Technology

Sheikh Hamdan approves latest phase of Dubai Future Solutions program

The initiative aims to nurture talent and create a global innovation hub

Blockchain sales to hit $291 billion by 2030: Report

Blockchain was the most talked-about topic alongside ESG and AI in construction firm filings, the report says

Dubai DET appoints Dr. Marwan Alzarouni as Chief AI Officer

Upon his appointment, Dr. Alzarouni emphasized the goals of Dubai's AI Blueprint

Etihad Cargo, Kuehne+Nagel launch direct e-booking integration

Direct integration aims to offer greater transparency, efficiency and flexibility in the booking process

Dubai Future Foundation, Meta launch incubator program powered by LLAMA 3

Business incubator program seeks to inspire development of impactful AI use cases that leverage Meta’s open-source AI stack

The rise of AI in finance: 82 percent of CFOs praise its efficiency, but 68 percent fear its threat

24 percent of CFOs credited Ai with improving the accuracy of financial forecasting

Will Bitcoin mining ever be environment-friendly?

Nuclear and hydroelectric energy, as well as flared-off gas, are alternatives that can reduce environmental impact

UAE AI’s office, Germany’s Rittal ink agreement to enhance AI adoption and digital infrastructure

Strengthening public-private sector partnerships contributes to enhancing the UAE's position as a global AI hub

UAE President Sheikh Mohamed arrives in Italy to attend G7 session on AI and energy

Visit underscores the UAE’s commitment to strengthening dialogue and international cooperation in addressing global challenges

Tesla shareholders approve CEO Elon Musk’s $56 billion pay package

Following the announcement of Musk's pay package, Tesla's shares rose by 2.92 percent to $182.47

MENA IT spending to grow 5.2 percent in 2024 to $193.7 billion: Report

Spending on data center systems to decline by 0.3 percent in 2024

AI Retreat 2024: Sheikh Hamdan plans to double AI’s positive impact to drive economic growth, improve quality of life in Dubai

H.H. said the retreat will serve as an annual platform to examine the transformative impact of AI across all sectors

What the Apple-ChatGPT integration means for users, and why Elon Musk is worried

Musk had sued ChatGPT-developer OpenAI, which he co-founded in 2015, and its CEO Sam Altman, saying they had abandoned the startup's original mission

Apple reveals new AI strategy, integrates ChatGPT into devices during WWDC 2024

Apple to utilize in-house chips and data centers to ensure privacy and security amid AI shift

Sheikh Hamdan appoints 22 Chief AI Officers across government entities in Dubai

The accelerated adoption of AI, alongside the development of its tools and applications, represents a cornerstone of the vision of Sheikh Mohammed

Fintech’s future is in the palm of users’ hands — literally

How Astra Tech’s Palm Pay is revolutionizing contactless payment

Consumer brands see a massive increase in CTR by personalizing website experiences

Behavior-based insights and purposeful personalization boost conversion rates, yielding higher brand revenues

Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed approves system for licensing stable cryptocurrencies

Board meeting also approves a series of policies that aim to support the banking and insurance sectors

Dubai’s DFSA enhances crypto token framework to foster innovation, development

Amendments address financial crimes through strict compliance guidelines

Oman launches digital platform Taqah to attract investment in energy and minerals sector

Platform aims to facilitate investment, enhance transparency and streamline ministry's internal operations

Oman’s digital transformation initiative reaches 53 percent completion rate by end of September 2023

In H1 2023, the country recorded over 30 million e-authentication transactions and nearly 1 million e-signature transactions

AI to add $15 trillion to the global economy, says Dubai’s flagship free zone DMCC

Generative AI and the surge in e-commerce and digital services trade will drive global trade resilience

UAE’s financial sector welcomes new Open Finance regulation

Open Finance is beneficial for both fintechs and their customers

Ethereum ETF approval is a game changer, believe experts

It could be a paradigm shift, not just for Ethereum, but cryptos in general