Big Data Analytics News & Industry trends in UAE

Dubai taps data-driven strategy to ride smart city wave

Posted On November 18, 2018

Emirate boasts very strong data and experience-driven smart city strategy.
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Smart Dubai, Business Sweden Sign Agreement to Amplify Cooperation in Data-Sharing and Smart Services

Posted On March 27, 2018

Smart Dubai has signed an agreement with Swedish trade and investment board, Business Sweden, at the Smart Dubai Office (SDO) headquarters in Dubai Design District (d3).
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Smart Dubai: A Successful Track Record of Organising and Opening Dubai’s City Data

Posted On March 25, 2018

Dubai’s efforts to guide and organise data exchange in both the public and private sectors witnessed a turning point with the launch of the Dubai Data Establishment under the aegis of Smart Dubai, and the issuance of the Dubai Data Law.
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Data Governance, AI Dominate Dubai Summit Agenda

Posted On February 27, 2018

Smart Dubai Office has confirmed its support and participation at the upcoming Smart Data Summit in Dubai.
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UAE Makes Artificial Intelligence Leap

Posted On February 21, 2018

The UAE is investing in becoming a global pioneer in the use of artificial intelligence technology in various sectors of its economy.
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AI Powered Customer Engagement is the Future

Posted On February 21, 2018

Technology has significantly modified how business is conducted – a study indicates that by the year 2020, 85% of all customer interactions will be conducted without interacting with a human.
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Dubai Data Policies Launched to Classify 100 Per cent of Data by 2021

Posted On February 19, 2018

Private data will not be compromised as part of the new push to provide all public data through Dubai Pulse.
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AI Could Fundamentally Disrupt Markets in MENA: Reports

Posted On February 12, 2018

A PwC Middle East study has said that artificial intelligence (AI) will contribute $320 billion to the Middle East economy by 2030, equivalent to 11 percent of GDP.
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AI to Contribute $320bn Mideast GDP by 2030

Posted On February 12, 2018

Artificial Intelligence (AI) will contribute $320 billion to the Middle East economy by 2030 - the equivalent to 11 per cent of GDP, according to a new report from PwC, a global provider of assurance, advisory and tax services.
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Why UAE is Well-Positioned to Fend off Cyber-Attacks

Posted On January 6, 2018

Nation's cyber-security legislation a big positive.
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FMI: MENA Digital Transformation to Hit 15.1% CAGR

Posted On December 27, 2017

Future Market Insights (FMI) has announced results of research that reveals that the Middle East and North Africa digital transformation market is expected to expand at a compound annual growth rate of 15.1% from 2014 to 2020.
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Dubai Sets its Sights on Becoming the World's First Blockchain-Powered Government

Posted On December 18, 2017

Dubai is planning yet another transformation: to become the world’s first blockchain-powered government.
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Smart Dubai, Majid Al Futtaim to Explore Data Development

Posted On December 11, 2017

The move will see both organisations improve the data collected and turn it into a valuable asset.
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UAE Digital Update to Rake in Dh33.8b

Posted On December 11, 2017

Bin Bishr said that Dubai has made immense progress in its journey to become a smart city.
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Big Data and Analytics Trends to be Explored at Smart Data Summit 2018

Posted On November 16, 2017

The Smart Data Summit being held on 17 and 18 April 2018 at Sofitel Dubai The Palm Resort & Spa, will address a wide range of topics within the big data and analytics sector.
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Harnessing Big Data to Create Smart Data for a Brighter Future

Posted On November 3, 2017

Big data has the potential to elevate enterprises to the next level. Data analytics possess the power to shape the future by harnessing big data to provide smart data, which can be utilized to shape and improve business.
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Dubai Government Entities Commit to Protect Digital Wealth

Posted On October 28, 2017

Outstanding private and government entities that excel in providing smart city services will be issued digital certificates by the Smart Dubai Office.
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VP Launches Digital Wealth Initiative and IoT Plan

Posted On October 22, 2017

His Highness Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, launched the flagship Dubai Internet of Things (IoT) Strategy, as well as the Data Wealth initiative.
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