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Gitex Global 2022 concludes on Oct 14

Gitex Global, the UAE’s annual tech event, began on October 10 and ended on October 14

Cover story: UAE-based businessman Ghassan Aboud on how a sound diversification strategy drives growth

In an exclusive interview, chairman and founder of Ghassan Aboud Group explains why success is only sustainable if it is inclusive

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AD Ports Group, Emirates Post and SkyGo set to trial drone delivery initiative

The trial programme will deploy aerial drones to carry parcels and documents to specified Emirates Post sites across Abu Dhabi

PwC Middle East

Gitex Global: PwC Middle East signs with G42 to boost tech solutions

PwC estimates, the Middle East is expected to accrue 2 per cent of total global benefits of AI in 2030 – equivalent to $320bn

Udrive Stations has launched in DWTC and will have two stations in the area — one near the World Trade Centre Residence and another near the business hub One Central — strategically covering both the residents, visitors and employees in the area.

Udrive launches area-exclusive car rental station near Dubai World Trade Centre

The stations are geofences that have been incorporated into Udrive’s proprietary technology infrastructure and are only accessible to users of select communities

Binance receives MVP licence in Dubai

Crypto altcoins lead declines; Bitcoin drops back below $19,000

Bitcoin, the largest cryptocurrency by market value, fell as much as 3 per cent on Thursday in New York to $18,585

Gitex Global: 'Expand North Star' to boost startup ecosystem for tech entrepreneurs

Gitex Global: ‘Expand North Star’ to boost startup ecosystem for tech entrepreneurs

Expand North Star will engage with venture capitalists, unicorns, scale-ups and startups in the tech ecosystem

Latin America’s biggest startup Kavak expands footprint into Middle East

The Mexico City-based company is branching into the UAE and Oman

Cyberbit

Spire Solutions, Cyberbit partner to enhance cyber skills across GCC and Egypt

The collaboration aims to educate leaders about the importance of the human element in cybersecurity

Emirates Auction smart projects see a remarkable turnout of Gitex visitors

Gitex Global: Emirates Auction smart projects see remarkable turnout of visitors

The Emirates Auction smart app is one of the cutting-edge applications specialised in electronic auctions in the region

Ecoflow

EcoFlow makes its official GCC debut at Gitex Global

EcoFlow is entering the market with its River Series, which is a portable power station for outdoor adventure

Bahrain

Bahrain receives direct investments worth $98m in the ICT sector

The investments are expected to create over 770 Jobs

Rashid Rover / ELM Team at Toulouse, France

Emirates Lunar Mission: MBRSC completes tests on Rashid rover before launch in November

The Rashid rover is now ready for the final integration process with the launch vehicle

Abu Dhabi Data Program

New ‘Abu Dhabi Data Program’ to help emirate’s government entities leverage data to drive growth

Abu Dhabi Data Program aims to harness data powered by a future-ready cross-government technology backbone built on UAE’s national sovereign cloud

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Builder.ai, etisalat by e& partner to support UAE-based SMBs on their digital journey

etisalat by e&’s customers will have access to Builder.ai’s Studio Store and its pre-packaged apps that enable SMBs to become digitally native without having to hire a developer

google

Coinbase stock rises after adding Google partnership on payment, cloud

Google will use Coinbase Prime for institutional crypto services, such as custody and reporting

Geidea

Fintech firm Geidea launches integrated point-of-sales solutions in the UAE

The UAE launch is expected to be followed up by further rollouts to other markets including Saudi Arabia and Egypt

33 Startups are presenting their innovative solutions for the future sustainable digital economy

Gitex Global: 33 Italian startups showcased their innovative solutions

Solutions that use blockchain and AI for sustainable mobility, healthcare, education, new payment systems and waste reduction are presented by the startups

Avaya

Avaya, Startek partner to offer customer experience solutions for global businesses

The collaboration will enable businesses to deliver better experiences to their customers through an all-inclusive, easy-to-manage, subscription-based service

DMCC Crypto Centre, Brinc set up $150m accelerator fund

DMCC Crypto Centre, VC firm Brinc to provide members access to $150m accelerator fund

The partnership will support the growth of companies that develop Web3 and blockchain technologies and associated value-added services at the DMCC Crypto Centre

MBZUAI to get new super computer built by Hewlett Packard

Mohamed bin Zayed University of Artificial Intelligence to receive new supercomputer

The new supercomputer will deliver end-to-end technologies, based on the HPE Apollo 6500 Gen10 Plus, which is purpose-built for AI and analytics workload

Gitex Global: Lenovo and nybl partner to build AI ecosystem

Gitex Global: Lenovo and nybl partner to build AI ecosystem

The partnership will allow Lenovo and nybl to create customised solutions in a customer-first approach, creating advanced AI ecosystems for a variety of use-case scenarios

e& enterprise

UAE’s e& enterprise completes acquisition of Smartworld

Smartworld is now rebranded to e& enterprise IoT and AI

Gitex

Gitex to launch Africa edition in 2023

Gitex Africa marks first international venture for the mega tech showcase, in partnership with Morocco’s Digital Development Agency

DIFC Courts launches tejouri

Gitex Global 2022: DIFC Courts launches global digital vault ‘tejouri’

The new digital vault will enable the upload and secure storing of insurance contracts, title deeds, wills and financial certificates

Dubai Internet City-Intel: Ammar Al Malik, Executive Vice President, TECOM Group and Taha Khalifa, Country Manager GCC, CCG Director EMEA, Intel

Gitex Global 2022: Dubai Internet City to host Intel’s first AI software R&D centre in the GCC

Intel will also relocate AI experts from various global offices to bring international tech talent and skills into the community

Gulf Business

Gulf Business enters non-fungible token space, launches GB Crypto NFT

Gulf Business has partnered with Virtua for this initiative

Acer

Acer unveils ‘world’s lightest’ 16-inch OLED laptop

Designed for productivity on-the-go and hybrid working models, the Swift Edge is a blend of performance, security and durability

Sinotrans

UAE telecom du signs MoU with Huawei and Sinotrans at Gitex Global

Huawei and du will deliver the 5G campus network solution to Sinotrans

Vodafone

Gitex Global: Vodafone, Ericsson facilitate data-driven decisions with AI-based solutions in Oman

Vodafone in Oman leverages Ericsson expert analytics and network optimisation cognitive software solution to increase network agility