Saudi Arabia’s Prince Alwaleed bin Talal has reportedly bought a 2.3 percent stake in Snapchat in a deal worth $250 million.
Education, Government
Preparing young Emiratis in AI is vital for UAE’s future, says minister
Omar Sultan Al Olama, UAE’s Minister of State for Artificial Intelligence, member of the Board of Trustees of Dubai Future Foundation and deputy managing Director, has revealed a new initiative that aims to equip the next generation of Emiratis with leadership skills.0 3511
iPhones are not eavesdropping on consumers, says Apple
Apple told US lawmakers that its iPhones do not listen to users without their consent and do not allow third-party apps to do so either.
NYU Arabic digital library receives $1.34 million grant
New York University Libraries has received a grant of $1.34 million to support Arabic Collections Online, ACO, a major project to create an open access, digital library of public-domain Arabic language content.
UAE summer programme promotes space science in Australia
The UAE Space Agency has launched a Mars Summer Camp, running from 4th-12th August in Adelaide, Australia, to generate enthusiasm amongst students for science, technology, engineering and mathematics.
NYSE owner mulls digital assets firm
Intercontinental Exchange, the owner of the New York Stock Exchange, has announced plans to form a company and trading platform for digital assets, such as bitcoin, as well as a physically delivered bitcoin futures contract, Reuters reported.
International carrier trials in-flight VR experience with Dubai-bound passengers
Lufthansa passengers flying from Frankfurt to Dubai on flight LH630 were the first to experience the airline’s new prototype “VR Moving Map”, while on board the Airbus A330.
Apple’s Wozniak is Saudi Arabia’s new tech ambassador
The Saudi Federation for Cybersecurity, Programming and Drones (SAFCSP) has named Apple co-founder Steve Wozniak as an ambassador for the creation of a “Saudi Tech Hub.”
UAE-based Etisalat sells Thuraya stake for AED 137 million
Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange said in a statement that the stake has been sold to Star, a subsidiary of Al Yah Satellite Communications Company (Yahsat).
Huawei snatches Apple’s spot as world’s second biggest smartphone seller
China’s Huawei Technologies has overtaken Apple as the world’s second-biggest smartphone seller in the June quarter, data from market research firms showed.
WhatsApp’s latest group feature goes live
Starting today, WhatsApp users will be able to make group video and voice calls.