Intelligent CIO Middle East Issue 54 | Page 9

NEWS Smart Data Summit in Dubai postponed until October “Until recently we were confident that the situation would not impact our ability to deliver the event and bring together the regional Big Data and analytics community. “Following close consultation with UAE government authorities, our event partners, key stakeholders and hosts, we have taken the decision to postpone the Smart Data Summit 2020. New dates have been announced for the Smart Data Summit 2020 in Dubai. Following the Coronavirus pandemic, event organisers have rearranged the timing of the event which will now take place on October 26 and 27 at the Convention Centre, Sofitel The Palm Resort & Spa, in Dubai. A statement from event organisers said: “We have been monitoring closely the global Coronavirus (COVID-19) situation and assessing whether the Smart Data Summit 2020 should take place. Particularly as it affects the majority of our participants who are unable to travel due to restrictions. “By opting to defer the event to a later date, we believe that we will be in a better position to deliver the Smart Data Summit 2020 at full capacity offering our event partners and participants the value and exposure they have come to expect from us. The new dates will also align the summit with Expo 2020 Dubai, offering an enhanced experience for all attendees.” Event organisers can be contacted on info@expotrade-me.com for further details. NAS and Neuron launch UAE Tele-Health Network ///////////////// NAS and Neuron, in partnership with Kings College Hospital, Mediclinic and Prime, have launched its Tele-Health Network service to offer members cutting-edge teleconsultation services during critical times triggered by COVID-19. The service is launched in support of the recommendations issued by UAE’s Ministry of Interior and the National Emergency and Crisis and Disasters Management Authority for the UAE to limit social contact between people and avoid leaving home unless absolutely necessary. Teleconsultation is a cutting-edge solution that provides people with the opportunity to consult and communicate with their doctor without having to leave the safety of their homes. Using modern technology to deliver an optimal user experience, teleconsultation saves members’ time as well as transportation costs, by offering them the option to access health services from the comfort of their own home. NAS and Neuron have dedicated their expertise in establishing teleconsultation as a complimentary and accessible service to ensure that members can access services without compromising health and safety. NAS and Neuron collectively serve over 1.4 million members in the country, all of whom can access the service irrespective of the level of cover they receive. The tailored suite of services provided by NAS and Neuron includes three types of teleconsultations services to suit the needs of individual members. www.intelligentcio.com INTELLIGENTCIO 9