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Amit Midha, Global CEO of Alat

Amit Midha to lead PIF-owned Alat as global CEO

Midha, a seasoned business leader with experience across Asia, the US, India, and Singapore, joins Alat from Dell Technologies

The impossible angle: Pushing the boundaries of network security

Security camera manufacturers are constantly enhancing their solutions, with the most prolific trend right now being the integration of AI-driven technologies and advanced data analytics

Apple - Vision Pro

Apple’s $3,499 Vision Pro: Is it the future or a geeky fad?

Vision Pro features multiple cameras and sensors built into the device, OLED displays, an external EyeSight display, internal stereo speakers, connectors, lens inserts and headbands, among other technology

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Dubai, Microsoft partner to power emirate’s digital economy

The joint effort will focus on logistics, technology enablement and adoption within the SME and education sectors

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Opinion: AI at the workplace – what does it mean for us?

Does the advent of AI herald the end of traditional jobs or the birth of new opportunities?

Amazon Rufus

Amazon launches AI chatbot Rufus: 5 ways to use it to shop better

The chatbot was launched in beta version to a small subset of customers in Amazon’s mobile app in the US and will be rolled out across the country in the coming weeks

Genetec Security Center

Cloud, collaboration, and analytics take centre stage in 2024, reveals Genetec

As technology adoption grows and remote access from external networks becomes more common, the partnership between IT and physical security will continue to develop, predicts Genetec

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Alat: PIF’s new advanced tech firm to drive economic shift

Alat aims to create 39,000 direct jobs in Saudi Arabia by 2030, and achieve a direct non-oil GDP contribution of $9.3bn by the same year

Richard Smith is executive vice president of technology for Oracle’s Europe, Middle East, and Africa region.

Powering up GCC’s cloud: Oracle EMEA EVP talks growth, future plans

Richard Smith, Oracle’s Executive Vice President for Technology, EMEA, unpacks how cloud growth is surging in his region

Meta

As Facebook turns 20, Meta reports first-ever dividend

The social media giant is the first of its generation of internet juggernauts to issue a dividend, a milestone for the tech sector

AI

5 ways in which GenAI will change your work life in 2024

The trends of 2024 will shape a future, where AI is not just a tool, but a fundamental part of the GenAI experience

Dubai Trade crosses 300 million transactions, cuts huge carbon footprint

Dubai Trade crosses 300 million transactions, cuts huge carbon footprint

Dubai Trade, the digital arm of DP World in the GCC region, has consistently demonstrated robust growth since it was formed, with an average 8 per cent year-on-year increase in annual digital transactions since 2003

HID

HID: Why access control is only set to get bigger

With a presence across 100 countries, HID is leading the pack as the industry transitions to deal with post-pandemic trends such as a mobile-first world and a hybrid work model

ChatGPT prompts - with artificial intelligence Man who is discussing marketing analytics. Future. Work by AI smart robot technology.

7 ChatGPT commands to help your business get ahead

The AI-tool has the potential to automate and speed up a range of tasks – from administrative to creative

NEURALINK

Chips in human brains now a reality: Elon Musk confirms first Neuralink implant

The US Food and Drug Administration had given the company clearance last year to conduct its first trial to test its implant on humans

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Dubai’s RTA invests Dhs350m to upgrade nol system

The upgrading of the nol system is one of the key deliverables of RTA’s Digital Strategy Roadmap 2023-2030 launched last December

Microsoft Satya Nadella

Microsoft hits $3tn market value, second to Apple

Microsoft is widely seen as a frontrunner in the race for market dominance in the rollout of generative artificial intelligence

Power Letters 2024: Abdallah Abu Sheikh, co-founder and CEO of Astra Tech and Botim

Astra Tech, Botim CEO Abdallah Abu Sheikh on AI’s impact on business

Users can expect more from Botim in 2024, specifically in the AI space, says Sheikh

Power Letters 2024: Caroline Malcolm, VP of Global Public Policy, Chainalysis

Power Letters 2024: Caroline Malcolm, VP of Global Public Policy, Chainalysis

Forward-focused regulation has earned the UAE a coveted position in the global crypto community, making the year ahead a promising one for digital assets

UAE President establishes AI and Advanced Technology Council

UAE President establishes AI and Advanced Technology Council

The council will contribute to the continued development and prosperity of the post-hydrocarbon economy

PIF Launches Electric 360 Image PIF

PIF unveils ‘Electric 360’ partnership, announces new brand revamp

The partnership with Formula E, Extreme E and E1 will promote educational opportunities tied to electric motorsports, as well as community, social programmes and environmental stewardship

UAE launches Global TradeTech Sandbox at WEF

The Global TradeTech Sandbox will streamline the interaction between exporters, logistics companies, ports, regulators, and customs officials

Samsung Galaxy S24: Pre-orders now open in UAE

Samsung Galaxy S24: Pre-orders now open in UAE

Samsung customers in UAE can avail pre-order benefits on the latest Galaxy S24 Series, such as free double storage upgrade, one year Samsung Care+ warranty, trade-in benefits and more

RTA inks MOUs to dvelop new rail system Image WAM Urban.Mass RTA

Dubai eyes solar-powered rail buses in future transport mix

Two MoUs were signed with two companies that specialise in developing and manufacturing transportation systems, as well as designing mass transportation solutions for zero emissions

G42 invests in new edge computing firm Analog

UAE’s G42 unveils new edge computing firm Analog

The venture’s journey from concept to reality is marked by human-focused innovation, design, and solutions that resonate on a human level

Samsung's S24 Series launches, AI tools on offer Image Supplied

Mobile AI is here: Galaxy S24 launches, features these amazing AI tools

The Galaxy S24 series enables two-way, real-time voice and text translations of phone calls within the native app through Live Translate

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Revealed: Here are the Middle East’s most valuable brands

The ranking revealed that Saudi’s Aramco retained its status as the most ‘valuable’ Middle Eastern brand in global ranking, followed by ADNOC and stc

Naim Yazbeck of Microsoft

Power Letters 2024: Naim Yazbeck, general manager, Microsoft UAE

We are committed to helping the UAE realise the potential of the Microsoft Cloud to add $39bn to the UAE economy and generate almost 100,000 jobs

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Abu Dhabi Islamic Bank launches b2b marketplace for SMEs

The all-in-one digital platform aims to significantly reduce the cost of doing business for SMES by providing them with a wide range of exclusive offers and discounts

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Insights: Here’s how to fight fraud with tokenisation

As financial services become more sophisticated, so do the fraudulent techniques used by scammers. But this is where tokenisation can make a difference