Microsoft co-founder and former CEO Bill Gates said that detained Saudi Arabia’s Prince Alwaleed bin Talal, has been an “important partner” in charitable work to improve health conditions around the globe, according to a report by Bloomberg.
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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
Ankabut enlists Fujitsu for DRaaS solution
Fujitsu has won the contract to offer its cloud-based Disaster Recovery as a Service (DRaaS) solution to Ankabut, the UAE’s …
China’s EHang eyes 2018 roll-out of flying taxis in Dubai
EHang has also announced ambitious mass production plans to reach markets in Saudi Arabia, Singapore and several European cities.
3D-printed human organs could extend life spans to 120 years: experts
While improving quality of life and leading healthy lifestyles contributes to longevity, continuous technology development will help increase life spans, said the panellists.
MBRF launches ‘Literacy in the Arab World’ project at Knowledge Summit
The project aims to reach 30 million young Arabs aged 18 and under by 2030 and is designed to help eradicate poor literacy skills in the Arab World.
Global Knowledge Index launched at Knowledge Summit
The results of the Global Knowledge Index were launched today at the fourth annual Knowledge Summit at Dubai World trade …
Dubai Health Authority nears Salama EMR completion
The Dubai Health Authority (DHA) has launched the third and final phase of its unified electronic system, Salama, at a …
UAE’s Internet of Things market to hit $35 million by 2019
The UAE’s IoT market is set to more than triple by 2019, hitting a huge $35 million – according to a recent report by research firm MicroMarket Monitor.
MBRCGI, Berkeley launch Make the Change
The Mohammed bin Rashid Centre for Government Innovation (MBRCGI) has organised its Make the Change training programme in collaboration with …
Queen Rania spotlights role of technology in alleviating Arab suffering
She highlighted the role technology can have on closing the “hope gap” impacting the dispriviliged, both within the Arab region and the world at large.