TahawulTech.com • 2nd June 2019

Sophia's maker David Hanson: can machines become human?

David Hanson has embarked on a mammoth task – building machines that are as human as human beings themselves. The chairman and founder of Hanson Robotics shot to fame when the firm’s flagship robot, Sophia, was made a Saudi citizen. His ultimate goal is to build sentient machines that are compassionate, logical and a partner to humanity.

TahawulTech.com • 11th March 2018

The sound of colour: cyborg Neil Harbisson

Globally recognised as the world's first ever cyborg, Neil Harbisson experiences colour in a way that no one can imagine, and believes we must become one with technology.

TahawulTech.com • 25th May 2018

Why football legend Michael Owen is Blockchain's unlikely champion

James Dartnell sat with former Real Madrid and England striker Michael Owen to find out why he believes the future will be shaped by cryptocurrency and blockchain.

Tahawul Tech • 7th June 2017

Why Microsoft is betting its future on AI and edge computing

James Dartnell reports from Microsoft Build 2017, where the firm has launched a range of striking AI and edge computing technologies that CEO Satya Nadella hopes can inspire a safer, more ethical future.

BBC Good Food Middle East • 17th March 2019

Dinner review: BQ French Kitchen & Bar, Habtoor Palace

The nature’s in the name with Habtoor Palace – the venue is one fit for royalty with vast columns at its entrance, its renowned dome roof and a vast lobby complete with marble staircase and huge chandeliers. BQ is in keeping with this grandeur. Take the stairs, turn left and you’ll find yourself at BQ, one of the hotel’s most prominent and ineffably classy restaurants. Upon arrival you’re instantly intoxicated with BQ’s aura, the venue an immediate fit for a classy, French dining experience, w

CNME • 13th June 2016

CEO Bill McDermott announces SAP Dubai data centre plans

SAP CEO Bill McDermott revealed the company’s plans to build data centres in Dubai and Riyadh to James Dartnell, and described how the software firm aims to dominate public cloud in the Middle East.

Computer News Middle East • 10th August 2015

How Manchester City aim to change football with technology

Manchester City Football Club have partnered with SAP to transform the beautiful game - both on and off the pitch. James Dartnell reports from the club's Etihad Campus training ground.

Tahawul Tech • 12th April 2017

Digitising the world's number one brand: Lego CEO Bali Padda

Recently named the world's most powerful brand, Lego is adored by its cult following. CEO Bali Padda told James Dartnell how the company is transforming its success in physical bricks to a transformational digital strategy.

Tahawul Tech • 15th May 2017

Innovation and precipitation: inside Microsoft’s Redmond HQ

James Dartnell reports from Microsoft’s Redmond headquarters, where the firm’s 1,000-person research team is focusing on to AI to transform how computers understand human beings and physical objects.

Tahawul Tech • 15th June 2017

Kalanick irrigation: Uber CEO’s absence guarantees a cleaner ride

James Dartnell explores why Uber's customers and shareholders will be better off without playboy CEO Travis Kalanick.

TahawulTech.com • 29th October 2018

How LinkedIn is connecting the global workforce with AI

LinkedIn's chief data officer Igor Perisic told James Dartnell how he believes organisations can “do AI”, why he is undecided if machines will supplant humans in the workplace and how data is helping LinkedIn’s 562 million users get hired.

Computer News Middle East • 19th May 2014

Systems "totally inadequate" for cybersecurity age: Former CIA CISO

As CISO of the United States Central Intelligence Agency for 30 years, Robert Bigman protected the country’s most sensitive secrets, and believes the world is now at the mercy of cybercriminals.

The CFO Middle East • 16th June 2016

KPMG chairman John Veihmeyer on the GCC's economic opportunity

KPMG global chairman John Veihmeyer told James Dartnell why the Middle East can emerge stronger from the oil price plummet, and what GCC CFOs can learn from their American counterparts.

TahawulTech.com • 13th December 2017

The AI doctor: Commercial Bank of Dubai CEO Dr Bernd van Linder

Commercial Bank of Dubai CEO Dr Bernd van Linder is a rare commodity in his heavily-digitised industry, with a PhD in artificial intelligence, and a penchant for IT automation.

TahawulTech.com • 21st March 2018

“Technology dictates our business,” says DP World CEO

DP World CEO and chairman Sultan Ahmed bin Sulayem tells tahawultech.com how the logistics giant will continue to innovate in the age of Blockchain, AI and Hyperloop.

TahawulTech.com • 6th September 2018

How DIFC Courts will reshape the legal industry from Dubai

DIFC Courts CEO Amna Sultan Al Owais knows that legal systems have to change, and is committed to embracing new technology and innovative approaches to dispute resolution.

TahawulTech.com • 19th November 2017

Schneider Electric CEO: we’d love to be part of NEOM

Schneider Electric CEO Jean-Pascal Tricoire spoke to James Dartnell on the sidelines of the launch of the firm’s Innovation Hub On Wheels today at Dubai Silicon Oasis.

CNME • 19th October 2016

Dr Arwa Al-Aama: How to succeed as a female Saudi technophile

Overcoming opposition in the world’s most patriarchal society, Dr Arwa Yousuf Al-Aama is now CIO for Jeddah Municipality, and flies the flag for Saudi technologists.

Tahawul Tech • 11th July 2017

Double Vision: Will Saudi Arabia's $45 billion tech bet help it to meet its 2030 targets?

Why is Saudi Arabia's $45 billion investment into SoftBank’s Vision Fund being directed externally, and does it actually satisfy the country’s aims of delivering its Vision 2030 goals?

Computer News Middle East • 17th November 2015

Infor CEO Charles Phillips: Connected supply chains will change the world

veteran Infor CEO Charles Phillips discussed the potential for cloud-based ERP in the Middle East with James Dartnell.