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Presight, Wand AI to develop GenAI assistants for UAE firms

The companies aim to introduce innovative AI solutions across multiple industries, including finance, retail, real estate, construction, and legal sectors

Mohammed Aldousari_Regional Robotics Lead_Proven Robotics, on why robots in business, industry may be round the corner

Why robots in business, industry may be round the corner

Innovations seen in robotics are attracting the attention of key players in small, medium and large enterprises as well as OEMs

Nathan Schultz CEO Chegg on the future of education, AI and the company's plans as it looks to the UAE

How is AI transforming the way we learn? Edtech firm Chegg’s new CEO explains

Chegg’s Nathan Schultz talks about the company’s focus on the UAE, and the future of education and the role AI will play in transforming how we learn

Huawei at MWC Shanghai 2024

MWC Shanghai 2024: Showcasing cybersecurity standards, best practices

Huawei and other key industry stakeholders participated in a roundtable moderated by the GSMA at MWC Shanghai to discuss industry policies around security, successful practices, and valuable insights on key industry trends

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Trend Micro, NVIDIA to enhance security of region’s AI-enabled data centres

The collaboration integrates NVIDIA NIM and NVIDIA Morpheus with Trend Vision One – Sovereign and Private Cloud solutions to boost rapid threat mitigation capabilities

Oracle Mashreq

Mashreq Bank to roll out Oracle’s core banking system globally

With Oracle’s common data platform, Mashreq said it will also have the infrastructure needed for advanced analytics, compliance, and strategic decision-making

SingAuto

SingAuto rolls into UAE with self-driving trucks and EV District in Abu Dhabi

SingAuto’s initiative to build the world’s largest commercial EV industrial district marks a significant step towards a sustainable, innovative, and efficient logistics landscape for the region

Ethereum ETF launch: Here’s what you need to know

Trading in an ethereum ETF is expected to kick off in the first week of July

DDoS cyberattacks

DDos attacks up 183% in MENA amid geopolitical tensions: StormWall

As the geopolitical situation continues to evolve in the MENA region, the frequency and intensity of DDoS attacks by hacktivists as well as malicious actors, are expected to persist

Amazon Web Services' Kevin Miller talks about the company's growth in the region

AWS’ Kevin Miller on AI, sustainability and plans for the region

In an interview with Gulf Business, Kevin Miller, VP – Global Data Centres at Amazon Web Services (AWS), delves into the company’s significant expansions and strategic initiatives in the MENAT region

OPPO to launch ‘ultimate’ AI phones in Dubai on July 2

The move to launch its new Reno devices comes as OPPO has set a goal to integrate AI across its entire smartphone lineup by the end of 2024

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Saudi Arabia’s tech renaissance: Insight

Through regulatory frameworks and policy initiatives, Saudi Arabia has emerged as a burgeoning hub for digital advancement, writes Tech Mahindra’s COO

BitOasis expands in Bahrain after Dubai authorities lift suspension

The Bahrain arm of BitOasis will house a small team as it works to launch a new platform in Bahrain during the second half of 2024

Entrepreneur Mahmoud Bartawi on cooking up a startup success

Mahmoud Bartawi founded Under500, a brand that was ultimately acquired by dark kitchen outfit Kitopi after raising $700m from investors

Evaluating the current tech rally: Is it time to reconsider your investment strategy?

Evaluating the current tech rally: Is it time to reconsider your investment strategy?

Investors should assess their portfolios, consider strategic adjustments to mitigate risks and capitalise on opportunities, advises the head of Strategy at Saxo Bank

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Dubai’s DET appoints Dr Marwan Alzarouni as CEO of AI

The initiative to appoint chief AI officers across government bodies is part of a broader strategy to integrate cutting-edge AI technologies into the governance structure

Dubai Future Foundation, Meta launch business incubator programme

Dubai Future Foundation, Meta launch business incubator programme

The business incubator programme will foster collaboration and help exchange knowledge and expertise in AI product development

Tom Brown, President EMEA, SharkNinja, addresses media at the official SharkNinja UAE launch

SharkNinja moves: EMEA president Tom Brown on the company’s regional growth strategy

In an exclusive interview with Gulf Business, SharkNinja’s Tom Brown shares the strategy driving the global product design and technology company’s expansion in the UAE and Middle East

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Saudi Arabia: World’s first licensed autonomous air taxi takes flight during Hajj 2024

The autonomous flight was conducted by EHang Holdings in collaboration with Saudi-based Front End

Apple turns to third parties for ‘buy now, pay later’

Apple turns to third parties for ‘buy now, pay later’ after sunsetting product

The tech giant said its new solution will enable it to bring flexible payments to more users, in more places across the globe

Help AG CTO Nicolai Solling shares the impact of cyber threats in the GCC and findings of the 2024 state of the market report

Help AG CTO Nicolai Solling shares the impact of cyber threats in the GCC

The CTO shares the findings of Help AG’s State of the Market Report, which delivered key insights into cybersecurity threats, trends and emerging technologies over the past year

Nvidia eclipses Microsoft as world’s most valuable company

Nvidia eclipses Microsoft as world’s most valuable company

The firm’s stunning surge over the past year has become emblematic of a Wall Street frenzy driven by optimism about emerging AI technology

Egyptian fintech Sahl successfully raises $6m in Series A round

Egyptian fintech Sahl successfully raises $6m in Series A round

Sahl’s strategic vision is to dominate Egypt’s EGP2.5tn digital payments sector by capturing a significant portion of collections for utility companies, a segment worth EGP250bn annually

How MENA is dominating the global crypto market

Here’s why MENA is world’s fastest-growing crypto market

Cryptocurrency is more than just a new asset class, it represents a fundamental change in how assets are managed and verified

Appled developes Open AI, Ajax

Revolutionising Siri: Apple’s ‘Apple Intelligence’ set to dominate AI

Apple’s WWDC revealed some of the trends around AI, that will shape the embedding of the tech, in future devices

Smart cities, biometrics, nanotech: How techology is reinventing the property industry

Smart cities, biometrics, nanotech: How techology is reinventing the property industry

Technological advancements in the real estate sector are driving efficiency, enhancing user experiences, and fostering sustainable practices

ACI Worldwide's Santhosh Rao showcases trends in real-time payments

ACI Worldwide’s Santhosh Rao showcases trends in real-time payments

For businesses, it’s time to rethink where real-time payments sit in the customer journey and the end-to-end payments landscape, says Santhosh Rao, SVP MEASA, ACI Worldwide

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Dell Technologies, Presight ink MoU to drive digital innovation in UAE

The partnership will leverage Presight’s expertise in AI and data analytics with Dell’s capabilities in compute, storage, data protection and network solutions

Gulf Business Breakfast meet: Shining the spotlight on cloud, AI and proptech   

Close to 100 industry professionals gathered for Gulf Business’ inaugural Business Breakfast meet, themed around the intersection of technology and business

du teams up with Oracle to launch hyperscale cloud, sovereign AI services for govt, public sector

du to launch hyperscale cloud, sovereign AI services for govt, public sector

The telecom operator has teamed up with Oracle, which remains the only hyperscaler capable of delivering AI and a suite of cloud services across dedicated, public, and hybrid cloud environments globally