The UAE has retained its good standing at this year’s edition of the Global Innovation Index (GII) ranking number one …
Softbank raises stake in Yahoo Japan
SoftBank Group is increasing its stake in Yahoo Japan through a $2 billion, three-way deal with US firm Altaba.
Middle East job seekers can now make applications more “personal”
Bayt.com has just introduced video cover letters to 33 million job seekers.
Etisalat launches first commercial 5G network at Dubai’s Expo 2020 site
The Expo 2020 site in Dubai has become the first large scale commercial site in the MEASA region to have …
AI adoption could increase UAE’s GDP by $96 billion: study
Rapid adoption of artificial intelligence (AI) solutions will increase the UAE’s GDP by $96 billion by 2030, enabling organisations to better meet and predict customer and citizen trends and drive digital business innovation.
Batelco renews partnership with The Entertainer
Batelco, the Kingdom’s leading Digital Solutions provider has renewed its partnership agreement with the Entertainer to deliver fantastic benefits for the telco’s customers.
Dubai 10X: Live sports viewing coming to VR devices soon
Dubai Sports Council (DSC) has introduced a new project aimed at developing the sports sector under the umbrella of the Dubai 10X initiative.
UAE to boost healthcare training with unified smart platform
The Ministry of Health and Prevention has officially launched the “Maharati” system, a healthcare learning and management system, at the Training and Development Centre in Sharjah.
Microsoft hones next-generation of AI talents in the UAE
Microsoft has commenced its training sessions at the region’s first AI Summer camp, a unique initiative that aims at developing mechanisms to apply the UAE Strategy for Artificial Intelligence.
Huawei to develop the new generation of ICT talent in Bahrain
Huawei has launched the second edition of Huawei Middle East ICT Competition in Bahrain to enhance the ICT skills of the upcoming generation.
Saudi Arabia introduces robotic technology to treat spinal injuries
The Medical Hybrid Assistive Limb (HAL), a robot treatment device for spinal injuries, has been approved for use in Saudi Arabia.
VR tech to help with recovery of stroke patients in UAE
The UAE Ministry of Health and Prevention (MOHAP) has announced its plans to introduce Virtual Reality (VR) rehabilitation in physiotherapy for stroke patients and other patients suffering from balance disorder.
Greener pastures: more vertical farms coming to Dubai
The Ministry of Climate Change and Environment, MoCCAE, and Shalimar Biotech Industries, have signed an agreement to establish vertical farms on the ministry’s land in Dubai.
Elon Musk is creating a “kid-size submarine” to free boys from Thai cave
Tech billionaire Elon Musk has shared photos and videos of a metallic pod that his company SpaceX is creating, in a bid to rescue the group of boys trapped in a Thai cave.