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Why securing browsers is crucial for your business

Most industries rely on web applications, with the average employee spending 21 hours of their work week online. Unfortunately, not all browser use at work is carried out on enterprise-approved platforms. https://www.tahawultech.com/insight/why-securing-browsers-is-crucial-for-your-business/

ESET joins global anti-ransomware initiative

ESET has been announced as the latest partner of No More Ransom, an international initiative between Europol, the Dutch National Police and major cybersecurity organisations. https://www.tahawultech.com/industry/technology/eset-global-anti-ransomware-initiative-europol/

SonicWall boosts EMEA presence

SonicWall has announced its record year-on-year growth in the EMEA region. https://www.tahawultech.com/vendor/sonicwall-boosts-emea-presence/

Zain Bahrain to empower women with new initiative

Zain Bahrain and Bahrain Society for Training and Human Resource Development have announced the first phase of the new Women Empowerment initiative (WE). https://www.tahawultech.com/region/bahrain/zain-bahrain-empower-women-new-initiative/

Ajman Department of Finance achieves 100% digital transformation

The Department of Finance in Ajman has achieved the total digital transformation of all its services, which are available on smartphones and e-portals. https://www.tahawultech.com/region/uae/ajman-department-finance-100-digital-transformation/

UAE Ministry of Finance launches Sheikh Zayed e-book initiative

The Ministry of Finance has recently launched and concluded the final phase of Sheikh Zayed e-book initiative aimed at introducing primary students to Sheikh Zayed in an innovative manner. https://www.tahawultech.com/region/uae/uae-ministry-finance-sheikh-zayed-ebook/

UAE to introduce electronic tagging in minor offences

The UAE is reportedly introducing GPS-enabled electronic tags for criminals, offering an alternative to jail for those who commit minor offences. https://www.tahawultech.com/region/uae/uae-electronic-tagging-minor-offences/

Prospects in peripherals: opportunities for tech channel partners

Industry experts reveal how technology channel partners can capitalise on the opportunities present in the PC peripherals market. https://www.tahawultech.com/features/prospects-in-peripherals-opportunities-for-tech-channel-partners/

Middle East and North Africa startup market reaches $650M: study

The Middle East and North Africa’s digital startup ecosystem is rapidly growing, with funding reaching $650 million from 270 deals in 2017. https://www.tahawultech.com/enterprise/startup/middle-east-north-africa-startup-650m/

UAE among biggest drivers of regional wearables growth

Shipments of wearable devices in the Middle East, Turkey, and Africa (META) region reached 1.13 million units in the third quarter of 2018. https://www.tahawultech.com/region/middle-east/uae-drivers-regional-wearables-growth-idc/

Dubai's DEWA to develop AI-powered utility solutions

Dubai’s DEWA has signed a new MoU develop innovative and futuristic solutions to disrupt the current electricity and water utility business models. https://www.tahawultech.com/region/uae/dubai-dewa-ai-powered-utility-solutions/

Raqmiyat achieves ISO 9001:2015 certification

Regional systems integrator Raqmiyat has achieved International Organization for Standardization (ISO) 9001:2015 certification. By meeting the extensive criteria for these standards, Raqmiyat affirms its ability to consistently deliver effective quality management systems, comply with security... https://www.tahawultech.com/industry/technology/raqmiyat-achieves-iso-90012015-certification/

Emirates NBD supports smart payments and active lifestyle with new service

As wearable payment solutions gain popularity in the UAE, Emirates NBD has announced its support of Fitbit Pay and Garmin Pay, making it the first bank in the Middle East to offer this service. https://www.tahawultech.com/industry/financial-services/emirates-nbd-supports-smart-payments-and-active-lifestyle-with-new-service/

Emirates to cut delays at Dubai airport with new app

Emirates passengers travelling from or transiting through Dubai International Airport (DXB) can expect fewer instances of delays associated with aircraft turnaround thanks to a new innovative application built in-house by Emirates called the Hub Monitor, WAM reported. https://www.tahawultech.com/region/uae/emirates-to-cut-delays-at-dubai-airport-with-new-app/

Securing the Industrial Internet of Things in OT networks

In many organisations, traditional IT and critical Operational Technology (OT) networks are being merged to take advantage of the speed and efficiency of today’s digital marketplace. Typical OT networks are comprised of switches, monitors, sensors, valves, and manufacturing devices managed by an ... https://www.tahawultech.com/insight/securing-the-industrial-internet-of-things-in-ot-networks/

SAS named a "leader" in multimodal PAML solutions

SAS has been named a leader in The Forrester Wave: Multimodal Predictive Analytics and Machine Learning Solutions, Q3 2018.  https://www.tahawultech.com/vendor/sas-named-a-leader-in-multimodal-paml-solutions/

Spire Solutions boosts security offerings with CyberSponse

Spire Solutions has partnered with CyberSponse to enable organizations in the Middle East to adopt a holistic automation and orchestration platform. https://www.tahawultech.com/channel/spire-solutions-boosts-security-offerings-with-cybersponse/

NIT inks distribution deal with IDIS for Middle East and Africa

NIT, an Ingram Micro Company, has announced signing a distribution agreement with IDIS, a manufacturer of security and surveillance technology in South Korea and a globally recognised player in advanced surveillance innovation. https://www.tahawultech.com/channel/nit-inks-distribution-deal-with-idis-for-middle-east-and-africa/

Five Saudi startups qualify for Badir programme's third edition

Saudi Arabia’s Badir Business Accelerator Programme has announced that five technology companies have qualified for the programme’s third cohort. https://www.tahawultech.com/region/saudi-arabia/five-saudi-startups-qualify-for-badir-programmes-third-edition/

Honor unveils latest smartphone with AI-powered selfie camera

Honor, the smartphone e-brand under the Huawei Group, has launched the HONOR 10 Lite, the brand’s latest flagship smartphone in the Middle East. https://www.tahawultech.com/industry/technology/honor-10-lite-middle-east/

Saudi Arabia to set up new platform to drive digital transformation

Saudi Aramco and the Saudi Information Technology Company signed an agreement to set up a joint venture firm that will develop a platform to invest in high potential growth companies in the ICT sector. https://www.tahawultech.com/region/saudi-arabia/saudi-aramco-sitc-jv-digital-transformation/

Dubai unveils first-ever VR training centre

Dubai Municipality has launched a smart training centre, which offers hands-on training using the Virtual Reality Environment. https://www.tahawultech.com/region/uae/dubai-unveils-first-ever-vr-training-centre/

UAE reinforces nation’s position as innovation hub with new initiative

The UAE Ministry of Finance has launched the Mohammed Bin Rashid Innovation Fund Accelerator. https://www.tahawultech.com/region/uae/uae-reinforces-nations-position-as-innovation-hub-with-new-initiative/

How to close the cybersecurity gap in the digital era

What’s stopping global businesses from protecting their assets despite significant investments in cybersecurity programmes? That’s the question we asked ourselves when trying to determine the reasons are behind the dangerous gap in modern IT security. https://www.tahawultech.com/insight/opinion/how-to-close-the-cybersecurity-gap-in-the-digital-era/

How technology will drive businesses in 2019

Technology is considered as an important driver of future business. As it evolves, it is becoming ever more pervasive and the adoption is growing steadily all over the world. What will happen in the world of technology in 2019? https://www.tahawultech.com/insight/manageengine-how-technology-drive-businesses-2019/

Abu Dhabi-based Islamic bank completes data warehouse project

Al Hilal Bank has announced the completion of its Data Transformation Programme, as part of the its strategy to enable digital evolution throughout its entire chain of operations. https://www.tahawultech.com/region/uae/abu-dhabi-based-islamic-bank-completes-data-warehouse-project/

France to push ahead with digital tax in new year

France has reportedly confirmed that it will introduce its own taxation scheme for big technology players starting from 1st January 2019. https://www.tahawultech.com/region/global/france-digital-tax-new-year/

Dubai RTA inks trio of deals to accelerate mobility innovation

Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has recently accelerated its efforts to make an active contribution to the Dubai Future Accelerators strategy. https://www.tahawultech.com/region/uae/dubai-rta-inks-trio-of-deals-to-accelerate-mobility-innovation/

Dubai reinforces knowledge culture among Emirati talents

As part of the third Emirati Tech Boot Camp, Dubai Silicon Oasis Authority (DSOA), the regulatory body for Dubai Silicon Oasis (DSO), the integrated free zone technology park, organised a demo day to give participating teams an opportunity to pitch their startup ideas to a panel of experts. https://www.tahawultech.com/region/uae/dsoa-emirati-tech-boot-camp/

UAE to enable Emirati youth to build future with AI

Artficial intelligence along with other emerging technologies have witnessed rapid changes similar to what the world had seen decades ago with regards to the Internet revolution, according to UAE minister. https://www.tahawultech.com/region/uae/uae-emirati-youth-build-future-ai/

Dubai-based tech unicorn enters food delivery sector

UAE-based Careem has announced the launch of its online delivery platform for goods and services. https://www.tahawultech.com/region/uae/dubai-based-tech-unicorn-enters-food-delivery-sector/

Bulwark bolsters data loss prevention offerings in Middle East

Bulwark Technologies has signed a distribution agreement with CoSoSys, a global provider of endpoint centric Data Loss Prevention (DLP) solutions. https://www.tahawultech.com/channel/bulwark-technologies-cososys-tools-middle-east/

Saudi Aramco inks JV with US-based cyber defence giant

Saudi Aramco and Raytheon Company have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to establish a joint venture  company that will develop and provide cybersecurity services in the Kingdom and the region. https://www.tahawultech.com/region/saudi-arabia/saudi-aramco-inks-jv-with-us-based-cyber-defence-giant/

UAE payments card operator to support Google Pay

Network International, a payment solutions provider in the Middle East and Africa, has announced that its merchant partner outlets will accept Google Pay. https://www.tahawultech.com/region/uae/uae-network-international-support-google-pay/

Abu Dhabi's Yahsat expands broadband services in MEA, Asia

The joint venture between Abu Dhabi’s Yahsat and Hughes will increase access to affordable, high-speed, satellite broadband services across Africa, Middle East and Southwest Asia. https://www.tahawultech.com/region/uae/abu-dhabis-yahsat-expands-broadband-services-in-mea-asia/

Abu Dhabi, Microsoft team up to develop AI roadmap

The Abu Dhabi Smart Solutions and Services Authority (ADSSSA) hosted its inaugural Hackfest in partnership with Microsoft. https://www.tahawultech.com/region/uae/abu-dhabi-microsoft-ai-roadmap/

UAE on track to achieve digital goals

A key component to the UAE’s progress towards becoming a digital economy is the burgeoning e-commerce industry, which is expected to reach $27.2 billion by 2020. https://www.tahawultech.com/region/uae/uae-on-track-to-achieve-digital-goals/

UAE's BIOS ME inks deal to deliver cloud-based blockchain services

UAE-based Managed Cloud Provider BIOS Middle East has signed a MoU with VeChain, a global public blockchain platform focusing on enterprise adoption and BIOS Middle East. https://www.tahawultech.com/industry/technology/uae-bios-me-blockchain-cloud-vechain/

Hidden devices used in series of cyber-robberies

Kaspersky Lab has released details of a cyber-robberies that targeted banks and other financial organisations in Eastern Europe in 2017 and 2018. https://www.tahawultech.com/industry/technology/hidden-devices-cyber-robberies-banks-kaspersky-lab/

4C gears up for regional expansion

4C has announced significant growth, including increased headcount across key offices, expansion of its emerging practices, and new funding. https://www.tahawultech.com/industry/technology/4c-gears-up-for-regional-expansion/

How a ‘cloud-pipe-device’ strategy enables transformation

Huawei’s vice president and managing director of its Enterprise Business, Alaa ElShimy, gives his take on the three key elements that he believes, when combined, can deliver technology success. https://www.tahawultech.com/insight/how-cloud-pipe-device-strategy-enables-transformation/

UAE's du launches eSIM for latest iPhone models

UAE-based telecommunications service provider du, from Emirates Integrated Telecommunications Company (EITC) has announced the availability of eSIM on iPhone XS, iPhone XS Max and iPhone XR.  https://www.tahawultech.com/region/uae/uae-du-esim-iphone/

Data is the wealth of future governments: UAE AI minister

Data is the real wealth of future governments and its main tool to develop the next generation of government services, UAE Minister of State for Artificial Intelligence Omar Sultan Al Olama said. https://www.tahawultech.com/region/uae/data-wealth-future-governments-uae-ai-minster/

Robotic Process Automation tech to accelerate digital transformation

UiPath, an enterprise Robotic Process Automation (RPA) software company, hosted UiPath Together Middle East – an event focused on RPA and AI-enabled digital transformation solutions in the region. https://www.tahawultech.com/industry/technology/robotic-process-automation-accelerate-digital-transformation-uipath/

UAE Exchange's Venu Sriraj on protecting the sanctity of data

UAE Exchange CISO Venu Sriraj discusses how the firm is protecting two of the most valuable assets of its customers – money and data. https://www.tahawultech.com/features/uae-exchange-ciso-data-security/

Building trust in the digital era

In a bid to ensure transparency and data integrity, Kaspersky Lab is moving a number of its core processes from Russia to a brand-new Transparency Centre. Based in Zurich, Switzerland, the new facility reflects the company’s determination to assure trustworthiness of its products, services and internal processes. https://www.tahawultech.com/features/building-trust-in-the-digital-era/

Why the Internet of Things needs to create business value

The Internet of Things has become a substrate layer of web-driven intelligence that connects our world. Fuelled by data from sensors, cameras and all manner of gyroscopes and accelerometers, IoT gives us a new power to monitor, track, analyse and act upon the data being created in the world... https://www.tahawultech.com/insight/how-to-turn-iot-business-value/

Blockchain, predictive technologies to take centre stage in 2019

Johnny Karam VP, emerging markets, Veritas Going into 2019, we’re going to see the technology market continue to transform and adapt to new customer demands. In particular, IT and data companies will be collecting, analysing and providing insights about vast volumes of data – more so than ever be... https://www.tahawultech.com/insight/blockchain-predictive-technologies-2019/

SonicWall strengthens regional presence with new Dubai HQ

Michael Berg, executive director, EMEA Sales, SonicWall, discusses how the opening of the company’s new HQ in Dubai reflects their commitment to the region. https://www.tahawultech.com/video/sonicwall-strengthens-regional-presence-new-dubai-hq/

Oppo F9 review: power, price and pretty looks

Power, price and pretty looks – we tried out Oppo’s latest smartphone and shares why these three elements make F9 a good buy. https://www.tahawultech.com/features/oppo-f9-review-power-price-pretty-looks/

Middle East’s Noon celebrates first birthday

The region’s homegrown digital marketplace, noon, is celebrating its first year of operations in Saudi Arabia and the UAE. https://www.tahawultech.com/industry/retail/middle-easts-noon-celebrates-first-birthday/

UAE Exchange, Ripple to begin blockchain payments next year

United Arab Emirates-based UAE Exchange and US startup Ripple plan to launch cross-border remittances to Asia via blockchain by the first quarter of 2019, UAE Exchange’s group CEO said in an interview with Reuters. https://www.tahawultech.com/industry/financial-services/uae-exchange-ripple-blockchain-payments-2019/

Huawei OceanStor Dorado V3: "world's fastest all-flash storage"

Walid Gomaa, VP, data centre and cloud solutions, Huawei Enterprise Business Group, Middle East, gives his take on why the firm’s OceanStor Dorado is the world’s fastest all-flash storage. https://www.tahawultech.com/features/huawei-oceanstor-dorado-v3-worlds-fastest-all-flash-storage/

InfoWatch, SAP partner to boost data security

InfoWatch and SAP CIS have signed an agreement on the start of cooperation in the field of corporate data security. https://www.tahawultech.com/vendor/infowatch-sap-partner-to-boost-data-security/

Digital currency to speed up UAE-Saudi Arabia cross-border transactions

The UAE and Saudi Arabia have started using fintech for cross-border settlements, including a digital currency which they jointly developed for that purpose. https://www.tahawultech.com/region/uae/digital-currency-uae-saudi-arabia-transactions/

Saudi Arabia opens first-ever virtual school

Saudi Arabia has recently inaugurated the region’s first virtual school, the Sabya Directorate of Education announced. https://www.tahawultech.com/region/saudi-arabia/saudi-arabia-opens-first-ever-virtual-school/

Five trends that will dominate digital businesses in 2019

Too many aspiring digital businesses aren’t set up correctly for digital transformation. Here are five trends that will be dominant in the digital business in 2019. https://www.tahawultech.com/insight/five-trends-that-will-dominate-digital-businesses-in-2019/

Data analytics, cybersecurity are key to improving aviation safety: experts

Utilising data analytics and improving cybersecurity should be among the key priorities of aviation organisations, according to experts at the 6th annual World Aviation Safety Summit. https://www.tahawultech.com/industry/technology/data-analytics-cybersecurity-are-key-to-improving-aviation-safety-experts/

UAE leads MENA in online commerce innovations

The UAE is the fourth most prepared developing economy for online commerce, according to a new index from the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD). https://www.tahawultech.com/region/uae/uae-leads-mena-online-commerce/

Focus SoftNet, TrioTree Technologies boost IT innovation in healthcare

Focus Softnet has signed a partnership agreement with TrioTree Technologies to expand and strengthen its portfolio across the healthcare domain. https://www.tahawultech.com/industry/healthcare/focus-softnet-triotree-technologies-healthcare/

Where should the CISO sit in the leadership team?

As cybersecurity risk management has ascended to become a top strategic priority, where the Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) sits within the leadership team has become a major question. https://www.tahawultech.com/insight/where-should-the-ciso-sit-in-the-leadership-team/

AI shaping the future of man and machine: experts

Henrik Von Scheel, originator of the “4th Industrial Revolution” and Board Member of OECD National Competitive Council has recently revealed an underlying FDI paradigm shift in 4IR. https://www.tahawultech.com/region/uae/ai-shaping-future-man-machine-sharjah-fdi/

UAE at the forefront of AI innovations: study

The UAE ranks first in the region in terms of enterprise adoption of artificial intelligence (AI) applications with an annual growth rate of 33.5 percent, according to a recent study. https://www.tahawultech.com/region/uae/uae-forefront-ai-innovation/

TahawulTech.com salutes channel icons at Hot 50 Awards

TahawulTech.com and Reseller Middle East hosted its seventh annual Hot 50 Awards at the open air restaurant BHAR, Renaissance Downtown Hotel against the Dubai skyline in the background. The most-coveted Awards gathered key players across vendors, distributors, resellers and systems integrators... https://www.tahawultech.com/industry/technology/tahawultech-com-salutes-channel-icons-at-hot-50-awards/

UAE-based bank transforms workplace with Microsoft

Mashreq Bank has concluded the latest phase of its digital transformation initiative, in which it adopted Microsoft’s modern workplace solutions, to further engage customers, empower employees, optimise operations and reinvent products and services. https://www.tahawultech.com/industry/financial-services/uae-mashreq-bank-transforms-workplace-microsoft/

Metis, KoreConX help drive SME growth in UAE

KoreConX has announced its partnership with Metis Management Consultancy, a UAE-grown consultancy firm focused on providing services to SMEs in the MENA region. https://www.tahawultech.com/industry/technology/metis-koreconx-help-drive-sme-growth-in-uae/

India-based logistics firm bolsters security with Fortinet

Fortinet has announced that DTDC Express, India’s leading express distribution and logistics company, has bolstered its existing Fortinet Security Fabric deployment. https://www.tahawultech.com/industry/technology/india-based-logistics-firm-bolsters-security-with-fortinet/

Cyber-attack on oil firm targets UAE, Saudi Arabia servers

Italian oil services company Saipem said it had identified a cyber-attack out of India that had primarily affected its servers in the Middle East. https://www.tahawultech.com/region/uae/saipem-cyber-attack-uae-saudi-arabia-servers/

Dubai highlights increased digitisation of global travel ecosystem

Eighty percent of hotel searches and 60 per cent of travel searches in the Middle East and North Africa, MENA region, are made using mobile phones, demonstrating the importance of a digital, social and mobile first strategy when designing booking platforms, according to a recent study. https://www.tahawultech.com/region/uae/dubai-digitisation-global-travel-ecosystem/

2CRSI names Nirmal Menon as channel manager for ME

French manufacturer of server and storage, 2CRSI has announced the appointment of Nirmal Menon as its channel manager for its Middle East operations. https://www.tahawultech.com/channel/2crsi-names-nirmal-menon-as-channel-manager-for-me/

Apple hit with iPhone sales ban in China

Qualcomm said it had won a preliminary order from a Chinese court banning the importation and sale of several Apple Inc iPhone models in China that the court found violated two of Qualcomm patents, Reuters reported. https://www.tahawultech.com/region/global/apple-hit-with-iphone-sales-ban-in-china/

Spire Solutions establishes local presence in Saudi Arabia

Regional VAD Spire Solutions has announced that it will be expanding its footprint to Saudi Arabia with a local presence in Riyadh. https://www.tahawultech.com/channel/spire-solutions-establishes-local-presence-in-saudi-arabia/

SamTech Middle East to help keep Dubai Ultramarathon participants safe

Dubai is hosting the Al Marmoom Ultramarathon from 11th to 15th December at the Al Marmoom Desert Conservation Reserve. https://www.tahawultech.com/industry/technology/samtech-middle-east-dubai-ultramarathon/

How safe cities are impacting people, public and private sectors

Huawei Enterprise Business Group managing director and vice president for Middle East Alaa Elshimy discusses how safe cities are impacting people, public, and private sectors. https://www.tahawultech.com/insight/huawei-safe-cities-people-public-private-sector/

ADNOC turns to blockchain to streamline supply chain processes

The Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC) has announced its successful collaboration with IBM, piloting a Blockchain-based automated system to integrate oil and gas production across the full value chain. https://www.tahawultech.com/industry/technology/adnoc-turns-to-blockchain-to-streamline-supply-chain-processes/

Dubai's Careem to provide tech for fleet management

Careem has signed an agreement to offer its technology to Private Limousine for managing its fleet and in accommodating its customers’ requests. https://www.tahawultech.com/industry/transport-logistics/dubais-careem-to-provide-tech-for-fleet-management/

Chinese smartphone brands drive worldwide smartphone sales

In the third quarter of 2018, Chinese brands Huawei and Xiaomi, helped drive global smartphone sales, according to Gartner. https://www.tahawultech.com/industry/technology/chinese-smartphone-brands-drive-worldwide-smartphone-sales/

Abu Dhabi unveils world’s first fully digital courtroom

Abu Dhabi Global Market Courts (ADGM Courts) has opened for viewing their fully digital bespoke courtroom. https://www.tahawultech.com/region/uae/abu-dhabi-unveils-worlds-first-fully-digital-courtroom/

Niksun signs SCOPE Middle East as MEA VAD

UAE-based regional value-added distributor SCOPE Middle East has announced its partnership with NKISUN, a company that develops network security and performance solutions. Focused on government and intelligence agencies, service providers, financial services companies, and large enterprises such... https://www.tahawultech.com/channel/niksun-signs-scope-middle-east-as-mea-vad/

OKI Europe launches augmented reality app

OKI Europe has announced the launch of its new smartphone app, the ‘OKI AR Showroom’ at VISCOM Italia. https://www.tahawultech.com/industry/technology/oki-europe-launches-augmented-reality-app/

OKI introduces colour database for ColorPainter users

OKI Europe has launched a dedicated database for ColorPainter users with over 14,000 media profiles. https://www.tahawultech.com/industry/technology/oki-introduces-colour-database-for-colorpainter-users/

Robo-advisory firm first to graduate Dubai's regulatory sandbox

Robo-advisory firm, Sarwa, has become the first participant to graduate from Dubai Financial Services Authority’s regulatory sandbox following nearly 12 months of testing. https://www.tahawultech.com/industry/financial-services/robo-advisory-firm-first-to-graduate-dubais-regulatory-sandbox/

AI chatbots soon to become first responders for citizens’ engagements

AI-powered chatbots will soon become the first responders for citizens’ engagements with healthcare providers, as the number of chatbot interactions exceeds 2.8 billion annually by 2023. https://www.tahawultech.com/industry/healthcare/ai-chatbots-healthcare-engagements/

Dubai DED urges business owners to take advantage of eServices

The Auto Renewal service covers more than 2,200 commercial activities, equivalent to 99.8 percent of all business licences. https://www.tahawultech.com/industry/government/dubai-ded-business-owners-eservices/

UAE to develop local cybersecurity talents

The Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Knowledge Foundation, MBRF, and DarkMatter Group have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to collaborate on creating the best digital talent for the UAE’s growing cybersecurity sector. https://www.tahawultech.com/region/uae/uae-to-develop-local-cybersecurity-talents/

Microsoft demonstrates the power of ‘AI for government’

Microsoft has recently demonstrated the power of its Cloud and Artificial Intelligence solutions to accelerate the Kuwait’s efforts towards e-services and drive digital transformation across all sectors in the country. https://www.tahawultech.com/region/kuwait/microsoft-demonstrates-power-ai-government/

World's largest Arabic audio library opens in Dubai

Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai and Chairman of Dubai Executive Council has recently launched the Dubai Audio Library. https://www.tahawultech.com/region/uae/worlds-largest-arabic-audio-library-opens-in-dubai/

Ras Al Khaimah introduces a new smart way to pay

The RAK Department of Finance have announced the launch of RAK SmartPay, an integrated e-payment system in the emirate. https://www.tahawultech.com/region/uae/ras-al-khaimah-introduces-a-new-smart-way-to-pay/

EnGenius launches Wi-Fi 6 access point for SMBs

EnGenius International Dubai has launched the 802.11ax (Wi-Fi 6) 2×2 access point EWS357AP. According to EnGenius, this latest addition to its family of products brings next-generation cutting-edge features within reach of forward-thinking SMBs. Early adopters will no longer have to wait to... https://www.tahawultech.com/vendor/engenius-launches-wi-fi-6-access-point-for-smbs/

Nokia 8.1 makes global debut in Dubai

HMD Global, the home of Nokia phones, has made the global debut of the latest addition to its flagship range of smartphones the Nokia 8.1. https://www.tahawultech.com/industry/technology/nokia-8-1-makes-global-debut-in-dubai/

New digital museum to reflect UAE-India ties

The UAE has recently inaugurated the Zayed-Gandhi Digital Museum at Manarath Al Saadiyat in Abu Dhabi. https://www.tahawultech.com/region/uae/new-digital-museum-to-reflect-uae-india-ties/

Z Services gets McAfee on board to offer cloud-based security offering

Z Services, the UAE-based cybersecurity firm has joined hands with McAfee and launched the first-of-its-kind subscription based in-country cloud security solution to organisations across the Middle East and North Africa. With increasing use of business application, cloud-based cybersecurity has... https://www.tahawultech.com/news/z-services-gets-mcafee-on-board-to-offer-cloud-based-security-offering/

Middle East ride-sharing rivals launch bus booking service

Dubai-based Careem and global ride-sharing firm Uber have introduced a new bus-booking service in Egypt. https://www.tahawultech.com/region/middle-east/uber-careem-launch-bus-service-egypt/

"Superthreats" to become more prevalent next year, warns McAfee

The McAfee Labs 2019 Threats Predictions Report, identifies rising trends and how they are predicted to change the cyber threat landscape in 2019. https://www.tahawultech.com/region/global/superthreats-become-prevalent-next-year-mcafee/

No 5G iPhone for Apple fans until 2020: report

Apple plans to hold off until at least 2020 before offering an iPhone that can connect to the next generation of high-speed phone services coming next year. https://www.tahawultech.com/region/global/no-5g-iphone-until-2020-report/

UAE residents trust tech companies more than banks: study

A majority of UAE residents are willing to get banking services from an established technology company, according to a recent study. https://www.tahawultech.com/region/uae/uae-residents-trust-tech-companies-more-banks/

Dubai RTA to take public transport to new heights

The Dubai RTA has unveiled its Sky Pod project, a futuristic mobility system in the Dubai Emirate, WAM reported. https://www.tahawultech.com/region/uae/dubai-rta-to-take-public-transport-to-new-heights/

BT Security names Kevin Brown as new MD

BT has announced the appointment of Kevin Brown as managing director of BT Security. https://www.tahawultech.com/industry/technology/bt-security-names-kevin-brown-as-new-md/

Saudi Arabia's ICD eyes blockchain tech for Islamic banks

The Islamic Corporation for the Development of the Private Sector (ICD) plans to introduce a blockchain-based product to help Islamic banks manage their liquidity needs. https://www.tahawultech.com/region/saudi-arabia/saudi-arabia-icd-blockchain-islamic-banks/

Site24x7 to deliver AI-powered monitoring

Site24x7, the cloud-based performance monitoring solution for DevOps and IT Operations, has recently  announced the introduction of its AI-powered Microsoft Azure monitoring as well as its chatbot integration with Microsoft Teams. https://www.tahawultech.com/industry/technology/site24x7-to-deliver-ai-powered-monitoring/

Oman telco expands super fibre coverage

Ooredoo has announced that it is expanding its Super Fibre home internet services to further deliver high speed internet to even more areas in the Sultanate. https://www.tahawultech.com/region/oman/oman-telco-expands-super-fibre-coverage/

USB devices pose "serious threats" to industrial networks

Removable USB media devices such as flash drives pose a significant – and intentional – cybersecurity threat to a wide array of industrial process control networks, according to a recent study. https://www.tahawultech.com/industry/technology/usb-threats-industrial-networks-honeywell/

Dubai Police app to empower people of determination

The Dubai Police has recently launched a special free training and educational smart app for aimed at communicating easily to People of Determination. https://www.tahawultech.com/region/uae/dubai-police-app-emirati-sign-language/

Elon Musk's Space X breaks records with latest launch

Elon Musk’s Space X has reportedly completed a record-setting mission after its 19th rocket launch. https://www.tahawultech.com/region/global/elon-musks-space-x-breaks-records-with-latest-launch/

How to lead innovation in a midsize enterprise

When Gartner researchers asked CIOs at midsize enterprises what digital business means to them, they ended up with more than 100 different answers. The reality is that digital business means something different for everyone. But at the CEO level, it’s about fundamentally changing the business, n... https://www.tahawultech.com/insight/how-to-lead-innovation-in-a-midsize-enterprise/

Why "seamless" customer service is the status quo

Every day I meet with customers and talk through the challenges they face. These conversations have shown me that companies will either win or lose based on the quality of service they provide. I was really happy to see that our recent State of the Connected Customer report backs this up – 58% o... https://www.tahawultech.com/insight/why-seamless-customer-service-is-the-status-quo/

The return of Nokia

HMD says on target to take Nokia to number three player in mobile devices by 2022 HMD Global, the new home of Nokia phones, could well be on its way to regain its lost space in the mobile ecosystem. Nokia devices have once again started appearing on the top ten charts and are more visible... https://www.tahawultech.com/news/telecoms/the-return-of-nokia/