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November 28, 2024
How Du's vision for sovereign cloud and AI will transform UAEâs digital governance
In an exclusive interview, Du's Chief ICT Officer, Jasim Al Awadi shares insights on how sovereign AI solutions will enhance government services, ensure data security, and drive the UAE's digital future.
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Sponsored by Bain & Company: Move from AI pilots to AI at scale with an enterprise technology overhaul
AI-enabled growth demands scale. Getting there requires reshaping your technology function to enable this massive shiftâfrom re-architecting your entire tech stack to upgrading ways of working across your organization.
CIO Middle East and IDC hosts the inaugural CIO100 Awards, celebrating the region's top 100 tech leaders
The prestigious CIO100 Middle East Awards honor the region's top tech leaders for their transformative leadership and innovative contributions to business growth.
Navigating the cybersecurity threat landscape in the UAE: Strategies for CISOs
Todayâs organizations face challenges from multiple directions, including threats to the business from state-sponsored cyberattacks, geopolitical turmoil, inflation, and a shortage of security skills. For CISOs to succeed in this unprecedented security landscape, they must balance these threats with new approaches by performing continuous risk assessments, protecting digital assets, and managing the rapid pace of innovation in security technologies.
AI platforms driving business transformation in the UAE: insights from industry experts
Experts discuss the pivotal role of AI in enhancing operations, fostering innovation, and shaping the future of business in the UAEâs fast-evolving digital landscape
Customer centricity: How Mashreq Bank is placing its customers at the forefront of its operations
Mohamed Salah Abdel Hamid Abdel Razek, Senior Executive Vice President and Group Head of Tech, Transformation & Information, Mashreq explains how the bank is integrating advanced technologies and expanding its digital footprint. The company aims to provide customers with a banking journey that is not just efficient and secure, but also innovative, engaging, and memorable.
Saudi Arabia launches $100 Billion AI initiative to lead in global tech
Aiming to rival global tech hubs, Saudi Arabiaâs new AI project targets innovation, infrastructure, and talent development.
