Technology

Google launches AI Opportunity Initiative for MENA region with $15 million funding

New initiative aims to further empower half a million individuals within two years with critical AI skills

FII8: stc Group joins hands with three new partners for Sustainability Champions program

The Group further reinforces its commitment to sustainability, connectivity, and technological advancement at FII8

FII8: PIF and Google Cloud to launch global AI hub in Saudi Arabia to support ICT goals, foster tech partnerships

This partnership grants customers access to Google Cloud’s technology, boosting growth and AI delivery 

Dubai Internet City: 25 years of transforming Middle East’s digital landscape, empowering global tech firms

Dubai Internet City’s ecosystem has grown in 2024 to include multinational corporations, start-ups, and Fortune 500 companies 

Dubai Real Estate Sector Strategy 2033 set to ignite surge in transactions, attract global investments

The strategy seeks to elevate economic impact through enhanced transparency and strategic investment initiatives

Orange Middle East and Africa, Mastercard collaborate to digitize payments for millions across Africa by 2025

Partnership to empower millions of Orange Money wallets with digital payments by 2025, boosting financial inclusion in seven countries

Abu Dhabi Crown Prince Sheikh Khaled visits semiconductor maker GlobalFoundries in Singapore

Mubadala invested in GlobalFoundries in 2009, anticipating the growth of chips as an enabling technology for the modern era

Sheikh Mohammed and Vietnam PM discuss enhancing bilateral cooperation, sign CEPA

CEPA facilitates UAE service providers' access to various sectors in Vietnam, including business, finance, and tourism

Dubai Future Forum 2024 to explore the future of critical sectors

Forum to feature around 70 panel discussions, keynote addresses and workshops with over 150 speakers

UAE committed to building advanced technological ecosystem that captivates global attention

The country has become the go-to destination for entrepreneurship and talent

Dubai Finance launches Smart Installment System and Biometric Payment System

These agreements were revealed during the recent Gitex Global 2024 event in Dubai

Abu Dhabi’s PureHealth introduces technology platform to link in-hospital and remote healthcare services

Patients can visit SEHA-affiliated facilities in Al Dhafra for remote consultations and medical exams with PureHealth doctors 

UAE maintains leadership in global labor market competitiveness indicators

The country secured the top position globally in four key indicators from the Institute for Management Development World Competitiveness Yearbook 2024

UAE’s AI firm G42 appoints new Group Chief Strategy Officer

Ali Dalloul brings extensive expertise in AI commercialization, enterprise integration, and product strategy

Seamless Saudi Arabia 2024: Mastercard’s new infrastructure aims to support a secure digital payments ecosystem in Kingdom

This infrastructure and tailored services will enable secure, efficient processing of local ecommerce transactions

Qatar Airways launches world’s first Boeing 777 Starlink-equipped flight

Airline announced ambitious plans to roll-out Starlink’s internet across its entire Boeing 777 fleet within a year

Sharjah Chamber hosts Japanese delegation, discusses enhancing economic cooperation

The Chamber seeks to boost knowledge exchange and collaboration between investors from both nations

Huawei highlights vision for digital, intelligent transformation at Gitex Global 2024

Huawei's approach to simplifying ICT infrastructure construction and use is guided by four principles: easy to integrate, easy to access, easy to use, and easy to evolve

Saudi Aramco CEO advocates for revised energy transition plan addressing Asia’s needs

He noted that Asia and the Global South are often overlooked in transition plans, impacting the world 

Mohammed Bin Rashid Aerospace Hub, IER MRO Industries partner to open MRO and engine test facility at Dubai South

The new 880,000-square-foot facility will offer gas turbine engine component manufacturing, repairs, and overhauls

Gitex Global concludes as tech companies and leaders set new benchmarks

As many as 6,500 exhibitors, 1,800 startups and 1,200 investors participated at the event

Gitex Global 2024: Digital Twin for Tourist Police launched

System will provide advanced, real-time services, delivering fast and accurate responses to tourists 24/7

Gitex Global 2024 navigates 5G frontier, unleashes power of AI for hyperconnected future

The event included engaging discussions and exhibitors showcasing transformative products and services