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To make VAT compliance a reality but not a headache, companies must leverage IT solutions that store and manage sensitive information. https://www.tahawultech.com/insight/how-digitisation-enable-vat-compliance/

Microsoft is reportedly hopeful that the ban on Skype in the UAE will be lifted soon after discussions with telco authorities over the use of VoIP services. https://www.tahawultech.com/region/uae/microsoft-uae-lift-skype-ban/

Dubai RTA has announced that it will deploy 368 “smart” buses to transport about 8873 students in 17 schools during the new academic year that begins in September. https://www.tahawultech.com/region/uae/dubai-rta-smart-school-buses/

Facebook is rolling out its Watch video service globally one year after it launched in the United States with original entertainment news and sports content. https://www.tahawultech.com/industry/technology/facebooks-alternative-youtube-rolls-out-globally/

Apple has reportedly “accidentally” misplaced an official image of its iPhone XS and iPhone XS Plus. https://www.tahawultech.com/industry/technology/apple-accidentally-reveals-new-iphone/

UAE Space Agency director general has said that the announcement of the launch of KhalifaSat underscores the country’s outstanding capabilities in the field of space manufacturing. https://www.tahawultech.com/region/uae/khalifasat-launch-highlights-uaes-prowess-in-space-manufacturing/

Egypt is reportedly planning to build its own version of Sophia, the robot that was granted Saudi citizenship to dramatise the kingdom’s plan to build a $500 billion futuristic city. https://www.tahawultech.com/news/egypt-wants-its-own-robot-citizen-bloomberg/

Emirates Foundation has announced the renewal of their partnership with BP Exploration and Operating Company, designed to support youth development programmes throughout the UAE. https://www.tahawultech.com/industry/education/emirates-foundation-to-accelerate-innovation-among-uae-youth/

Expo 2020 offers Sweden the opportunity to strengthen its versatile image abroad and market itself as a knowledge-driven society supported by sustainable development. https://www.tahawultech.com/region/uae/nordic-country-flaunt-innovations-expo-2020-dubai/

India’s top court has asked WhatsApp to respond to a petition that alleges it breaches certain Indian regulations, Reuters reported. https://www.tahawultech.com/region/global/india-court-whatsapp-failure-check-fake-news/

Online spending in the UAE are on the rise as residents increasingly opt to shop on their smartphones with mobile spending expected to grow 26 percent by 2019 to reach nearly $5.4 billion, according to a new study. https://www.tahawultech.com/region/uae/uae-online-spending-increase/

The Dubai Financial Services Authority (DFSA) and the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) have recently entered into an agreement that provides a framework for cooperation and referrals between the innovation teams of each authority. https://www.tahawultech.com/industry/financial-services/dubais-dfsa-inks-fintech-deal-with-singapore-authority/

The first satellite made completely by Emirati engineers in the UAE, will be launched into orbit on October 29, according to the Mohammed bin Rashid Space Centre (MBRSC). https://www.tahawultech.com/region/uae/first-uae-made-satellite-all-set-for-lift-off/

Saudi Arabia’s NEOM project has appointed on Aradhana Khowala as the mega city’s managing director of Tourism. https://www.tahawultech.com/region/saudi-arabia/saudi-arabia-neom-appoints-tourism-head/

Standard Chartered to introduce industry-first end-to-end blockchain-based smart guarantees proposition in trade finance. https://www.tahawultech.com/industry/financial-services/standard-chartered-world-blockchain-trade-finance-guarantees/

Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) has launched DEWA Store on its smart app to provide exclusive offers and discounts to DEWA’s customers, in cooperation with a number of public and private sector companies. https://www.tahawultech.com/region/uae/dubai-smart-app-promises-more-happiness-to-customers/

India said on Tuesday it expected to spend $1.43 billion on its first manned space mission to be launched by 2022, Reuters reported. https://www.tahawultech.com/region/global/india-manned-space-mission-cost-cheaper-us-china/

Fujitsu’s vice president for the Middle East region, Farid Al-Sabbagh, says he believes that retail and finance are the most technologically advanced industries. https://www.tahawultech.com/video/fujitsu-farid-al-sabbagh-digital/

LG Electronics (LG) will unveil to the public at IFA 2018 its first “human-centric” wearable robot. https://www.tahawultech.com/industry/technology/lg-new-wearable-robot-help-heavy-lifting/

Cybercriminals are moving away from attention-grabbing ransomware attacks to more covert methods intended to steal money and valuable computing resources. https://www.tahawultech.com/industry/technology/cybercriminals-shifting-covert-methods-study/

Viveport has announced it now supports Oculus Rift compatible titles, a move that is part of the firm’s commitment to connect content creators to global audiences. https://www.tahawultech.com/region/global/viveport-content-become-available-oculus-rift/

Toyota Motor will reportedly invest $500 million in Uber Technologies to jointly work on developing self-driving cars, the companies announced recently. https://www.tahawultech.com/region/global/toyota-uber-invest-500m-self-driving-cars/

US President Donald Trump warned Google, Facebook and Twitter to tread carefully on after recently accusing Internet and social media firms of political bias and censorship, without providing evidence, Reuters reported. https://www.tahawultech.com/region/global/trump-warns-google-facebook-twitter-tread-carefully/

Facebook-owned image or video sharing social network Instagram has reportedly set out to thwart duplicity with an option to authenticate high-profile accounts, AFP reported. https://www.tahawultech.com/region/global/instagram-adds-new-security-features/

Prabhu Ramachandran, Facilio Facilio, an Atlanta-based FM Tech start-up, has announced that it established a strong foothold in Dubai across IoT & AI-driven applications designed to unify building performance in real-time, within its first year of operations in the Middle East. Expanding its... https://www.tahawultech.com/industry/property/ai-driven-fm-tech-start-up-seeks-more-footprint-in-middle-east/

Following an overwhelmingly positive reaction to the original concept for ‘the most beautiful electric car in the world’, Jaguar Classic has confirmed it will offer all-electric E-types for sale. https://www.tahawultech.com/industry/transport-logistics/in-pictures-jaguar-e-type-zero-electric-car/

Miral, Yas Island’s creator of destinations has inked a partnership with Microsoft on an ambitious digital-transformation journey that promises to reshape the global leisure and entertainment industry. https://www.tahawultech.com/industry/technology/abu-dhabi-yas-island-microsoft-theme-park-experience/

Tristar’s group head of IT Adam Lalani A key figure behind one of the Middle East’s shining Blockchain success stories has said that feverish excitement around the technology has the potential to do its prospects more harm than good.   Tristar’s group head of IT Adam Lalani, who is a pane... https://www.tahawultech.com/news/world-needs-blockchain-reality-check-tech-expert/

Uber is planning to shift from cars to electric bicycles for shorter journeys as part of its long-term strategy, according to the ride-hailing firm’s CEO Dara Khosrowshahi. https://www.tahawultech.com/region/global/uber-electric-bicycles-europe/

Samsung Gulf Electronics has launched the Galaxy Tab S4, the new 2-in-1 Android tablet designed for people who want to do more on the go, in the UAE. https://www.tahawultech.com/industry/retail/uae-techies-can-now-own-samsungs-galaxy-tab-s4/

Honeywell has announced the launch of Process Safety Suite, which centralises and synchronises disparate process safety data to eliminate errors and inconsistencies. https://www.tahawultech.com/industry/honeywell-unveils-new-platform-for-process-safety-management/

Impersonation attacks have increased by 80 percent globally, according to Mimecast’s Email Security Risk Assessment (ESRA), https://www.tahawultech.com/industry/technology/impersonation-attacks-rise-globally-mimecast/

The worldwide infrastructure as a service (IaaS) market grew 29.5 percent in 2017 to total $23.5 billion, up from $18.2 billion in 2016, according to Gartner, Inc. https://www.tahawultech.com/region/global/amazon-leads-global-public-cloud-race-gartner/

Our brains have an “auto-correct” feature that we deploy when re-interpreting ambiguous sounds, a team of scientists has discovered. https://www.tahawultech.com/region/global/human-brains-auto-correct-features-study-nyu/

Finnish telecom network equipment maker Nokia has secured a $572 million (EUR 500 million) loan from the European Investment Bank, Reuters reported. https://www.tahawultech.com/region/global/nokia-secures-572-million-5g-development/

In line with its mission to “deliver more local experiences,” video streaming service Netflix has reportedly made alterations to its UAE pricing. https://www.tahawultech.com/region/uae/netflix-eyes-more-local-content-with-uae-dirham-rates/

Smart home security firm Ring has announced that it is collaborating with Hitches and Glitches (H&G), a Dubai-based, technology-led home maintenance company, which is part of the Farnek Group. https://www.tahawultech.com/industry/property/amazons-smart-home-security-firm-signs-retail-deal-in-uae/

A delegation from the UAE will participate in the upcoming Locus Chain World Summit in Singapore, which aims to explore the scope of expanding ‘Locus Chain’ blockchain technology across all industries. https://www.tahawultech.com/region/uae/uae-backs-blockchain-summit-in-singapore/

Facebook is reportedly testing a new feature called ‘things in common,’ which lets users connect with strangers. https://www.tahawultech.com/region/global/facebook-new-feature-friends-with-strangers/

World leaders underlined the need for greater female participation in the digital economy at the G20 Digital Economy Ministerial Meeting in Salta, Argentina. https://www.tahawultech.com/region/global/g20-sets-out-to-close-gender-divide-in-the-digital-era/

du, from Emirates Integrated Telecommunications Company (EITC), has opened nine new outlets at various locations in the UAE to provide customers with a more efficient and enhanced retail experience. https://www.tahawultech.com/region/uae/uae-telco-ramps-up-physical-presence-to-be-closer-to-customers/

While the global e-commerce market continues to grow, today’s consumers still like to visit brick-and-mortar stores regularly and retailers must rethink their business model in order to stay ahead of the curve. https://www.tahawultech.com/industry/retail/brick-and-mortar-stores-can-thrive-in-the-digital-era-study/

With the aim to revolutions job hunting and recruitment in the Middle East and North Africa region, Bayt.com has launched a series of artificial intelligence-powered features onto its platform. https://www.tahawultech.com/region/uae/bayt-com-ai-middle-east-job/

DIFC Courts chief executive and registrar Amna Sultan Al Owais says that she hopes to deliver the “courts of the future” through the use of technology. https://www.tahawultech.com/video/difc-courts-ceo-courts-future/

Trading in Tesla shares in Germany on Monday pointed to a five percent drop when US markets open, Reuters reported. https://www.tahawultech.com/region/global/tesla-shares-plummet-musk-abandons-buyout/

The Landmark Group has reportedly launched a visual search ‘snap-to-buy’ technology across 10 of its most successful brands. https://www.tahawultech.com/industry/retail/middle-east-retail-brand-introduces-visual-search-tech/

Technology has innumerable benefits for business. The explosive growth of devices, applications and networks have not only changed our personal lives, but our working lives too. https://www.tahawultech.com/insight/unlocking-potential-digital-workplace/

Businessmentals, the e-commerce venture that provides professional support and business know-how to small business owners, has launched the first in a series of mobile applications. https://www.tahawultech.com/industry/technology/tnew-app-can-help-smes-calculate-vat/

German engineering firm Bosch has launched an app Perfectly Keyless, which enables the smartphone to replace the analogue vehicle key. https://www.tahawultech.com/industry/technology/bosch-puts-car-keys-onto-smartphones/

Google-owned Youtube is reportedly expanding the concept of non-skippable advertisements on its platform for the creators to monetise their content and earn more revenue. https://www.tahawultech.com/region/global/google-youtube-add-more-non-skippable-ads/

One in six people check their mail inbox even while watching TV, according to Adobe’s 2018 Consumer Email Survey. https://www.tahawultech.com/industry/technology/adobe-consumer-email-survey/

UAE-based financial services firm ADAB Solutions has announced plans to launch the world’s first Shariah-compliant cryptocurrency exchange. https://www.tahawultech.com/industry/financial-services/uae-adap-first-shariah-compliant-crypto-exchange/

Abu Dhabi City Municipality (ADM) has issued the first digital mortgage certificate worldwide making the UAE the first country in the world to offer digital real estate services through a smart services hub. https://www.tahawultech.com/region/uae/uae-first-world-mortgage-services-online/

The Trend Micro Saudi Academy for Cybersecurity, offered exclusively for Saudi nationals, aims to address the shortage of local expertise needed to keep KSA’s digital space secure. https://www.tahawultech.com/region/saudi-arabia/trend-micro-saudi-arabia-cybersecurity-skills/

Equifax Analytics and Finesse have signed a partnership agreement to drive digital transformation in financial institutions across the Middle East via its BureauOne platform. https://www.tahawultech.com/industry/financial-services/dubai-finesse-digital-banking-partnership/

Microsoft and Etisalat UAE have announced that Xbox gamers in the country can now enjoy an added dimension of convenience, by paying for content through their Etisalat mobile account. https://www.tahawultech.com/lifestyle/microsoft-etisalat-uae-payment-xbox-gamers/

An extremely rare fully functional Apple-1 computer will be auctioned by Boston-based RR Auction during its Remarkable Rarities live auction event in September.  https://www.tahawultech.com/lifestyle/apple-first-computer-auction/

Pre-orders start online on Shop.Samsung.com/ae from August 25th until September 1st and you also receive a free Level U Pro headphones worth AED240. https://www.tahawultech.com/lifestyle/uae-preorder-samsung-galaxy-watch/

Over 80 percent of UAE business leaders opt for flexible workplaces as they believe it helps mitigate financial risks, according to a study by the International Workplace Group (IWG). https://www.tahawultech.com/region/uae/flexible-workplaces-reduce-financial-risk-uae-business-leaders/

The Khalifa Fund for Enterprise Development has issued a final call for applications for the fourth edition of “Ibtikari” (My Innovation). https://www.tahawultech.com/region/uae/uae-tech-startup-incubator-final-call-applicants/

Facebook-owned WhatsApp had reportedly pledged to develop tools that would combat fake messages, to help India crack down on people whipping up public anger through mass message forwards on social media. https://www.tahawultech.com/region/global/whatsapp-pledges-to-curb-sinister-news-in-india/

Saudi Arabia had effectively used new technologies to run the massive annual pilgrimage of Haj, said prince Khaled Al-Faisal, emir of Makkah, advisor to Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques and chairman of the Central Haj Committee. https://www.tahawultech.com/region/saudi-arabia/makkah-to-undergo-massive-technology-based-developments/

The Abu Dhabi City Municipality (ADM), represented by a delegation from the Zayed City Municipal Centre, reviewed the best practices of using drones in monitoring projects. https://www.tahawultech.com/region/uae/abu-dhabi-reviews-best-practices-drone/

Dubai-based flying taxi firm, Vimana, has reportedly completed a prototype trial of its autonomous aerial vehicle (AAV) in the emirate before its launch. https://www.tahawultech.com/region/uae/dubai-successful-trial-aav-vimana/

Virgin Hyperloop One’s regional head has said that the company is set to open an office in the emirates as the firm strives to transport passengers from Dubai to Abu Dhabi in just 12 minutes. The proposed scheme will see high-speed trains, or pods, transport passengers at up to 1,200 kilometres p... https://www.tahawultech.com/news/virgin-hyperloop-one-dubai-office/

Consumers swarm Samsung’s Galaxy Studio in Mall of the Emirates Samsung Gulf Electronics has reintroduced its Galaxy Studio DXB at the Mall of the Emirates at a launch event featuring Virgin Radio’s Drive Time RJ Brent Black. Located in the Mall’s Central Galleria, the Galaxy Studio is sho... https://www.tahawultech.com/news/samsung-galaxy-studio-mall-of-emirates/

Securrency, a US-based provider of financial technology products for the tokenised issuance and trading of securities, is set to open a crypto-asset business under the new Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM) regulatory framework in the UAE’s capital. The firm will file an application with the F... https://www.tahawultech.com/news/us-crypto-firm-to-open-in-uae/

The Entertainer’s chief information officer David Ashford The chief information officer of much loved two-for-one app The Entertainer has said that the firm has completed its digital transformation, and is now relishing the opportunity to scale its operations through technology and... https://www.tahawultech.com/news/entertainer-scales-innovation/

UAE-based real estate developer Imkan Properties is considering offering its customers the chance to pay for homes using cryptocurrencies, local media has reported. Walid El-Hindi, CEO of the Abu Dhabi-based firm, said cryptocurrencies could be introduced as part of consumers’ payment p... https://www.tahawultech.com/news/uae-developer-to-encourage-crypto-payments/

Amanulla Khan, managing director of Linksys Middle East, Turkey and Africa New Linksys research shows holidaymakers from the Middle East demand round-the-clock connectivity – even while abroad. Much has been said about the ‘digital detox’ – in which web-weary travellers seek screen breaks while v... https://www.tahawultech.com/news/lack-of-wi-fi-a-deal-breaker-for-gcc-tourists/

According to a recent research report from PwC, artificial intelligence is expected to account for approximately 13.6% of the United Arab Emirates’ GDP in 2030. However, AI is seen by many as being either a hero or a villain. On one hand, AI is currently driving nearly every CIO’s agenda bec... https://www.tahawultech.com/insight/how-ai-will-impact-uae-jobs/

Cyril Perducat, Executive Vice President of Internet of Things and Digital Offers, Schneider Electric Last year, Forrester noted that, “The honeymoon for enterprises naively celebrating the cure-all promises of artificial intelligence technologies is over… AI and all other new technologies like b... https://www.tahawultech.com/news/artificial-intelligence-honeymoon-over/

Google executives have admitted that they are considering the possibility of relaunching their search engine in China after an almost decade-long absence from the country.  Led by co-founder Sergey Brin in 2010, the firm opted not to operate in the country amid concerns around online ... https://www.tahawultech.com/news/google-considers-launching-in-china/

Elon Musk has said that he doesn’t intend to give up his dual role as chairman and CEO of Tesla, despite facing a range of recent investor criticism. Musk made the comments in an interview with the New York Times on Thursday. He is currently under scrutiny by the U.S. Securities and Exchange C... https://www.tahawultech.com/news/elon-musk-wont-relinquish-ceo/

United States president Donald Trump United States president Donald Trump has signed an order relaxing rules around the use of cyber-weapons, the Wall Street Journal has reported. The move serves as a reversal of guidelines drawn up under President Barack Obama which required a wide range of ... https://www.tahawultech.com/securityadvisorme/news/trump-bypass-agencies-cyber-attacks/

Celal Kavuklu, head of business solutions, SAS Middle East TahawulTech.com is delighted to confirm Celal Kavuklu as a panelist at the upcoming Power of 4: Fourth Industrial Revolution Forum.  The event, which is set to take place on Monday 17th September 2018 at the Habtoor Grand Resort and Spa, ... https://www.tahawultech.com/news/power-of-4-sas-celal-kavuklu/

CASIO’s Pro Tek WSD-F20A CASIO has announced the UAE launch of its Pro Trek WSD-F20A – a new smartwatch “built specifically” for the outdoors. The new model is being offered exclusively by Sharaf DG for a limited time period, and can be pre-ordered starting 16th August, with an exp... https://www.tahawultech.com/news/casio-launches-outdoor-friendly-smartwatch/

Fahad Al Hassawi, Deputy CEO, TelcoServices – EITC Telecom operator du has announced that it will offer complimentary higher-speed Wi-Fi for five days across the UAE during the Eid Al Adha holiday. From 19th-23rd August, free Wi-Fi, supplied by Wi-Fi UAE, will operate 10 times faster at no a... https://www.tahawultech.com/news/du-boosts-wifi-speeds-eid-break/

Mubadala and the Abu Dhabi Department of Education and Knowledge have selected the winners in the first edition of a STEM outreach program for high school students Mubadala Investment Company (Mubadala) and the Abu Dhabi Department of Education and Knowledge (ADEK) have selected the winners in... https://www.tahawultech.com/news/cargo-transporting-drone-scoops-mubadala-award/

Huawei founder Ren Zhengfei with Dr. Erdal Arikan, the inventor of 5G polar codes Huawei has presented a special award to Turkish professor Dr. Erdal Arikan, the inventor of polar codes for 5G, in recognition of his outstanding contribution to the development of communications technology. In... https://www.tahawultech.com/news/huawei-honours-the-father-of-5g-in-special-ceremony/

HP Inc. and a global community of creators have unveiled a virtual reality simulation of what life on Mars could look like for a human population of one million people. The HP Mars Home Planet program, led by HP and NVIDIA, is the culmination of a year-long engagement with the creative community... https://www.tahawultech.com/news/hp-vr-mars-life-simulation/

SAP has announced the opening of its first UAE cloud data centre SAP has announced the opening of its first cloud data centre in the UAE, marking a major milestone in the company’s 5-year $200 million investment plan for the UAE. SAP is among the first multi-national technology companies to open ... https://www.tahawultech.com/news/sap-launches-data-centre-uae/

Panasonic has introduced the latest flagship model of the popular “Travel Zoom” TZ Series the LUMIX DMC-TZ220. https://www.tahawultech.com/lifestyle/panasonic-dubs-latest-release-ultimate-travel-companion/

Lenovo has announced the launch of a new addition to its ThinkPad mobile workstation portfolio – the ThinkPad P1. https://www.tahawultech.com/industry/technology/lenovo-flaunts-new-think-light-thinkpad/

 Abu Dhabi University is set to offer six new academic bachelor’s programmes in the science and art streams at its Dubai campus during the next academic semester. https://www.tahawultech.com/region/uae/abu-dhabi-university-introduces-undergrad-it-degree-in-dubai-campus/

EastNets has announced the appointment of Luay Gadallah as the company’s new chief technology officer. https://www.tahawultech.com/industry/technology/eastnets-luay-gadallag-cto/

Finnish game developer Catland has announced the launch of a new game titled, The Spy Who Shrunk Me, as well as an undisclosed funding round from acclaimed game industry veterans. https://www.tahawultech.com/lifestyle/gamers-experience-spy-missions-virtual-reality-catland/

Schneider Electric is now offering a new tool, PIM Powered by Agena3000, capable of centralising, standardising and distributing all updated product data with complete security. https://www.tahawultech.com/industry/retail/schneider-electric-accelerates-digitisation-of-fb-sector/

India will send a manned mission into space by 2022, Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced Wednesday in a speech to the nation, AFP reported. https://www.tahawultech.com/region/global/india-manned-space-mission-2022-modi/

The United Nations Industrial Development Organisation (UNIDO) has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Bahrain Technology Companies Society (BTECH), according to the Bahrain News Agency. https://www.tahawultech.com/region/bahrain/united-nations-arm-backs-bahrains-gitex-presence/

Adaptive evacuation systems promise to help people find the safest emergency exit more quickly than traditional static systems. https://www.tahawultech.com/industry/technology/adaptive-technologies-can-help-save-lives-eaton/

Nuvias, a regional value-added distributor (VAD), has reportedly named Mario Gay as its new regional general manager for the company’s Middle East operations. https://www.tahawultech.com/channel/nuvias-names-mario-gay-new-gm-middle-east/

ConsenSys has launched a 12-week Ethereum blockchain developer programme in support of One Million Arab Coders, an initiative by the Dubai Future Foundation, designed to equip young Arabs with coding skills and education. https://www.tahawultech.com/region/uae/blockchain-one-million-arab-coders-programme/

Saudi Arabia’s state airline Saudia says its flights have been affected by a system failure as the Kingdom hosts the annual Hajj pilgrimage, AFP reported. https://www.tahawultech.com/region/saudi-arabia/saudi-arabias-state-carrier-faces-system-failure/

In the second quarter of 2018, Kaspersky Lab’s anti-phishing technologies prevented over 107 million attempts to visit phishing pages, of which 35.7 percent were related to financial services and targeting customers through fake banking or payment pages. https://www.tahawultech.com/industry/financial-services/financial-sector-top-target-for-phishing-attacks-report/

A10 Networks has announced a major upgrade to its multi-cloud analytics and management platform, the A10 Harmony Controller. https://www.tahawultech.com/industry/technology/a10-adds-real-time-security-analytics-for-multi-cloud-data-centres/

Whether it is caused by cataclysmic weather, technological malfunctions or human actions, an IT outage can be devastating. https://www.tahawultech.com/insight/disaster-recovery-2-0-protecting-businesses-from-catastrophic-risks/

Almost half of UAE CEOs in the retail industry intend to start using artificial intelligence (AI) in the next two years, as they are increasingly influenced by technology to enhance the retail store experience for customers. https://www.tahawultech.com/region/uae/ai-vr-game-changers-uae-retail-sector/

Airbnb has partnered with Wego, an online travel marketplace in the Middle East and North Africa, to include properties listed on Airbnb in Wego search results in a move to offer Wego users more accommodation choices. https://www.tahawultech.com/region/middle-east/airbnbs-listing-is-now-available-on-this-middle-east-online-travel-marketplace/

Dubai is extending its Safaqat project to retrofit solar rooftop panels on buildings across the UAE, with demand coming from Hatta and residential villas in Dubai. https://www.tahawultech.com/region/uae/solar-energy-power-residential-villas-dubai/

Dell EMC has announced the appointment of Murray Irvine as senior director, Global Compute and Networking (GCN) across Middle East, Turkey, and Africa (META) region. https://www.tahawultech.com/region/middle-east/dell-emc-murray-irvine-global-compute-networking/

Careem Networks, the Middle Eastern ride-hailing provider, is testing a bus-booking service ahead of a possible roll-out out across all 14 countries it operates in, Bloomberg reported. Careem Bus – a division aimed at attracting low-income earners – will initially go live in at least four Egy... https://www.tahawultech.com/region/middle-east/dubai-based-careem-to-trial-bus-booking-service/

Saudi Arabia, the world’s biggest crude exporter is future-proofing itself against oil’s decline by investing the increasingly booming technology industry. https://www.tahawultech.com/region/saudi-arabia/saudi-arabia-bets-big-tech-life-after-oil/

Tesla CEO Elon Musk reportedly said he is in talks with Musk Saudi Arabia’s sovereign wealth fund and other investors for support in taking the company private. https://www.tahawultech.com/region/saudi-arabia/saudi-arabia-in-talks-with-elon-musk-on-taking-tesla-private/

The Department of Urban Planning and Municipalities has enhanced its digital presence by offering five new online services through its smart portal. https://www.tahawultech.com/industry/property/residential-property-registration-in-abu-dhabi-now-completely-digital/

The Dubai Roads and Transport Authority, RTA, has endorsed the standards of testing electric, hybrid and self-driving vehicles, which are in line with the highest international standards applied in leading countries in this regard worldwide. https://www.tahawultech.com/region/uae/autonomous-vehicles-become-reality-dubai-rta/

Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan Cybercriminals in the UAE could face up to AED 4 million in penalties and up to 25 years jail term under the new law issued on Monday. According to WAM, UAE president Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan issued Emiri Decree No. 02 of 2018 amending the UAE... https://www.tahawultech.com/region/uae/uae-cracks-down-on-cybercrime-with-tougher-penalties/

Two entrepreneurs from Saudi Arabia and UAE are taking on mission to disrupt the traditional outdoor advertising with the help of blockchain. https://www.tahawultech.com/region/uae/gulf-based-entreprenueurs-eye-to-transform-outdoor-advertising/

The World Bank has announced that it is taking a step to get into digital finance to sell the first-ever bond to be issued entirely using blockchain technology. https://www.tahawultech.com/region/global/world-bank-seeks-to-deliver-worlds-first-blockchain-based-bonds/

Shipping group Maersk has announced that 94 companies and organisations have so far joined a blockchain platform developed with IBM. https://www.tahawultech.com/region/global/maersk-ibm-take-blockchain-to-the-seas/

David Marcus is stepping down from the board of directors at cryptocurrency exchange Coinbase, citing his new assignment at Facebook leading the social media giant’s blockchain strategy. https://www.tahawultech.com/region/global/facebook-blockchain-head-quits-coinbase/

The Emirati youth are dedicated, and open to embracing innovative technologies to boost the UAE’s development journey, said Dr. Sultan bin Ahmad Sultan Al Jaber, Minister of State and Chairman of the National Media Council. https://www.tahawultech.com/region/uae/uae-youth-dedicated-embracing-innovation-minister/

Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC), which makes chips for Apple’s iPhone is back in full production after being infected with malware at the weekend. https://www.tahawultech.com/region/global/apple-productions-could-face-delays-after-virus-attack/

The Ministry of Education’s Ambassadors 2018 initiative has reported that over 300 students recently visited six elite universities as “Innovation Ambassadors.” https://www.tahawultech.com/region/uae/uae-innovation-ambassadors-visit-global-universities/

Dubai has snagged the top spot as the ‘Most Innovative City’ in the region in 2thinknow’s 2018 report. https://www.tahawultech.com/region/uae/dubai-track-becoming-world-smart-city/

Built with a plethora of productivity features, HP’s latest business notebook is an excellent choice for security-conscious modern professionals. https://www.tahawultech.com/reviews/hp-elitebook-840-g5-review-productivity-meets-security/

Ashraf Sheet, regional director, Middle East and Africa, Infoblox, discusses why threat intelligence sharing is key to staying cyber-resilient in the connected era. https://www.tahawultech.com/insight/strength-in-unity-why-threat-intelligence-sharing-is-key-to-cyber-resilience/

Oman Data Park (ODP) and Cisco have announced that ODP has deployed Cisco Advanced Malware Protection (AMP) as part of its ODP Managed Security Services for end point protection. https://www.tahawultech.com/region/oman/oman-data-centre-operator-to-offer-cisco-security-services/