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Six predictions that will define the nature of workplaces in 2022

The pandemic has opened our eyes to what can be accomplished remotely with technology and has challenged many of our perceptions around productivity

UAE’s GrubTech raises $13m in Series A funding round to underpin growth

The company plans to use the funds to develop innovative solutions and extend its reach into new markets

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Amazon brings Alexa, compatible with English and Arabic, to the UAE

Amazon has also opened bookings for range of new Echo devices in the UAE, which will start shipping on December 14

Here’s why the Middle East region is a lucrative market for startups

Over the past years, Hub71 has offered entrepreneurs the access to market, resources and support to enable founders to thrive in a growing market says Jida Itani, COO, Hub71

Samsung to replace unit heads, combine mobile and consumer arms

The move simplifies the company’s operational structure, segmenting its semiconductor and consumer groups

Revolutionising the education ecosystem with artificial intelligence

The pandemic broke our long-held notions that a good education can only take place in a physical classroom with a teacher imparting lessons to all students

Companies can safeguard their businesses from emerging holiday threats. Here’s how

McAfee Enterprise and FireEye threat findings unwrap the crucial need for organisations to strengthen their cybersecurity architecture through the holidays

Raising the curtain on the notion of prevention

As enterprise and government agency leaders continue maturing their digital transformation efforts, they’re recognising the business enabler that is cybersecurity

SolarWinds appoints Jeff McCullough as global lead for partner sales

McCullough brings over 20 years of experience in IT channel sales and senior management, with a particular focus on enterprise sales and strategic alliances

Here’s how Israel is changing the way we travel

Nicknamed as ‘the startup nation’, Israel stands out as one of the world’s most innovative countries. But how did it become a technological behemoth and a hub for IT corporations?

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Here’s what it takes to be an aspiring chief information security officer

Apart from being a cross functional leader with good collaboration and problem-solving abilities, an aspiring CISO should also have some expert skills says Vimal Mani, head of information security (CISO), Bank of Sharjah

Bitcoin plunges over 20% in another sign of global market nerves

The swings in cryptocurrencies come amid a volatile period for financial markets

Saudi’s @HACK redefines the cybersecurity landscape of the region

Over 200 speakers, including Black Hat-approved trainers presented briefings on the latest developments in security

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Human Logic, Gamalearn collaborate to support region’s education sector

The organisations plan to integrate their technological solutions to boost the growth of the education industry

Hands-on review: Bose QuietComfort 45 headphone

The QC45 headphones are lightweight, sleek and have been designed to give a modern look

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Saudi Aramco’s Wa’ed invests SAR19m in fintech startup Lamaa

The Riyadh-based startup was established in March 2021 by entrepreneur Sumeet Khutale who has recently relocated from London to the kingdom

Neom, Volocopter JV to create world’s first bespoke public Evtol mobility system

Neom has placed a confirmed order of 15 Volocopter aircraft to commence initial flight operations within the next 2-3 years

Mobile data traffic increased almost 300-fold over 10 years: Ericsson

According to the report, it is estimated that 5G networks will cover more than two billion people by the end of 2021

Global smartphone sales declined 6.8% in third quarter of 2021: Gartner

Apple reclaimed the second position among the top five smartphone vendors in the third quarter and Xiaomi slipped to the third place

Twitter’s Parag Agrawal is youngest CEO in S&P 500

Agrawal, who was appointed to succeed Twitter founder and CEO Jack Dorsey, is 37

UAE’s Al-Futtaim Group launches first Volvo electric car in the region

The full-electric XC40 BEV compact SUV was unveiled at the newly launched Volvo Studio located in Dubai Festival Plaza, Jebel Ali

Middle East: Talent development takes flight amid growing digitisation

Advancing the quality and equity of ICT education, as well as preparing individuals for future jobs in a digital economy, is critical to social development

Newage Learning, infoShare Academy to launch software coding education programmes in GCC

With technology being increasingly critical in every facet of business, all organisations recognise the need to accelerate development of digital solutions to be competitive

Abu Dhabi Global Market Academy, Human Logic partner to boost digital learning

The agreement seeks to improve the integration of next-generation technologies and develop advanced digital-based educational methods

Is virtual reality the new business opportunity?

Walking into a hotel in the UAE in 50 years will be a whole new level of luxury, with XR glasses making the visitor experience seamless says Nikhil Nair, consumer business lead at HTC Vive MEA

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Here’s how organisations can protect their business from online scams

For well-known brands, banks, and service providers, it’s just a matter of time before they catch the scammer’s eye says Ashraf Koheil, director of business development, Group-IB MEA

Here’s how to build a smart city of the future

Even with all these technological investments, some municipal officials and agencies struggle to move public safety and smart city initiatives forward

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Improving data centre power consumption and energy efficiency

In recent years, power management systems have advanced to the point where they are versatile and easily adaptable to new requirements.

Lenovo launches portable ThinkVision M15 monitor in the UAE

The light and slim monitor features 15.6-inch FHD resolution and 2 USB Type-C ports with Power Pass through design for an extended multi-screen experience

Sitecore appoints Ahmed Alrabiah as the new regional VP for Saudi Arabia

Alrabiah joins Sitecore with over 15 years of expertise in the sector, having held leadership roles at one of the ERP software solution providers