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New Google Cloud region in Doha to fuel economic growth and job creation in Qatar

The region is set to contribute a cumulative $18.9bn to economic activity in Qatar between 2023 and 2030 and support creation of more than 25,000 jobs in 2030 alone

Investment Authority Qatar

Builder.ai announces $250m Series D led by Qatar Investment Authority

The funding round included participation from existing and new investors including Iconiq Capital, Jungle Ventures & Insight Partners

Saudia

AI takes flight: Saudia, Accenture collaborate to develop over 260 new digital services

All the digital systems developed by Accenture will be designed specifically for the airline, increasing operational efficiency and reducing costs

Cold storage in Meta data center. Image Credit: META

Meta fined record $1.3bn in EU over US data transfers

The Meta fine coincides with the fifth anniversary of the EU’s General Data Protection Regulation, widely seen as the world’s benchmark for privacy

WhatsApp

Say goodbye to typos: WhatsApp launches edit message feature

The edit history will not be displayed, ensuring that the original content remains private

Huawei cybersecurity

Huawei joins industry leaders in Baku to address cybersecurity challenges

Top cybersecurity experts from the Middle East and Central Asia convene at an exclusive roundtable alongside GSMA M360 EURASIA 2023 Conference

Tam Development founder and CEO

Saudi’s TAM Development opens IPO subscription on Nomu-Parallel Market

The price range has been set between SAR100 and SAR130 per share, with 85,600 shares on offer representing 16 per cent of company’s share capital 

Why upskilling is the antidote to the ‘AI skills gap’ ailment

Some businesses are abandoning arduous recruitment drives that seek out the unrealistic combo package of AI and business skills in a single candidate

State of AI adoption for enterprise IT management in the Middle East

Businesses in the region are readily investing in AI-driven solutions to unlock productivity, gain competitive advantage, and meet evolving customer needs

EliteBook 1040 G9

Here’s how HP EliteBook 1040 G9 is meeting the needs of businesses

The premium business laptop combines versatile functionality, sleek design and cutting-edge security features

cybersecurity

The changing face of cybersecurity industry in the Middle East

Group-IB examines the three key developments that will shape the cybersecurity industry over the coming months

Meta

Meta touts metaverse’s potential for job training and education

While there’s more commitment by employers in the industries to use VR, adopting the technology remains a hurdle

Amazon

Amazon to invest $12.7bn in India cloud services by 2030

The US company’s cloud business, which has data centres in the Mumbai and Hyderabad regions has already invested $3.7bn in India from 2016 to 2022

Careem partners RTA in Dubai

Careem, RTA partner to launch ‘School Rides’ in Dubai

The company said its customers can select the ‘School Rides’ car type on its multiservice app to book affordable school rides for their children

Responsible AI

What responsible AI means outside of big tech

For many, the main concerns are not around whether AI will be sentient; rather, it’s about being able to understand the advice and decisions AI models make

safeguard

How to safeguard your ‘digital’ life on a vacation

With the increasing dependence on technology, the tourism industry is also becoming vulnerable to cyberthreats and therefore needs to prioritise security measures

NCEMA X Presight MoU

NCEMA, Presight sign MoU to bolster crisis and emergency management

Presight will work closely with NCEMA to create a hi-tech AI platform that serves the emergency management community

electric abra

Dubai’s RTA trials driverless electric abra

The inaugural voyage of this autonomous electric abra commenced from Al Jaddaf Station and concluded at the Festival City Station on Dubai Creek

Prestige 13 Evo - A13M

MSI launches Prestige 13 Evo – A13M business laptop

Available in black and white, the Prestige 13 Evo – A13M is a sleek and ultra-lightweight laptop, weighing only 990g

Chatbots

Chatbots: The key to delivering everything, everywhere, all at once

AI-powered chatbots have an exceptional track record of enhancing customer interactions, and that record includes measurable and attributable increases to revenue

AI

The road ahead: AI, analytics and automation trends for agility and resilience

Businesses can leverage AI and automation to streamline their operations, reduce costs, improve efficiency and unlock new revenue streams

hytera CM Kenneth Liang interview on tech trends

Interview: Hytera’s Kenneth Liang on tech trends driving critical comms and security

The country manager for the advanced comms solutions provider shares how artificial intelligence and other tech tools are being employed extensively in the law enforcement sector

Virtual reality may help cure healthcare

Virtual reality therapy has been used to reduce pain and anxiety without costly or potentially addictive medications

Ministry of Economy signs MoU with Presight to enhance UAE's attractiveness to FDI & support private sector partnership

UAE Ministry of Economy signs MoU with Presight to drive FDI

Presight will work with the ministry to attract foreign direct investments to new sectors in the UAE, by deploying big data, analytics and AI in education, healthcare, infrastructure and financial services

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Emirates to phase out paper boarding passes for flights from Dubai

From May 15, most passengers departing from T3 at DXB will have to use a mobile boarding pass

Google - Big Tech

Google to revamp search with generative AI tools

The company is also trying to be thoughtful about how to set expectations with users about the capabilities of generative AI

Oracle

Middle Eastern governments have prioritised and fast-tracked the innovation agenda: Oracle

In a exclusive interview, Richard Smith, Oracle’s executive vice president for Technology in EMEA, sheds light on the region’s rapid advancement of innovation initiatives

Brian Armstrong, chief executive officer of Coinbase Global Inc., speaks at the IFGS 2023 summit at the Guildhall in London, UK, on Tuesday, April 18, 2023. Innovate Finance's Global Summit -- part of U.K. Fintech Week -- runs until Tuesday.

Crypto exchange Coinbase weighs UAE as potential international hub

Coinbase has been navigating a market downturn and a difficult US regulatory environment

Etihad Cargo + Rotate partnership

Etihad Cargo, Rotate to develop sales optimisation solutions

Sales representatives will be able to enhance customer partnerships via customisable smart data accessible through a digital sales tool the carrier is co-developing with Rotate

CISOs

Over 60% CISOs in UAE, Saudi Arabia voice concerns over cyber resilience preparedness

New research from Trellix highlights the critical resource gaps reported by two in three CISOs surveyed across the UAE and Saudi Arabia