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Proptech firm PRYPCO raises $10m in seed funding

Proptech firm PRYPCO raises $10m in seed funding round

The investment round led by Shorooq Partners with participation from Apparel Group and other investors

Holger Reisinger on Jabra’s AI-powered hybrid work solutions

Holger Reisinger on Jabra’s AI-powered hybrid work solutions

Holger Reisinger, senior vice president at Jabra, says AI will reshape the way knowledge workers operate by automating tasks and enabling faster decision-making

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Saudi-backed Lucid expects to raise $1.67bn from stock sale

Lucid expects to report a loss from operations in the range of $765m to $790m for the quarter ended September 30

Jamil El Imad on From the UK to UAE: transforming healthcare outcomes with advanced technologies

From the UK to UAE: Jamil El-Imad on transforming healthcare outcomes with AI, VR

The CEO of NeuroPro and Virtually Live shares insights on how VR and AI are rapidly transforming healthcare, particularly in rehabilitation, mental health therapy, and patient education

Microsoft’s cloud ecosystem to contribute over $74bn to UAE economy in 4 years Getty Images

Microsoft’s cloud ecosystem to contribute over $74bn to UAE economy in 4 years

The report, launched at GITEX Global 2024, found that Microsoft, its ecosystem and IT departments in customer companies will add 41,800 new skilled IT jobs into the UAE economy between 2024-28

GITEX 2024: Inside Huawei’s vision for an ‘intelligent future’

The company aims to accelerate industrial digitalisation and intelligence with its latest innovations

AWS, e& sign over $1bn deal to drive cloud, AI growth in region

AWS, e& sign over $1bn deal to drive cloud, AI growth in region

This collaboration comes as Middle Eastern businesses increasingly shift to cloud-based operations, with public cloud adoption expected to unlock $733bn in economic value by 2033

Core42 launches inference-as-a-service platform

Core42’s new service allows seamless integration of new AI models, enabling users to stay current with the latest advancements and expand their AI capabilities

Bolt enters UAE market with Dubai Taxi tie-up

Bolt enters UAE market with Dubai Taxi tie-up

The partnership follows Bolt’s successful expansion in Saudi Arabia and Egypt

Abu Dhabi’s Masdar, Presight to develop AI asset management tool

Abu Dhabi’s Masdar, Presight to develop AI asset management tool

By developing an AI-based asset management tool, Masdar seeks to digitise its operations worldwide, moving from a reactive model to a predictive approach

Mohammed Amin, SVP CEEMETA, at Dell Technologies on achieving sustainability in the age of AI

Insights: Achieving sustainability goals in the era of AI

Adopting energy-efficient infrastructure is a powerful way to advance sustainability and is already bringing about a radical shift in how businesses approach innovation and growth

GITEX Global, Expand North Star to boost $2.7tn global AI economy

GITEX Global, Expand North Star to boost $2.7tn global AI economy

The UAE’s strategic focus on AI is clearly reflected in GITEX’s expansive platform for showcasing innovations and fostering collaborations

Insights: How SAR satellite data is empowering the rise of smart cities

Insights: How SAR satellite data is empowering the rise of smart cities

SAR satellites are transforming urban management across the Middle East by enabling smarter utilities, waste and water management, enhanced public safety, and innovation

GITEX Global 2024: Industry leaders on their participation

GITEX Global 2024: Here’s what to expect from these industry leaders

Top tech industry leaders share what they’ll be unveiling at GITEX GLOBAL 2024, spotlighting AI, cybersecurity and digital transformation

Saudi Arabia launches program to develop cybersecurity sector

Boost for GCC mobile app security as Protectt.ai, Finesse partner

The partnership will provide Protectt.ai’s flagship product, AppProtectt Mobile App RASP XDR, to customers in the region

How Irfan Tansel is fuelling Al Masaood’s innovative spirit

Driving the future: Irfan Tansel on why innovation can’t slow down

The CEO believes the future of the automotive industry depends on its ability to deliver cutting-edge mobility solutions through innovation, diversification, and technological adaptation

CYVN, Nio team up for electric vehicle innovation

Nio and CYVN Holdings drive EV innovation in Abu Dhabi debut

CYVN Holdings will support NIO with strategic investments for the expansion, which will start with UAE

Tackling the surge in fraud during UAE’s peak shopping season

Tackling the surge in fraud during UAE’s peak shopping seasons

We look at measures that businesses can take to mitigate three common types of fraud that become more prevalent during peak shopping periods

US sets new rule that could spur AI chip shipments to the Middle East

US sets new rule that could spur AI chip shipments to the Middle East

The US will work with foreign data centres that apply for the Validated End-User program as well as host governments

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Du shines the spotlight on AI, digital innovation at Envision 2024

Themed “Gathering Leaders for Progress with AI-Driven Digitalisation”, the event witnessed strategic partnerships and discussions on the future of AI, 5G, cloud computing and smart cities

HANGZHOU, CHINA - NOVEMBER 23, 2023 - Visitors look at WeRide's driverless minibus at the 2nd Global Digital Trade Fair 2023 in Hangzhou, Zhejiang province, China, Nov 23, 2023. (Photo credit should read CFOTO/Future Publishing via Getty Images)

Robotaxis to hit Abu Dhabi streets this year, courtesy of Uber, WeRide

From later this year, the ride-hailing firm’s users in Abu Dhabi will be able to book a ride in a robotaxi

Emmanuel Fromont, corporate vice president, EMEA Operations, Acer, in a discussion with Gulf Business

Acer’s Emmanuel Fromont on the brand’s strategy to stay ahead

As Acer approaches its 50th anniversary, the company continues to prioritise local relationships, supporting digital transformation, and expanding into new markets

Ooredoo secures QAR2bn financing to build data centres

Qatar’s Ooredoo secures QAR2bn financing to build data centres

The 10-year hybrid facility was provided by Qatar National Bank, Doha Bank and Masraf Al Rayan

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Microsoft to set up key engineering centre in Abu Dhabi

The Abu Dhabi centre will collaborate with Microsoft’s global network of development centres to develop solutions in AI, cloud computing, and advanced cybersecurity

Arcapita, Dgpays consortium acquires majority stake in Mashreq's Neopay

Arcapita, Dgpays consortium acquires majority stake in Mashreq’s Neopay

Neopay, originally established as a strategic division within Mashreq, has expanded rapidly, becoming a key player in the UAE’s digital payments sector

Core42 upgrades Compass for enhanced AI integration

Core42 upgrades Compass for enhanced AI integration

The upgrade includes new features like the Compass Chat mobile app, which offers seamless AI access and enhanced productivity tools for businesses

TSMC, Samsung explore chip factory projects in UAE

TSMC, Samsung consider building chip factories in UAE, WSJ reports

The broader goal would be to increase global chip production and help bring chip prices down without hurting chipmakers’ profitability

AI at the crossroads: Balancing potential with responsibility

AI at the crossroads: Balancing potential with responsibility

With the SDGs at risk of falling short by 2030, the global community is grappling with how to harness AI’s transformative potential while ensuring accountability and ethical oversight

G42 partners with NVIDIA on next-gen climate solutions

G42 partners with NVIDIA on next-gen climate solutions

The two firms will develop AI solutions aimed at boosting weather forecasting accuracy globally and will set up an operational base and climate tech lab in Abu Dhabi

MGX, Microsoft, BlackRock team up to launch $30bn AI fund

Abu Dhabi’s MGX, Microsoft, BlackRock partner to launch $30bn AI fund

The infrastructure investments will be chiefly in the US and the remainder in its partner countries