Big Data Analytics News & Industry trends in UAE

Dubai Police named Smart Data Champion

Posted On November 27, 2021

The Dubai Police, represented by the General Department of Artificial Intelligence, has recently been recognised by the SDS+ Data Awards as a "Smart Data Champion of the Year" for the Smart Police Stations (SPS) initiative.
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Middlesex University Dubai's Insights Lab wins prestigious Smart Data Excellence Award for innovation in education

Posted On November 23, 2021

MDX Dubai's Insights Lab was also placed in the top five nominated organisations for the Smart Data AI Innovation Award, which celebrates innovation in AI in all industries.
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Next week, the Smart Data Summit will explore the importance of data analytics and AI in a digitally-driven world

Posted On February 10, 2021

Particularly in the context of COVID-19, there has never been a better time to bolster your company's data capabilities and incorporate the power of AI
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7th Annual Smart Data Summit set to begin in a month

Posted On February 23, 2020

Across two days, over 50 international and regional subject matter experts will cover over 20 sessions on the most relevant trends and developments in data management and the impact of smart data and analytics across sectors.
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Big data analytics transforming ecommerce business models

Posted On January 28, 2020

The ecommerce market in the Middle East region is growing at an unprecedented rate, with industry reports indicating MENA region to be the fastest growing region in the world for ecommerce
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Use of Big Data to improve public transport discussed

Posted On December 30, 2019

DUBAI: Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority held a series of brainstorming sessions focused on the use of Big Data to improve the public transport network.
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UAE at the forefront of blockchain adoption

Posted On December 7, 2019

The main purpose of a blockchain technology is disintermediation, which means removing the intermediary between two people or two transactions together.
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Banking on big data analytics

Posted On November 25, 2019

Dubai, United Arab Emirates, November 25, 2019: The banking industry worldwide has undergone a massive upheaval with processes and systems becoming more digital- oriented and solutions more customer-oriented.
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New data initiative launched to boost Dubai’s retail Sector

Posted On November 25, 2019

Smart Dubai and the Dubai Department of Economic Development (DED – Dubai Economy) have announced a joint new data initiative for the retail sector
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Dubai Future Council for Blockchain Launches Dubai Blockchain Policy

Posted On November 21, 2019

Dubai, November 20, 2019 – The Dubai Future Council for Blockchain, chaired by Her Excellency Dr Aisha Bint Butti Bin Bishr, launched the Dubai Blockchain Policy at the 9th Smart City Expo World Congress, held in Barcelona on November 19-21, 2019.
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Middle East’s Digital Transformation to Get Boost from Intel Innovation Centre

Posted On November 5, 2019

The Dubai Silicon Oasis (DSO) in partnership with Intel has announced the launch of a new phase of the Intel Innovation Centre. Dubai Technology Entrepreneur Campus (Dtec) will host the new phase.
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Revealed: Dubai neighbourhood to be the first 5G powered district in UAE

Posted On October 28, 2019

More than 100,000 people will have access to 5G once first phase is implemented in Dubai
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Dubai Municipality becomes first government agency to issue digital contracts

Posted On October 28, 2019

In line with the government’s strategy to go paperless and spur the development of digital transformation, Dubai Municipality is ready to make all future contracts digital.
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Dubai Electronic Security Center launches Dubai Cyber Think Tank - first of its kind in the Middle East

Posted On October 27, 2019

Dubai Electronic Security Center (DESC) launched today “Dubai Cyber Think Tank”, a unique initiative which is the first of its kind in the Middle East, at a conference held in The Address Boulevard Downtown, Dubai
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Smart Dubai Signs Partnership Agreement with Property Finder to Bring Smart Tech into Real Estate

Posted On October 26, 2019

Smart Dubai has signed a partnership agreement with leading real estate portal Property Finder to promote the use of advanced technologies to enhance people’s real estate journey.
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Saudi telco deploys ‘region’s largest’ 5G network

Posted On October 24, 2019

Zain Group has announced that it has launched 5G commercial services in Saudi Arabia, with the first phase of the rollout being implemented through a network of 2,000 towers that cover an area of more than 20 cities in the Kingdom.
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Smart data summit is back for its 7th edition in March 2020

Posted On September 29, 2019

H.E. Mohammad Hassan, Executive Director - National Statistics and Data Sector, Federal Competitiveness & Statistics Authority delivering the keynote presentation at Smart Data Summit 2019
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US cyber-security company Forcepoint aims for double-digit growth in Mena

Posted On September 28, 2019

Forcepoint is aiming for double-digit growth in its Middle East and North Africa business as the US cyber-security company plans to expand its presence in Saudi Arabia and the UAE – the two biggest Arab economies.
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