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Saudi edtech YaSchools raises $600,000 in seed round, plans for expansion to Jordan

Since the launch of its microlending services in early 2023, YaSchools has received financing requests worth more than $40m

Saudi

Saudi city of future enlists Dutch help to grow crops in desert

It is carving out an area the size of some 15 soccer fields to form a horticulture oasis on the outskirts of Neom

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Standard Chartered, DIFC Innovation Hub partner to empower UAE women entrepreneurs

The Women in Tech accelerator programme offers entrepreneurs a platform to unleash their potential, overcome barriers and accelerate their business ventures

OSN

OSN’s Devrim Melek, Andy Grant share top trends in media and entertainment industry

In an exclusive interview, OSN unveils the impact of the evolving media landscape on modern viewers

India imposes import curbs on laptops

Apple, Samsung freeze India laptop imports after sudden curbs

The import restriction adds to longstanding measures designed to discourage bringing in foreign electronics

How ASUS BUSINESS is meeting the diverse needs of organisations

How ASUS BUSINESS is meeting the diverse needs of organisations

With ASUS BUSINESS, organisations can confidently rely on solutions that drive productivity and set new standards in the industry, backed by a legacy of excellence and innovation

Hamad International Airport

Hamad International Airport rolls out digital wayfinding solution

Distributed across the airport, wayfinding and directory devices with QR codes will allow passengers to get from one point to another

India

India restricts import of laptops, tablets with immediate effect

The restriction comes on top of policies designed to discourage import of foreign electronics that have been in place for years, including lofty tariffs

Salesforce

Salesforce cuts more jobs after 10% reduction earlier this year

The company plans to reduce headcount by about 8,000 people by the end of fiscal 2024

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Meta begins blocking news in Canada in response to new law

The move came after Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s government passed the Online News Act, expected to come into effect before the end of this year

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Mubadala invests in US-based Aligned Data Centers

With this investment, Mubadala will become a minority partner alongside majority partners managed by Macquarie Asset Management

pedestrian crossing

Find the latest AI-powered smart pedestrian crossing in this Dubai community

The system’s AI algorithms are designed to detect and track vehicles and other road users approaching the pedestrian crosswalk

iPhone 15

Apple iPhone 15: Release date, specs, features leaked

The iPhone 15 Pro and Pro Max models are rumoured to cost $1,099 and $1,299, respectively

Nomura

Nomura’s digital-asset subsidiary gets full Dubai crypto licence

Laser Digital Middle East will be able to offer virtual asset broker-dealer and investment management services locally

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HSBC announces new JV with fintech Tradeshift

The deal will see HSBC make a $35m investment into Tradeshift in two stages and also join its board

Insights: The age of cloud deployment choice is here

In the UAE, analysts estimate that total spending on public cloud will show a CAGR of 23.4 per cent hitting $3.30bn in 2026

UAE Ministry of Economy, Huawei Cloud launch startup programme

The programme will provide up to $150,000 in vouchers and access to Huawei Cloud ecosystem resources for eligible businesses

NEOM McLaren Electric racing team ai-designed livery

NEOM McLaren Formula E team unveil world’s first AI-designed livery

The AI-designed livery was released at the London E-Prix to mark McLaren Racing’s 60th anniversary year

Binance receives MVP licence in Dubai

Binance receives Minimum Viable Product licence from Dubai’s VARA

The Operational MVP licence will allow Binance to offer exchange and broker-dealer services, initially to institutional and qualified retail investors

Road to the future_uae boosts smart mobility

Here’s how UAE is expanding the horizons of smart mobility

Shared mobility, micromobility and autonomous vehicles are set to become mainstream in the coming years, say experts

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The Royal Commission for AlUla, IUCN unveil new conservation assessment tool

 The new tool allows protected area managers to carry out self-assessment of facilities and practices against IUCN’s Green List standard

Intel

Intel jumps after upbeat forecast boosts optimism about chips

The shares rose about 7 per cent in late trading

customer engagement

Here’s how top trends in customer engagement are impacting businesses

Brands are pivoting to omnichannel operations irrespective of customer or business-facing models, says Hetarth Patel, VP – MEA and managing director – UAE at WebEngage

Samsung Galaxy Z Flip5, Fold5 available for pre-orders in the UAE

Pre-orders now open for Samsung Galaxy Z Flip5, Fold5 in the UAE

The Galaxy Z Flip5 512GB is available for Dhs4,349 while the 256GB is priced at Dhs3,899

ServiceNow

ServiceNow raises sales forecast, bets on boost from AI

For the current period ending in September, subscription revenue will be about $2.19bn

DIFC innovation Hub launches FinTech Accelerator Programme 2023 Image Dubai Media Office DIFC

DIFC Innovation Hub kicks off FinTech Accelerator Programme 2023

A total of 20 startups will be onboarded during the ninth edition of the programmen

Galaxy Z Flip5, Z Fold5

Samsung unveils new Galaxy Z Flip5, Fold5

From content creation on Galaxy Z Flip5 to seamless multitasking on Galaxy Z Fold5, this series of Galaxy foldables meets and exceeds the distinctive needs of today’s users

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Hub71, Wio Bank join forces to enhance banking for tech startups in Abu Dhabi

The partnership to streamline bank account processes for startup founders

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Bitcoin drops below $29,000 for the first time in over a month

The largest digital-asset by market value fell as much as 4.2 per cent

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Dubai to host key generative AI assembly in October

The assembly will bring together public and private enterprises to engage in conversations on emerging technology and its potential