The UAE has appointed a new Fourth Industrial Revolution, 4IR, Ambassador, the first of its kind in the world.
Dubai Chamber, First Abu Dhabi Bank partner to accelerate digital trade
Dubai Chamber of Commerce and Industry has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with First Abu Dhabi Bank (FAB), which will align the efforts of the two entities to digitise, facilitate and simplify trade processes in the UAE.
“Strong AI is science fiction,” says INSEAD professor
Today’s AI is not advanced enough to model the capabilities of a worm yet, said a leading academic speaking at the region’s first INSEAD National Alumni Association (NAA) UAE Leadership Forum, which took place in Dubai recently.
UAE leadership supports Emirati women to excel in STEM fields
Emirati women have made significant achievements across the STEM domains with the strong support and encouragement from UAE’s leadership and the equal opportunities provided to them, according to Sarah bint Yousif Al Amiri, Minister of State for Advanced Sciences.
Dubai launches first-of-its-kind incubator for court tech innovations
The Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC) Courts has signed a cooperation agreement with the Dubai Future Foundation (DFF) to launch the world’s first Court Tech Lab.
UAE gears up to secure a cloud-driven future
The UAE’s Telecommunications Regulatory Authority (TRA) is working on cybersecurity policy for a cloud-based future, according to Eng Abdulrahman Almarzouqi, Director of Cybersecurity, TRA.
Etisalat inks new deal to accelerate digital transformation in Abu Dhabi
Etisalat Digital and Abu Dhabi Digital Authority (ADDA) have announced the launch of a two-year Scale Abu Dhabi (AD) programme in line with ongoing efforts to drive Abu Dhabi’s digital transformation.
Data and analytics critical growth drivers for UAE businesses: study
UAE businesses agree that investments in data and analytics will drive growth in a data-led world, according to the latest study by Alteryx.
Sheikh Mohammed unveils new labs for developing “future-oriented innovations”
Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum has recently inaugurated four new laboratories to develop proactive strategies that will accelerate in major economic and technological sectors in the country.
UAE’s GEMS Education to bolster AI and space science education
GEMS Education has launched five Centres of Excellence designed to promote and create unique experiential learning around emerging technologies.
Smart Dubai to accelerate real estate sector with advanced tech
Smart Dubai has partnered with real estate portal Property Finder to promote the use of advanced technologies to enhance people’s real estate journey.
New think tank to spotlight cybersecurity in Dubai
Dubai Electronic Security Center (DESC) recently launched “Dubai Cyber Think Tank,” a first-of-its-kind initiative in the Middle East.
Dubai to get first-ever 5G-powered district
Etisalat Digital has partnered with DMCC to transform Jumeirah Lakes Towers (JLT) into a smart and sustainable 5G-powered district.
UAE-based cybersecurity firm in talks over stake sale
UAE-based cybersecurity firm DarkMatter’s founder and managing director Faisal Al Bannai has reportedly announced plans to divest his entire stake in the company by the end of this year.