Big Data Analytics News & Industry trends in UAE

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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UAE's digital strength clicks

Posted On September 26, 2019

The UAE registered improvement in knowledge, technology and future readiness.
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Future of data analytics and BI explored at the Smart Data Summit

Posted On April 15, 2019

More than 30 subject matter experts participated as speakers and panelists at the first day conference
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Smart Dubai Announces Dubai Data

Posted On April 9, 2019

The event shed light on initiatives, policies, and partnerships launched under each of the initiative’s dimensions and in line with Smart Dubai’s role as a regulator in the data ecosystem.
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Data-driven decisions driving business transformations - case studies and best practices to be seen at the upcoming Smart Data Summit

Posted On April 7, 2019

The event is expected to draw over 300 senior data analytics, marketing, IT, business intelligence, digital and strategy professionals from the GCC region.
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