Artificial Intelligence (AI) is a big threat to human beings and machines are going to replace several of us in the future, Alibaba founder and executive chairman Jack Ma said at Davos.
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Bahrain mulls single broadband network roll out
The Telecommunications Regulatory Authority (TRA) of Bahrain held a series of briefings with telecom operators this month to discuss the new economic regulatory framework, a key step towards achieving single network in the kingdom.0 4454
RAK signs deal to work with Airbnb
The Ras Al Khaimah Tourism Development Authority (RAKTDA) and Airbnb have signed a memorandum of understanding to promote responsible home …
‘Half’ of UAE work functions ripe for automation
Almost half of the UAE’s workplace activities are susceptible to automation, with similar figures for Saudi Arabia and Kuwait, an …
5 ways Big Data will shake up supply chain systems
Big Data is the buzzword we can’t avoid, but for good reason: it’s changing the way a lot of businesses operate, and will continue to do so, especially within the supply chain world.
Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange signs Blockchain MoU
Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange (ADX) has signed a memorandum of understanding with the Society for Worldwide Interbank Financial Telecommunication (SWIFT) …
Abu Dhabi launches AED 1.6 billion high-tech water reserve
Abu Dhabi has completed the construction of an AED 1.6 billion underground reservoir for desalinated water in Liwa as part of …
Dr Aisha bin Bishr: solar panels redefining UAE energy
Smart Dubai’s director-general Dr Aisha bin Bishr has expressed her optimism around the future of renewable energy and energy diversification …
UAE secures top 20 position for future tech readiness: WEF report
The WEF report showed that the UAE also ranked 22nd in the sub-category: ‘Ability to Innovate,’ but fell to 50th place in ‘Cybersecurity Commitment.’
iPhone battery sparks second fire in two days in Spanish Apple store
Apple’s Calle Colon store in Valencia, Spain was evacuated on Wednesday after an iPhone battery exploded during repair – making it the second fire in two days to be caused by an iPhone.
Dubai Police launches Ifaad scholarship e-platform
Dubai Police has inaugurated the Ifaad online platform for its scholarship program, for students either in or outside of the UAE. …