Winners of the Emirati Startup Challenge presented their pitches to HE Omar bin Sultan Al Olama, the Minister of State for Artificial Intelligence, and a panel of judges from Zayed University.
Facebook rolls out trial of ‘dislike’ button
Facebook is trialling new technology on some Australian and New Zealand users which allows people to give comments an “up” or “down” vote.
Mass protest kicks off in Moscow against Telegram blocking
Thousands of people took to the streets of Moscow on Monday, throwing paper planes and protesting for authorities to unblock the popular Telegram instant messaging app.
WhatsApp CEO resigns amid Facebook data dispute
Jan Koum’s plan to exit comes after clashing with the parent company over WhatApp’s strategy and Facebook’s attempts to use its personal data and weaken its encryption.
Abu Dhabi fund mulls increased investment in renewable energy
Abu Dhabi Investment Authority (ADIA) has announced it may invest more in renewable energy, as climate change fears prompt fund managers even in the oil-rich Middle East to look beyond fossil fuels.
Smart Dubai launches global knowledge sharing platform
Smart Dubai has announced the launch of an online global platform to encourage the collaboration of smart city stakeholders worldwide.
Dubai unites global smart cities with new platform
The Smart Dubai Global Network, which is live now, is the “largest international network” focusing on pertinent areas in the field of smart cities, including Big Data, artificial intelligence, paperless governments and Blockchain.
Virgin Hyperloop One, DP World to deliver UAE cargo at “jet speeds”
DP World and Virgin Hyperloop One have announced the launch of Cargo Speed – a service set to transport cargo …
UAE calls for crack down on social media regulations
The FNC endeavours to combat online misinformation, fake news and hate speech through stricter regulations on the platform.
Why you should attend Veritas Vision Solution Day in Dubai
https://youtu.be/8IfEMYplooc
Cisco enhances Webex app to end mundane meetings
Cisco has announced that it is converging the Cisco Spark and Webex platforms to enhance the team collaboration application, enabling companies to conduct real-time, “video first” meetings.
Why digital experiences are “more valuable” than high quality products
Speaking at the HPE Reimagine 2018 conference today in Dubai, du deputy CEO Farid Faraidooni highlighted the challenges that the UAE-based telco and other providers were facing in trying to keep pace with the speed of digital transformation in the Middle East.
Etisalat crowned the region’s most valuable brand: report
https://youtu.be/gFUCZvo2LJg
Kaspersky Lab CEO calls out Jack Dorsey over Twitter ban
“You’re only shooting yourself in the foot when you cater to the geopolitical noise and start refusing to promote material on false pretences – contrary to the interests of your own business,” says Eugene Kaspersky in his letter.