NEWS
Data
programme
gets ministry
accreditation
Seatrade Maritime
Middle East 2018 to
highlight cybersecurity
A
ground-breaking educational
programme focussing on the
increasing importance of data has secured
the official stamp of approval from a
government ministry. The Masters of
Science in Data Analytics programme,
developed by Smart Dubai and the
Rochester Institute of Technology (RIT), has
secured official accreditation from the UAE
Ministry of Education.
The programme will ultimately drive further
progress in terms of innovation and research,
preparing generations of young and highly
qualified data analysts. It is designed to cover
the advanced aspects of data collection and
analysis and highlight how applications are
used in smart decision-making.
His Excellency Younus Al Nasser, Assistant
Director-General of Smart Dubai and
CEO of the Dubai Data Establishment,
said: “Data is the engine of innovation
and entrepreneurship that elevates and
upgrades the knowledge economy, and
we, at Smart Dubai, always look forward to
exploring advanced scientific instruments
and embedding them into educational
programmes and public services in Dubai.
“This new programme covers all areas
that can benefit from data collection and
analysis, particularly when used for emerging
technologies such as the Internet of Things,
Artificial Intelligence, and Machine Learning,
among others.”
The programme was carefully developed
to prepare the next generation of data
analysts to contribute to transforming city
experiences from understanding, managing
and analysing Big Data.
S
eatrade Maritime Middle East, the
maritime meeting place for the
Middle East held biennially in Dubai, is set
to tackle the issue of cybersecurity.
To be held at the Dubai World Trade
Centre from October 29 to 31, under
the patronage of HH Sheikh Hamdan
bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum,
Crown Prince of Dubai, the Seatrade
Maritime Middle East exhibition and
conference will highlight the nature of
known cyberthreats and their serious
impact on the maritime community.
Emma Howell, Global Head of Marketing,
Seatrade Portfolio, said: “It is highly
encouraging that stakeholders are now
coming together to discuss the subject
of cybersecurity in the maritime industry.
The industry has already implemented
contingency plans, learning from serious
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incidents of cyberattacks involving
prominent shipping firms.
“However, we admit that much still
needs to be done and, as such, we are
putting the spotlight on the importance
of proactively building an ever-evolving
cybersecurity system that can effectively
fight off cyberthreats.
“Seatrade Maritime Middle East 2018 is a
timely platform to exchange experiences
and propose more efficient and modern
solutions that will help shield the industry
from future costly network intrusions.”
The tangible benefits and efficiencies
offered by intelligent shipping
technologies will be tackled during the
three days of Seatrade Maritime Middle
East, which is an integral part of the UAE
Maritime Week.
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