its efforts to promote the use of renewable energy, Samsung Electronics has announaced plans to source renewable energy for 100 percent of the energy used for all of its factories, office buildings, and operational facilities in the United States, Europe and China by 2020. https://www.tahawultech.com/region/global/samsung-electronics-announces-100-commitment-to-renewable-energy/

Facebook -owned social network Instagram launched a mobile app on Wednesday dedicated to user-generated videos up to an hour long. https://www.tahawultech.com/industry/technology/its-time-for-video-to-move-forward-and-evolve-instagram-ceo/

The Smart Dubai Office (SDO) will highlight the latest developments in urban technology at the Dubai Smart City Innovation Conference, which the government firm will be hosting in Shanghai, China, on 24th to 27th June 2018. https://www.tahawultech.com/region/uae/dubai-to-take-smart-city-expertise-to-shanghai/

According to a source at the Electronic and Cyber Crime Combatting Department (ECCCD), affiliated to the Criminal Investigation Department, the majority of scammers who target users in Kuwait are from abroad. https://www.tahawultech.com/region/kuwait/cyber-scams-targeting-whatsapp-users-increase-in-kuwait/

According to a survey conducted by the Information Technology Authority (ITA) on the individuals’ satisfaction with eGovernment services in Oman, 81 percent use the government eServices. https://www.tahawultech.com/region/oman/oman-sees-increased-use-of-e-government-services/

Telecom operators du and Etisalat have announced that they teamed up with Dubai Properties to provide smart ICT infrastructure for its upcoming realty projects. https://www.tahawultech.com/industry/property/uae-telcos-to-develop-smart-realty-projects-with-dubai-properties/

Juniper Networks has announced its new MX Series 5G Universal Routing Platform along with several software innovations to provide the needed programmability, performance and flexibility for rapid service deployment in the cloud economy now and for years to come. https://www.tahawultech.com/vendor/juniper-networks-unveils-5g-iot-ready-routing-platform/

DHA has announced a new initiative that will grant Emirati high school graduates with scholarships to study science, medicine and other healthcare fields. https://www.tahawultech.com/region/uae/dubai-health-authority-support-emirati-students-to-study-science/

The Ministry of Education, MoE, and Alef Education have signed an agreement to apply the Alef Education Systems in ten Abu Dhabi-based public schools as of 1st September, 2018. https://www.tahawultech.com/region/uae/abu-dhabi-to-roll-out-ai-based-education-system/

Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC) has announced its partnership with Startupbootcamp to support the development of the growing FinTech and venture capital ecosystem in the Centre as well as promote entrepreneurship in the region. https://www.tahawultech.com/industry/financial-services/difc-bolsters-dubais-fintech-ecosystem-with-new-deal/

Qatar and Oman have reportedly signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to enhance and develop cooperation in the fields of science, higher education and technology. https://www.tahawultech.com/region/oman/oman-qatar-sign-pact-to-boost-stem-education/

The Russian Direct Investment Fund (RDIF) together with partners from Saudi Arabia intend to invest $2 billion in technology projects in 2019, according to a report by Russian news Agency Tass. https://www.tahawultech.com/region/saudi-arabia/saudi-arabia-russia-fuel-tech-industry-with-2-billion-in-investments/

Lucid Pay, a smart settlement platform, has recently integrated blockchain technology into the systems of the iconic five-star resort Atlantis, The Palm, making it the first for hotels worldwide. https://www.tahawultech.com/region/uae/blockchain-makes-headway-in-dubais-hospitality-industry/

Omar Sultan Al Olama, UAE’s Minister of State for Artificial Intelligence, member of the Board of Trustees of Dubai Future Foundation and deputy managing Director, has revealed a new initiative that aims to equip the next generation of Emiratis with leadership skills. https://www.tahawultech.com/industry/education/uae-empowers-future-leaders-ai-tech/

The digital platform economy is constantly transforming the way we work and interact. https://www.tahawultech.com/insight/why-global-enterprises-need-transparent-mobility/

The world’s largest digital ad-seller is expanding a set of controls that let people restrict particular ads and personal-targeting criteria, Bloomberg reported. https://www.tahawultech.com/region/global/google-users-banish-annoying-online-ads/

Passengers travelling through Dubai International, DXB, can now explore and experience the emirate without stepping out of the airport. https://www.tahawultech.com/region/uae/dubai-turns-tech-tourism-entice-travellers/

UAE’s Federal Tax Authority (FTA) has developed its e-services to include new features allowing taxable persons to link their accounts with an accredited tax agency. https://www.tahawultech.com/region/uae/federal-tax-authority-website-connects-users-tax-firms/

In recent months, the UAE has carved out its place on the global e-commerce map – and quite deliberately so. In October 2017, for example, the Dubai Airport Free Zone launched Dubai CommerCity. https://www.tahawultech.com/insight/why-the-uae-is-poised-to-be-the-next-e-commerce-capital/

The Telecommunications Regulatory Authority, TRA, represented by ICT Fund, and in cooperation with the Ministry of Education and Huawei, has launched the projects presentation phase of the “Seeds for the Future” 2018 Competition. https://www.tahawultech.com/region/uae/uae-raises-competitive-and-innovative-spirit-among-youth/

Microsoft has started introducing updates to Office.com and Office 365 designed to deliver a balance of power and simplicity with plans to roll them out to customers globally over the next few months. https://www.tahawultech.com/vendor/microsoft-announces-office-updates/

The international market for IoT device management and application enablement platforms surged to $1.1 billion in 2017, according to a new study by IoT analyst firm Berg Insight. https://www.tahawultech.com/region/global/global-iot-platform-market-poised-to-hit-4-9b/

Cybersecurity awareness programmes are beginning to gain ground among businesses, however, many of the professionals responsible for their implementation are challenged by a lack of time, budget and resources. https://www.tahawultech.com/industry/technology/cybersecurity-awareness-programmes-gain-traction-among-enterprises/

Dubai’s Reel Cinemas will soon provide UAE moviegoers with a 270-degree panoramic film viewing experience within a theatre setting. https://www.tahawultech.com/region/uae/reel-cinemas-brings-270-degree-cinema-experience-to-dubai/

The company has reportedly launched a registration portal that will serve as a one-stop shop for Saudi women interested in driving on Uber. https://www.tahawultech.com/region/saudi-arabia/uber-a-attract-more-women-drivers-in-saudi-arabia/

The Dubai Future Foundation’s new think tank, the Mohammed Bin Rashid Centre for Accelerated Research, has announced its 36 funded projects for its first challenge, the MBR Space Settlement Challenge. https://www.tahawultech.com/region/uae/uae-space-settlement-challenge-grants-funding-to-top-projects/

An update to Snapchat will enable users to unsend messages. Clear Chats are coming but there’s a catch. https://www.tahawultech.com/lifestyle/snapchat-users-can-now-unsend-messages/

The global gaming market will reach over $115 billion in 2018. At over $50 billion, the mobile gaming industry accounts for nearly half of all the global gaming revenue. https://www.tahawultech.com/region/middle-east/over-80-percent-uae-centennials-mobile-gamers/