United Arab Emirates

Gitex Global 2024: AI revolution in medicine, aviation, cybersecurity takes center stage

Gitex has also reaffirmed its status as a catalyst for collaboration and forward-facing projects

Gitex Global 2024: FTA, Dubai Land Department to enhance tax compliance for real estate, commercial land sales

The initiative seeks to streamline tax compliance by collecting VAT on real estate and land transactions

Gitex Global 2024: Collaboration between Ericsson, e& UAE unlocks 5G capabilities for app developers

The partnership will enable third-party developers to create services on the 5G Standalone (SA) network, enhancing user experiences and monetization

Mashreq expands collaboration with Oracle, to migrate to its database service

Mashreq selects Oracle Exadata Cloud@Customer to leverage cloud automation and boost scalability

Expand North Star 2024 draws 65 unicorns valued at $400 billion

CEOs of unicorns noted that Dubai is an ideal gateway for launching global digital initiatives

UAE government, WEF launch ‘We the UAE 2031 Strategic Intelligence Councils’

Initiative comprises eight separate councils that include decision-makers, thought leaders, experts, government officials, and business leaders

Khazna to build MENA region’s first AI-optimized data center in Ajman, largest in UAE

Khazna’s latest 100k SQM facility features 20 data halls each with 5MW capacity

Gitex Global 2024: e& UAE, UiPath launch RPA as managed service to accelerate digital transformation in UAE

By merging RPA with AI, they enable companies to optimize their operations, minimize manual errors, and enhance overall efficiency

Microsoft’s cloud ecosystem to add $74.4 billion to UAE economy, create over 150,000 new jobs: Report

The Microsoft ecosystem will be responsible for adding over 41,800 new skilled IT jobs into the UAE economy

Gitex Global 2024: DGE Abu Dhabi launches TAMM 3.0 AI unified app offering 800+ seamless services

Personalized and highly intuitive, the platform is designed to meet the evolving needs of citizens, residents, visitors and investors 

Gitex Global 2024: DCD Abu Dhabi launches Bayanat community platform to streamline reporting, enhance decision-making

The platform seeks to foster collaboration and measure social impact across the emirate

Abu Dhabi to become world’s second Sphere location after Las Vegas

Las Vegas Sphere welcomed more than 24 million visitors in 2023

Gitex Global 2024: EtihadWE completes installation of smart meters, full integration expected by end of 2025

These smart meters, which monitor electricity and water, are a key step in providing advanced customer services

UAE, global gold prices up as investors await U.S. retail sales data

U.S. dollar index and Treasury yields dipped, making bullion more attractive to other currency holders

ADNOC completes acquisition of majority stake in Fertiglobe, increases shareholding to 86.2 percent

Fertiglobe will become the platform for ADNOC’s growth in fertiliser and low-carbon ammonia

Dubai Taxi partners with Bolt to create e-hailing platform in UAE

Partnership marks next stage for Bolt in the region following its operations in Saudi Arabia and Egypt

Gitex Global 2024: 7X and Urbi sign MoU to enhance logistics operations

Agreement will explore integrating Urbi’s mapping and geospatial tech into 7X’s operations

SuperBridge Summit 2024 explores economic growth potential of key regions globally

Summit highlighted the role of strategic investments in boosting innovation and transforming a country into an economic powerhouse

Abu Dhabi’s Masdar, Presight forge partnership to create AI-driven asset management tool

Masdar aims to digitize its global operations, transitioning from a reactive to a predictive model

UAE Stands with Lebanon campaign raises over $29.9 million in first week

The UAE pledged $100 million in aid and $30 million for Lebanese refugees in Syria

AWS and e& sign $1 billion agreement to enhance cloud solutions, support AI for digital transformation

The focus will be on cloud services like storage, computing, networking, cybersecurity, and AI/ML advancements

Yas, Saadiyat islands witness booming summer season with surge in visitors, hotel occupancy

Hotels on Yas Island recorded an 83 percent occupancy rate and a 29 percent increase in international hotel guests

Gitex Global 2024: Dubai Sky Map launched to enhance civil aviation supervision

Platform unifies DCAA services into a single system, including tracking air transport vehicles, cranes, and other services