Our journey towards making visa processing more agile and efficient is very much about the ongoing digital transformation that is impacting all industries. This positive development, among other things, cannot be realistically achieved without relying on the collection and processing of data to create knowledge, competencies and capabilities. This collection and processing requires a governance oversight to ensure that it’s not used to the detriment of the individual. To this end we have seen an upsurge in data protection legislation in the last few years.

The EMEA mainstream media’s spotlight on ransomware attacks may have dimmed over the last 18 months but that doesn’t mean the threat has disappeared.

The education industry has undergone a technological revolution over the past decade, but there’s still one major shift on the horizon that brings together many of the technologies that have been pegged as revolutionary (augmented reality for example) – in fact it is essential for their success in the education sector.

H.E. Mohamed Al Khadar Al Ahmed, Executive Director of Strategic Affairs at DMT and General Coordinator of the World Urban Forum 10 Said:
“Next February we are looking forward to the tenth World Urban Forum in Abu Dhabi, with its theme: “Cities of Opportunities: Connecting Culture and Innovation” and this will be the first time that an Arab country will host the world’s most important conference on cities and human settlements.

H.E. Mohamed Al Khadar Al Ahmed, Executive Director of Strategic Affairs at DMT and General Coordinator of the World Urban Forum said:

Each year around this time, you may find yourself getting anxious because the inevitable questions abound: “What are your New Year’s plans?” “Have you figured out how you’re getting around traffic on New Year’s eve?” “Any resolutions?” “How are you going to ensure you stick to them?”

Some may wonder why the Banque du Liban operates a vital facility such as Middle East Airlines. The reason for this was the bankruptcy of Intra Bank in the 1960s, which made the central bank the owner of the airline since then. When any institution in the world is liquidated, its physical assets are sold to fulfill the rights of its creditors, and this is what happened with Intra Bank at the time.

2020 has arrived and it’s time to have a look at what is in store for enterprises.

Since we are in the business of securing our enterprise customers’ infrastructures, we keep a close eye on how the security and encryption landscape is changing so we can help our customers to stay one step ahead.

Common email scams target unsuspecting online users anywhere and everywhere – at home, at work, in the airport, at your local coffee shop – when you’re connected, you could be putting valuable data at risk if you’re not taking proper precautions. Your online identity puts you more at risk than you realize but taking simple proactive steps can help guard against the bad guys.

H.E. Falah Mohammad Al Ahbabi, Chairman of the Department of Municipalities and Transport Said: “The Fourth Industrial Revolution is characterized by a considerable surge in new digital technologies and artificial intelligence. This trend has created a significant impact upon urbanisation and has played an essential part in the establishment of Smart Cities. With innovation harnessing enhancements across numerous areas of modern life, it is natural that technological advancements are applied to the places closest to us, in our homes and communities.”

It’s that time of the year again; yes, the New Year and all its resolutions. The festive parties, mince pies, late nights, a slight overindulgence with food, and a general feeling of letting oneself go, which we’re all guilty of it, have passed. But did you know that there is a significant health cost associated with living in the moment during the festive season? Before you know it, the weight is piling on, you’ve had one too many and you just don’t feel right. This is your body’s way of telling you that it’s time to think about your health – listen to it!

As we approach the end of 2019, Jacob Chacko, Regional Business Head – Middle East, Saudi & South Africa (MESA) at HPE Aruba, gives an insight into major technology trends that will shape the industry in the Middle East in 2020: