UAE launches Center for Future Readiness
The UAE Government has launched the UAE Center for Future Readiness to develop programmes and policies that help prepare government … 1 3293“Over 40% of jobs could be lost to AI,” says WEF chairman
More than 40 percent of jobs could be lost to artificial intelligence in the next 20 years, according to Professor …
Startups will lead digital future of Arab world, says Sheikha Bodour
Speaking at the World Economic Forum in Davos during a panel titled ‘Going Digital in the Arab World,’ Al Qasimi highlighted the innovative approaches and landmark initiatives being implemented by the UAE and other Arab countries.
UAE artificial intelligence plan takes the spotlight in Davos
The UAE’s artificial intelligence strategies took the spotlight at the annual meeting in Davos as government ministers present the country’s experiences in adopting technologies for shaping the future.
Saudi Arabia commits to build a digital future, says minister
Saudi Arabia’s Minister for Communications and Information Technology has outlined the Kingdom’s digital vision as part of the country’s participation …
ABB touts e-vehicle innovation at Davos
For this year’s annual World Economic Forum (January 23–26, 2018), the city of Davos and ABB have teamed up in …
WEF 2018: technologists and futurists take centre stage
The theme for this year’s meeting of business, political and academic elites at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, is ‘Creating a Shared Future …
World Economic Forum: UAE secures top 20 spot for future tech readiness
A new report launched by the World Economic Forum (WEF) has ranked the United Arab Emirates among the top 20 countries performing well in technology and innovation.
CES 2018: Flying taxi takes first US flight following Dubai trial
The self-driving ‘flying taxi’ – that was tested in Dubai last year in the presence of His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum – was showcased at the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) last week in Las Vegas.
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.’