The British University in Dubai has announced the launch of its first Bachelors degree in Artificial Intelligence.
Mubadala-owned systems integrator brings expertise to Sharjah
Sharjah Investment and Development Authority (Shurooq) signed an exclusive partnership agreement with Abu Dhabi’s Injazat Data Systems to introduce the latter’s services in the Emirate of Sharjah.
Global consumers believe AI needs restrictions: study
Consumers lack a full understanding of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and are looking to businesses, government and academia for education, according to a recent report.
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Abu Dhabi calls for increased push to promote medical tourism
The Abu Dhabi Department of Health has urged all healthcare providers in the capital to document medical tourism patients’ records using its “Shafafiya” e-portal, effective as of September 2018.
SAP-backed initiative trains over 16,000 EMEA youth to code
SAP’s coding initiative has reportedly trained more than 16,000 youth across the Middle East, North Africa, and Europe.
Vuclip names new general manager for Middle East
Abe Shady Aboul Naga has joined the regional leadership team at Vuclip, a PCCW Media company.
Fast track growth: Visa mentors Dubai tech startups
Visa and Startupbootcamp have hosted “FastTrack”, a mentoring session for startups participating in the Dubai Smart City Accelerator, which is hosted in Dubai Technology Entrepreneur Centre (dtec).
Facial recognition tech poses “human rights risks”: Microsoft president
Microsoft called for government regulation of facial recognition technology and for laws governing its acceptable uses.
Abu Dhabi to launch student-made satellite this year
Khalifa University of Science and Technology and Yahsat have jointly announced that the Yahsat Space Lab has successfully completed the Assembly, Integration and Verification (AIV) of the engineering model of MYSAT-1.
GCC trio in talks to drive regional fintech industry
Saudi Arabia is reportedly in talks with UAE and Bahrain to establish a coordinated approach to the regulation and nurturing of fintech startups in the region.
”One Million Arab Coders” to support 50 graduates set up companies
Dubai Future Foundation (DFF) announced the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Dubai Airport Freezone Authority (DAFZA) to support the graduates of the One Million Arab Coders initiative.
Digital disruption: Innovation for the customer’s sake
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Saudi Arabia approves fintech licences
Saudi Arabia’s securities regulator has approved its first two financial technology licenses on Tuesday, according to Retuers. The movSaudi Arabia …
Evolve 2018: TahawulTech.com reveals expert speaker line-up
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Saudi Arabia issues first-ever fintech licences in the Kingdom
The move, according to the report, is part of a drive to develop a fintech sector in the Arab world’s biggest economy under reforms designed to reduce reliance on oil.
UAE ranked most innovative country in the Arab world
The UAE has retained its good standing at this year’s edition of the Global Innovation Index (GII) ranking number one …
Dubai Silicon Oasis is raising the bar for tech excellence, says UAE minister
UAE AI Minister Omar Sultan Al Olama commended government entities and private corporations on their harmonised efforts in contributing to the status of the country as a pioneer in the field of innovative artificial intelligence technologies.
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du pushes to advance UAE’s ICT ecosystem
du, in collaboration with Cisco, has unveiled a white paper outlining its transformational journey towards becoming an ‘ICT service provider’ by 2021.