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The Global Islamic Economy Summit 2018 in Dubai concluded with a call for halal industries to embrace innovative technologies in order to ensure their sustainable growth. https://www.tahawultech.com/region/uae/experts-call-on-halal-industry-to-embrace-tech-innovations/

In the future, cyber-attackers may be able to exploit memory implants to steal, spy on, alter or control human memories. And while the most radical threats are several decades away, the essential technology already exists in the form of deep brain stimulation devices. Scientists are learning how... https://www.tahawultech.com/industry/technology/cyber-attackers-can-soon-hack-brains-and-manipulate-memories-experts-warn/

Bulwark Distribution has expanded its security specialised product portfolio by signing a distribution agreement with Ekran System, a provider of cybersecurity and insider threat monitoring solutions. https://www.tahawultech.com/channel/bulwark-expands-security-offerings-with-new-deal/

Ooredoo inaugurated their ‘App Factory,’ an integrated and collaborative platform to foster efficient design and development of new services in Ooredoo Oman App. https://www.tahawultech.com/region/oman/omans-ooredoo-augments-digital-services-with-new-platform/

Etisalat has announced the launch of the long-awaited 12.1 iOS compatible eSIM for Apple devices making the operator the first globally to operate the technology. Etisalat first introduced the first generation eSIM technology in May this year for the Apple Watch. With today’s announcement of the ... https://www.tahawultech.com/industry/technology/uaes-etisalat-now-offers-esim-for-apple-devices/

The adoption of blockchain, artificial intelligence, cryptocurrencies and other advanced technologies are expected to have a positive impact on the global Islamic finance sector and create new benefits and opportunities for banks and consumers alike, according to experts at GIES 2018. https://www.tahawultech.com/region/global/blockchain-to-transform-global-islamic-finance-industry-experts/

UAE based startup Freedom Pizza, says technology has been a key driver of its business and today gained more prominence than the product itself. https://www.tahawultech.com/industry/technology/technology-is-our-key-driver-freedom-pizza-ceo/

McAfee has released its Cloud Adoption and Risk Report, which analysed billions of events in anonymised customers production cloud use to assess the current state of cloud deployments and to uncover risks. https://www.tahawultech.com/industry/technology/cloud-misconfigrations-leave-enterprises-vulnerable-to-data-loss-study/

Emirates is gearing up to launch the world’s first “biometric path” which will offer its customers a smooth and truly seamless airport journey at the airline’s hub in Dubai International airport. https://www.tahawultech.com/region/uae/dubais-emirates-biometric-path/

Smart Dubai and IBM has announced the launch of the Dubai Blockchain Platform, the first government-endorsed blockchain platform as-a-service in the United Arab Emirates (UAE). https://www.tahawultech.com/region/uae/first-government-backed-blockchain-platform-in-middle-east-launches-in-dubai/

Regional value-added distributor Spire Solutions has appointed Avinash Advani as its new CEO. https://www.tahawultech.com/channel/spire-solutions-ceo-avinash-advani/

InfoWatch Group has released a report on confidential data leaks from organizations in the Middle East, covering the period from 1st July 2017 through 30th June 2018. https://www.tahawultech.com/industry/technology/government-education-sectors-see-highest-data-leak-incidents-report/

Emirates NBD has signed a new strategic partnership with Hortonworks, the industry leader in connected data platforms. https://www.tahawultech.com/industry/financial-services/emirates-nbd-continues-digital-transformation-with-new-hortonworks-partnership/

LinkedIn’s chief data officer and vice president of engineering Igor Perisic tells CNME how he believes organisations can “do AI.” https://www.tahawultech.com/features/linkedin-ai-connect-global-workforce/

Deal accelerates IBM’s high-value business model, making IBM the #1 hybrid cloud provider in an emerging $1 trillion growth market Ginni Rometty, Chairman, President, and CEO of IBM with James M. Whitehurst, CEO of Red Hat In what could well be one of the biggest tech mergers, IBM has... https://www.tahawultech.com/news/ibm-acquires-red-hat-for-34billion/

The Dubai Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has unveiled the shortlisted finalists of the Dubai World Challenge for Self-Driving Transport and announced that the finalists in the four categories will be awarded $5 million in October 2019. https://www.tahawultech.com/region/uae/dubai-gears-up-for-last-mile-of-self-driving-transport-challenge/

Tesla Chief Executive Elon Musk said the tweet that cost him and the company $20 million in fines each by the US Securities and Exchange Commission was “worth it”. https://www.tahawultech.com/region/global/tweet-that-led-to-20-million-sec-fine-was-worth-it-says-musk/

UAE’s Minister of State for AI Omar bin Sultan Al Olama called on the youth to understand what their role will be in shaping the future. https://www.tahawultech.com/region/uae/ai-occupies-a-big-place-in-our-daily-lives-uae-ai-minister/

Zain Bahrain has announced the launch of zBot, an all-new interactive digital channel for smart customer service, making it the first telecoms operator to launch this innovative solution in the Kingdom. https://www.tahawultech.com/region/bahrain/zain-bahrain-smart-customer-service-zbot/

Oman Data Park (ODP) has reportedly introduced artificial intelligence services bringing in “Robot as a Service” into the Omani market at Omantel ICT Summit 2018. https://www.tahawultech.com/region/oman/oman-data-park-robot-service/

Dubai citizens and residents will soon be able to make digital payments for school fees, bills and retail purchases with a stable, digital currency after a partnership between blockchain payment providers and emcredit – Dubai’s Credit Bureau. https://www.tahawultech.com/industry/financial-services/dubai-residents-can-soon-pay-school-fees-bills-via-blockchain-payment-platform/

UAE-based startup Health at Hand has received recognition from Silicon Valley after winning a place on the coveted Blackbox Connect entrepreneurial immersion programme https://www.tahawultech.com/enterprise/startup/uae-tech-startup-gets-a-nod-from-silicon-valley/

The first-ever Emirati-designed and made satellite, KhalifaSat, will be launched into space on 29th October 2018. https://www.tahawultech.com/region/uae/first-ever-emirati-made-satellite-set-to-launch-into-space/

Transguard Group has announced a partnership with SAP that is aimed at digitally transforming the country’s $1 billion job outsourcing market. https://www.tahawultech.com/region/uae/uae-transguard-group-fosters-digital-connections-job-market/

The General Directorate of Civil Defense in Dubai (DCD) has teamed up with Avaya and ConnectIt on a new digital transformation project to enhance fire response times. https://www.tahawultech.com/region/uae/dubai-teams-avaya-enhance-fire-prevention-measures/

Italy’s anti-trust watchdog has issued fines for Apple and Samsung Electronics worth $5.7 million each following complaints they used software updates to slow down their mobile phones, Reuters reported. https://www.tahawultech.com/region/global/apple-samsung-slapped-fines-slowing-down-phones/

HP Inc. launched a bold lineup of new devices that aim to deliver the ultimate combination of premium design, leading security, and enhanced performance.  https://www.tahawultech.com/industry/technology/hp-enhances-spectre-lineup/

Huawei unveiled its Mate 20 and the pro variant. Sales to start from November 7. Those who want to flaunt a Porsche design version will have to wait for three months Chinese smartphone manufacturer Huawei yesterday unveiled its big brother smartphones, the Mate 20 and the Mate 20 pro along with... https://www.tahawultech.com/region/middle-east/the-most-powerful-android-device-is-here/

Security solutions firm RSA has announced its 2019 security predictions shedding light on the trends that will dominate the cybersecurity landscape in the region. https://www.tahawultech.com/region/uae/rsa-security-driving-seat-innovation/

Smart Dubai has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with IBM with the aim of setting up a Data Science Lab and collaborating on organising the Chief Data Officer (CDO) Summit in Dubai in 2019. https://www.tahawultech.com/region/uae/dubai-teams-up-with-global-tech-firm-to-develop-data-science/

Abu Dhabi National Exhibitions Company (ADNEC) has launched an online chatbot platform ‘Jawab,’ which will be utilised by organisers and visitors on all event-related aspects, including the diverse range of services provided by ADNEC. https://www.tahawultech.com/region/uae/uaes-adnec-unveils-new-chatbot-feature/

For more than two decades, Abdul Rahman Al Thehaiban has worked for Oracle, starting off as a sales director for the company’s Saudi operation and now a senior vice president covering the Middle East, Turkey and Africa. https://www.tahawultech.com/features/oracle-looks-to-cement-gcc-presence/

HTC has launched the early access period for its first blockchain phone, the ‘Exodus 1’ and announced that pre-orders can be placed at www.htcexodus.com. https://www.tahawultech.com/industry/technology/htc-exodus1-blockchain-available-pre-orders/

Alibaba Cloud, the cloud computing arm of Alibaba Group, demonstrated the capabilities of ET Brain, its proprietary artificial intelligence programme designed for different verticals and cities to tackle real-world challenges. https://www.tahawultech.com/industry/technology/alibaba-cloud-drive-smart-cities-ai-programme/

“Sharing is vital,” according to Ohood Al Shuhail, director general, Ajman Digital Government, during a keynote session at the UN World Data Forum 2018. https://www.tahawultech.com/industry/technology/sharing-vital-digital-economy-ajman-government/

In line with the ongoing transformation of Dubai into a smart city, emaratech, a regional  technology and consulting company, have announced their strategic partnership with Dell EMC. https://www.tahawultech.com/industry/technology/emaratech-teams-up-with-dell-emc-to-accelerate-smart-transformation/

BT has announced the launch of a new service to provide organisations with simple, direct and fast access to Google Cloud Platform. https://www.tahawultech.com/industry/technology/bt-speeds-up-access-to-google-cloud/

OPPO has launched the Starry Purple edition of its F9 smartphone across different retail stores in the United Arab Emirates (UAE). OPPO’s F9’s new colour introduces a gradient star studded purple design while featuring the same innovative technology the series is known for. The mid-range sma... https://www.tahawultech.com/industry/retail/oppo-f9-starry-purple-edition-now-available-in-uae/

Abu Dhabi Ports subsidiary, Maqta Gateway, has announced that it will carry out its first testing of international blockchain solution Silsal with a maritime operator in partnership with MSC Mediterranean Shipping Company. https://www.tahawultech.com/industry/technology/abu-dhabi-ports-ramps-up-blockchain-adoption/

Service centres operated by Dubai Government will close for a week from Sunday in a bid to promote boost smart transactions in the emirate. https://www.tahawultech.com/region/uae/dubai-begins-week-of-online-only-transactions/

Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) and du are set to embark on a joint project to fit all taxis in Dubai, about 10,800 cabs, with free Wi-Fi service. https://www.tahawultech.com/industry/transport-logistics/free-wifi-coming-to-dubai-taxis-soon/

The Ministry of Defence has signed a contract with Injazat Data Systems to support the ministry’s e-system. https://www.tahawultech.com/region/uae/uae-ministry-of-defence-goes-digital/

Gamal Emara, UAE country manager, Aruba, a Hewlett Packard Enterprise Company The workplace of the future will be a far cry from what most of us are used to. More collaborative and flexible, the demand for IoT services, cloud, and smart building systems will only increase, and transform the... https://www.tahawultech.com/features/aruba-the-self-driving-network/

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IT Networking solutions firm DVCOM sees GITEX as an important platform to engage with its vendor and channel partners as well as showcase its innovations. https://www.tahawultech.com/industry/technology/dvcom-demos-latest-voice-and-video-solutions/

TransSys is showcasing its latest customer case studies where the company have delivered transformational services from rapid adoption to implementation of a hybrid cloud and strategic initiatives. https://www.tahawultech.com/industry/technology/transsys-solutions-flaunts-expertise-around-cloud-iot-and-ai/

Business France, the national agency supporting the international development of the French economy, is once again hosting the French Tech Pavilion at GITEX. https://www.tahawultech.com/industry/technology/french-startups-to-connect-with-gcc-techies/

Russia-based InfoWatch Group is exhibiting its range of innovative products at GITEX Technology Week 2018. https://www.tahawultech.com/industry/technology/infowatch-debuts-innovative-offerings-for-office-365-cloud/

Under the theme ‘Maximise Digital Performance: #RETHINKPOSSIBLE’, Riverbed is highlighting how its solutions can help organisations maximise digital performance. https://www.tahawultech.com/industry/technology/rethink-possible-with-riverbed-at-gitex/

The emerging demands for security and surveillance are pushing the evolution of storage solutions that are needed to support surveillance technologies. https://www.tahawultech.com/industry/technology/wd-goes-beyond-surveillance/

Kuwait telecommunications company Zain is marking its first-ever participation at GITEX Technology Week. https://www.tahawultech.com/industry/technology/zain-promotes-smart-living-and-digital-diversity/

Avaya is demonstrating several platforms that unify and Unified Communications (UC) and Contact Centre (CC) using an open-ecosystems approach during GITEX Technology Week. https://www.tahawultech.com/industry/technology/avaya-touts-how-ai-enabled-communication-solutions-can-boost-cx/

Akamai Middle East’s senior engagement manager Elie Abouatme What do you believe the Middle East must do in order to take artificial intelligence from hype to reality?  The first thing the region needs to do is host more events and exhibitions to promote how you can translate buzzwords ... https://www.tahawultech.com/insight/ai-the-first-steps-akamai/

The concept of emotional artificial intelligence conjures up visions of humanoid robots in customer service roles, such as the lifelike ‘receptionist’ now welcoming guests at a Tokyo hotel. A number of companies have added emotion recognition to their personal assistant robots so they too can hav... https://www.tahawultech.com/news/13-surprising-uses-for-emotion-ai/

The UAE Central Bank’s senior manager of IT architecture Reem Ahmed Al Suwaidi Tell us about your background. What projects are you currently working on? I have a master’s degree in computer science from Abu Dhabi University, and I’m currently studying for my PhD. At the Central Bank, we a... https://www.tahawultech.com/features/uae-central-bank-reem-alsuwaidi/

UAE minister for climate change and environment Dr Thani bin Ahmed Al Zeyoudi While people of all ages share the goal of maintaining a sustainable and healthy planet, it is the youngest members of the global population who can have the longest influence and make the biggest contribution to... https://www.tahawultech.com/insight/youth-and-government-will-drive-sustainability-uae-minister/

In business, the latest silver bullet is constantly just around the corner. There’s always something new being hyped and dismissed soon after. The past few years has seen hype around the likes of cloud computing, the importance of millennials and social media. The cycle is always the same: i... https://www.tahawultech.com/insight/blockchain-a-solution-looking-for-problem/

Windows is driving PC sales, even as Apple suffered a massive drop, according to latest result of PC shipments worldwide. Both Gartner and IDC have announced their preliminary results of 3Q 2018 PC shipments and Lenovo is back into business overtaking HP to regain the number one position... https://www.tahawultech.com/news/hardware/windows-driving-pc-sales-apple-suffers/

Volvo and NVIDIA are joining forces for the development of an advanced, AI-capable core computer for the next generation of Volvo cars. https://www.tahawultech.com/industry/transport-logistics/volvo-nvidia-ai-powered-cars/

Saudi Arabia has recently announced the appointment of a global advisory board for the planned $500 billion megacity NEOM. https://www.tahawultech.com/region/saudi-arabia/saudi-arabia-reveals-big-tech-names-as-part-of-neom-global-advisory-board/

Theft of cryptocurrencies through hacking of exchanges and trading platforms soared to $927 million in the first nine months of the year, Reuters reported. https://www.tahawultech.com/region/global/cryptocurrency-threats-climb-2018/

The 3D Farm, Jumbo Group’s new initiative, enables entrepreneurs to hire the facility on an hourly basis to print their complex designs Plan to design a new product or custom design a new bicycle, you now have a 3D factory in Dubai that will help you do so. Jumbo Group, that’s more known for the... https://www.tahawultech.com/region/uae/now-you-can-hire-a-3d-printing-factory-in-dubai/

The UAE’s government-led Smart City projects are driving regional Smart Cities spend to reach a record-high of $2.3 billion by 2021. https://www.tahawultech.com/industry/technology/dubai-smart-cities-usd-2-3-billion-gitex/

Regional VAD StarLink will showcase the latest innovations and technologies from 18 of its strategic vendors. https://www.tahawultech.com/channel/starlink-expands-presence-at-gitex/

BT has become the first network services provider to offer Riverbed’s SteelCentral Visibility solution ‘as a service’ to enterprises globally. https://www.tahawultech.com/industry/technology/bt-riverbed-team-up-increase-visibility-in-cloud-apps/

OMA Group has announced that is has moved to their new office building premises, which is just behind King Faisal Mosque in Sharjah, UAE occupying an area of 60,000 sq ft.   https://www.tahawultech.com/channel/oma-emirates-sets-up-new-hq/

Sophos has announced it has signed Ingram Micro Inc as its newest distributor for the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC), Egypt, Jordan, Lebanon, Libya, Iraq and Yemen. https://www.tahawultech.com/channel/sophos-ingram-micro-next-gen-cybersecurity-solutions/

Avaya has announced that it will demonstrate the first social platform for chatbots at GITEX Technology Week 2018, ushering in a leap forward in customer self-service. https://www.tahawultech.com/industry/technology/avaya-social-platform-chatbots-dubai-gitex/

Artificial intelligence technology will be a base for many vital activities of future societies, says Omar bin Sultan Al Olama, Minister of State for Artificial Intelligence.  https://www.tahawultech.com/region/uae/data-and-ai-are-vital-to-nations-future-uae-minister/

The Lebanon SoftShore (LSS) has announced its participation at the upcoming GITEX Technology Week in Dubai. https://www.tahawultech.com/industry/technology/lebanon-softshore-gitex-technology-week/

The final stretch of 2018 approaches. For parents of young children, this means that lunch boxes and homework are back. It is also the season, for many of us, when trees start to change color before the arrival of the cold season. It is also the time when entertainment companies try to entice... https://www.tahawultech.com/insight/top-tips-for-protecting-your-smart-tv/

Experts at will demonstrate how to reduce human error in the workplace with new security awareness training. https://www.tahawultech.com/industry/technology/mimecast-to-spotlight-the-importance-of-the-human-firewall/

Veritas Technologies has unveiled the findings of its 2018 UAE Databerg Report, which underlines that ‘dark’ data accounts for the majority of data (48%) that is stored and processed by organisations in the UAE. https://www.tahawultech.com/region/uae/dark-data-accounts-for-almost-half-of-data-stored-by-uae-organisations-study/

Microsoft will head to the 38th GITEX Technology Week this month, to exhibit under the theme of “tomorrow is here today” and introduce an array of technologies and innovations for organizations to achieve more in the region. https://www.tahawultech.com/region/uae/microsofts-intelligent-cloud-offerings-at-gitex/

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is projected to have a $3.9 trillion business value by 2022 – and that boom will be reflected across GITEX. https://www.tahawultech.com/region/uae/gitex-tech-week-feature-big-ai-presence/

Dubai will be the epicentre of the creative digital world once again next week when GITEX Technology Week and GITEX Future Stars. https://www.tahawultech.com/region/uae/experience-future-urbanism-gitex-technology-week/

Carrefour customers in the UAE will soon be able to track the origin of the food they are buying thanks to IBM’s Food Trust Platform. The supermarket giant yesterday announced it has joined the blockchain-based cloud network platform that enables all stakeholders access to data from... https://www.tahawultech.com/region/uae/blockchain-coming-to-your-dining-table-carrefour-joins-ibm-food-trust-to-help-you-trace-product-origin/

Dubai Government Workshop has revealed its participation at this year’s edition of GITEX Technology Week, which is set to take place from 14th to 18th October 2018 at the Dubai World Trade Centre (DWTC). https://www.tahawultech.com/region/uae/dubai-government-workshop-smart-transformation-gitex/

du has announced that it will showcase how its digital transformation strategies and initiatives to evolve conventional telecommunication services at the upcoming GITEX Technology Week. https://www.tahawultech.com/region/uae/du-ushers-telecom-transformation-gitex/

Microsoft has temporarily halted the roll out of its Windows 10 October update, following complaints that it has been deleting users’ personal files. Less than a week after the new update was deployed, Microsoft has issued a statement confirming the problem and advising users to either... https://www.tahawultech.com/industry/technology/it-managers-fret-over-new-windows-update-heres-how-you-can-roll-it-back/

Alphabet Inc’s Google will shut down the consumer version of its social network Google+ following its announcement that the private profile data of at least 500,000 users may have been exposed to hundreds of external developers, Reuters reported. https://www.tahawultech.com/region/global/alphabet-shuts-down-google-social-site/

The first Emirati astronauts have started training at the Yuri Gagarin Cosmonaut Training Centre in Russia. https://www.tahawultech.com/region/uae/uaes-space-dreams-set-to-be-a-reality-soon-sheikh-hamdan/

The future of Dubai’s tourism sector will require greater integration between public and private sector authorities, the implementation of ambitious initiatives to strengthen the sector and the adoption of the latest technologies, such as blockchain. https://www.tahawultech.com/region/uae/blockchain-instrumental-for-dubais-tourism-strategy/

Blockchain is fast emerging as the priority technology for future exploration among airport and airline CIOs globally, according to new research released by SITA. https://www.tahawultech.com/industry/transport-logistics/blockchain-emerging-tech-airlines-airport-sita/

The World Green Economy Organization (WGEO) and the Global Green Growth Institute (GGGI) signed a partnership agreement in Dubai to fast-track green investments into bankable smart city projects. https://www.tahawultech.com/industry/energy/new-partnership-to-spur-smart-green-city-developments-signed-in-dubai/

At GITEX, Cisco is unveiling its latest suite of technologies to support the Middle East’s path to digital transformation under the theme of ‘Secure, Intelligent Platform for Digital Business,.’ https://www.tahawultech.com/industry/technology/cisco-providing-foundation-for-digitisation/

The Hamdan bin Mohammed Smart University has officially inaugurated its first-ever Smart Building. https://www.tahawultech.com/industry/education/hbmsu-smart-building-uae-ai-hub/

The French Embassy in the UAE has opened a representative office of the French space agency in Abu Dhabi (Centre National d’Etudes Spatiale, CNES) to be the first foreign space agency opening a representative office in the country. https://www.tahawultech.com/region/uae/uae-opens-first-foreign-space-agency/

Epicor Software Corporation has introduced Epicor Dealer Network Portal as part of its upcoming release of Epicor ERP 10.2.300. https://www.tahawultech.com/industry/retail/epicor-enhances-erp-offering-for-manufacturers-and-dealers/

The Dubai Police has announced that its AI-powered smart system has led to the arrest of over 100 wanted criminals since the beginning of 2018. https://www.tahawultech.com/region/uae/ai-tech-helps-dubai-police-make-arrests/

Saudi-based Al Hokair Entertainment has reportedly announced plans to embed its 91 active entertainment centres in the UAE and Saudi Arabia. https://www.tahawultech.com/industry/technology/saudi-hospitality-entertainment-firm-vr/

It presents four potential uses of autonomous driving vehicles – a sleeping environment, mobile office, living room and entertainment space – which all reimagine the way people travel. https://www.tahawultech.com/industry/technology/volvo-bridge-communication-gap-between-driverless-cars/

Volvo Cars reviewed the main challenges around the introduction of autonomous technology calling for a new global road safety standard and highlighting how autonomous vehicles can safely communicate with all other road users. https://www.tahawultech.com/industry/transport-logistics/volvo-seeks-redefine-future-road-safety-uae/

Emitac’s recently appointed CEO Gautham Raj on top priorities that take precedence for the firm over the next few quarters. https://www.tahawultech.com/channel/emitac-ceo-data-cloud/

Managed, integrated and consulting services will be the key categories, where companies plan to invest their security spend https://www.tahawultech.com/industry/technology/world-to-spend-133-7-billion-on-security-related-solutions/

Thirty Arab national have reportedly been shortlisted for a six-month intensive training programme with global tech giants including Google, Twitter, Amadeus, Facebook and Udacity. https://www.tahawultech.com/region/uae/global-tech-giants-lead-boot-camps-for-arab-talents/

Regional distributor Redington Value has added Impinj, a leading provider and pioneer of RAIN RFID solutions, to its portfolio. https://www.tahawultech.com/channel/redington-value-deliver-transformative-iot-solutions/

DEWA will showcase its digital technologies and initiatives as well as AI-focused solutions in the fields of clean energy, and smart metres and grids, to provide an unprecedented smart experience for the people of Dubai. https://www.tahawultech.com/industry/energy/dubai-dewa-clean-energy-smart-solutions-gitex/

Kuwait, as part of its nationwide digital roadmap ‘New Kuwait 2035’, aims to drive the country’s digital innovation market to nearly $988.88 million this year. https://www.tahawultech.com/region/kuwait/kuwait-digital-innovation-market-980-million/

The Dubai RTA has announced that the registration of electric vehicles in the emirate’s Traffic System would require the existence of an accredited agent of such vehicles in the UAE. https://www.tahawultech.com/region/uae/electric-cars-require-accredited-registration-in-uae/

Microsoft’s technology ecosystem and the growing popularity of cloud services will create more than 55,000 jobs in the UAE by the end of 2022. https://www.tahawultech.com/region/uae/microsoft-cloud-services-to-create-55000-jobs-in-uae/

Microsoft has opened pre-orders for its latest Surface Laptop 2 and Pro 6 devices but you can only place the orders if you shipping address is within the United States. Customers in the UAE and the rest of the Middle East should wait for the regional launch. Microsoft last week announced a... https://www.tahawultech.com/news/microsoft-starts-pre-orders-for-surface-laptop-2-and-pro-6-does-not-ship-to-the-uae/

Tariq Al Usaimi, the newly appointed head of digital strategy for the Central Bank of Kuwait, has said that the organisation is set to make considerable investments in big data and analytics systems as well as “overhauling” the way it uses technology. Tariq Al Usaimi, formerly chief digital off... https://www.tahawultech.com/news/tariq-al-usaimi-the-newly-appointed-head-of-digital-strategy-for-the-central-bank-of-kuwait-has-said-that-the-organisation-is-set-to-make-considerable-investments-in-big-data-and-analytics-systems-a/

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Xavi Anglada, managing director, Accenture Digital Lead in the Middle East told CNME how the firm is looking to tie up a range of partnerships that can help to increase AI adoption. Consulting firm Accenture is partnering with clients through joint ventures to help them adopt AI into their... https://www.tahawultech.com/news/bridging-the-gap-2/

Transcend has expanded its StoreJet for Mac series, which is an external storage pre-formatted with the Mac-specific HFS+ file system, allowing it to be used right out of the box. https://www.tahawultech.com/industry/technology/transcend-expands-storejet-series/

Samsung Galaxy A7 is now available for pre-order from 1-10 October online on Shop.Samsung.com/ae.   https://www.tahawultech.com/industry/retail/samsung-galaxy-a7-now-available-for-pre-order/

LogMeIn (LMI) has announced its participation at GITEX Technology Week 2018 taking place at the Dubai World Trade Center from 14th-18th October. https://www.tahawultech.com/region/uae/logmein-cloud-based-connectivity-solutions-gitex/

Zebra Technologies will be showcasing its portfolio for the retail, transport, manufacturing and healthcare industries at GITEX 2018 on 14-18 October, stand number A5-15.  https://www.tahawultech.com/industry/technology/zebra-technologies-to-present-enterprise-solutions-at-gitex/

Panasonic is set to unveil for the first time in Middle East its industry-first 4K 50p, HDR integrated PTZ camera.  https://www.tahawultech.com/industry/technology/panasonic-to-debut-latest-4k-professional-integrated-camera-portfolio/

Toyota Motor and SoftBank Group said they would team up to develop new transport services. https://www.tahawultech.com/industry/technology/softbank-toyota-partner-self-driving-cars/

Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) organised the first intensive quantum computing training programme, in cooperation with Microsoft. https://www.tahawultech.com/region/uae/dewa-microsoft-training-quantum-computing/

Gulf Business Machines (GBM) has announced its presence at the ninth edition of the Bahrain International eGovernment Forum which takes place on 7th and 8th October 2018. https://www.tahawultech.com/region/bahrain/gbm-accelerate-digital-transformation-bahrain/

Mashreq Bank and Mastercard has partnered to launch Masterpass QR, a safe and secure Quick Response (QR) mobile payments solution, accessible via the bank’s mobile application, Snapp. https://www.tahawultech.com/industry/financial-services/uae-bank-offer-contactless-qr-payments/

The Telecommunications Regulatory Authority (TRA) is gearing up for the most awaited technology event of the year, GITEX, with a number of new initiatives and innovative projects to be introduced. https://www.tahawultech.com/region/uae/uae-tra-gitex-visitors-immersive-journey-ict/

Al Ain Zoo has launched a new mobile app and website as it celebrates its Golden Jubilee this year. https://www.tahawultech.com/region/uae/al-ain-zoo-mobile-app/

This year we are giving our readers the power to determine the best and the brightest organisations who have delivered ground-breaking business value through the innovative application of technology. https://www.tahawultech.com/industry/technology/vote-now-future-enterprise-awards-2018/

James Eiloart, senior vice president, EMEA and Ed Dolman, vice president, EMEA Partner at Tableau Software, on how regional partners can leverage market opportunities around business intelligence solutions to address growing demands in the digital era. https://www.tahawultech.com/insight/tableau-software-shares-middle-east-prospects-for-bi/