Technology

Abu Dhabi reveals Middle East’s largest quantum optical ground station for secure space communications

According to Abu Dhabi's TII, the station is the first of its kind in the Arab world

Qatar Airways introduces Sama 2.0, world’s first AI cabin crew

While initially fluent in English, Sama 2.0 will expand her linguistic capabilities to include Arabic and other languages

AI-backed platforms can keep public safer and better informed: PwC technology consultant

Cognitive command centers can integrate advanced tech and quickly process large amounts of historical and real-time data

LEAP 2024: Conference concludes with $13.4 billion in investments

Largest global tech event in the region reflects Saudi Vision for digital dominance

Fostering customer-centric value with fintech

Power of fintech spurs technological progress, innovative customer-centric value propositions

LEAP 2024: stc Group champions digital transformation

stc Group signs partnerships with Oracle, GalaxySpace, Ericsson and Huawei, among others

AI: Navigating bias and building trust will take time

AI warrants an industry-wide tectonic shift, believe experts

LEAP 2024: Saudi Arabia officially launches ‘Data Saudi’ platform

Platform aims to serve as unified reference for economic and social data in Saudi Arabia

LEAP 2024: SDAIA, Samsung collaborate to explore localization of digital technologies and innovations

The deal aims to automatically include Tawakkalna system applications on all Samsung devices in Saudi

LEAP 2024: Saudi Arabia solidifies position as tech and innovation hub with $764 million in investment deals

Aramco Digital, Intel Corp. join forces to launch Saudi's first ORAN development center

e& enterprise rebrands UAE Trade Connect to ‘haifin’

haifin's consortium includes 13 banks and two fintech lenders

LEAP 2024: Saudi Arabia launches $120 million in venture funds to boost gaming, esports sector

The funds seek to promote local content development and drive industry impact in line with Vision 2030

Inclusivity, innovation keep Red Hat ahead of the curve, says regional director

To fortify its position, the company plans to forge strategic alliances with government agencies, technology firms and local companies in Saudi Arabia

LEAP 2024: Cisco to establish new regional HQ in Riyadh

The company also extended its country digitization program to support digital transformation

LEAP 2024: Saudi Ministry of Media forges 4 agreements with global entities

The deals aim to develop training programs for media workers, focusing on AI and other technical fields

LEAP 2024: KACST inks 13 partnership agreements to build semiconductor system

The deals also aims to establish centers of excellence for emerging technologies and future communications

AI: Are we using it for the right things?

Here's how attorneys, climate change experts and healthcare professionals are using AI

Apple hit with $1.95 billion EU antitrust fine over App Store practices

Apple criticized the EU decision, announcing its intention to challenge it in court

DIFC Academy, GCA partner to tackle cybersecurity challenges for small businesses

Alliance aims to arm professionals and organizations with tools to mitigate cyber risks

Abu Dhabi sees 67 percent annual increase in AI company registrations: Study

Rapid growth seen in AI adoption in both private and public sectors

MWC 2024: Initiatives for digital talent take centre stage in Barcelona

MWC 2024 provides a unique opportunity for global companies to review their talent cultivation strategy