James Dartnell

James Dartnell is the Dubai-based editor of enterprise technology website tahawultech.com, and CNME magazine, the Middle East's longest-running print technology publication. He is also an experienced MC, journalist and panel discussion moderator. James has a Bachelor's degree in Journalism and French from the University of Sheffield.

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 • 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.

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?

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.

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 • 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.

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.

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 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.

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.

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