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Dubai leads MENA region on Global Power City Index 2022

Over 1,450 organisations operate across UAE’s Web3 space – report

More than 7,000 individuals work across the country’s Web3 industry

ENEC Cyber Security Council MOU

Emirates Nuclear Energy Corporation, UAE Cyber Security Council to jointly boost cyber ‘resilience’

The two entities will conduct periodic exercises for the energy sector to build its readiness to respond to cyber incidents

Dubai airport free zone to enter metaverse with METADAFZ

Dubai Airport Freezone to enter metaverse with launch of METADAFZ at Gitex Global

METADAFZ will enable clients from across the globe to conduct meetings via a virtual platform regardless of the physical location among other benefits

DEWA DEWAVerse announced

Dubai’s DEWA launches platform in the metaverse

DEWA has been investing in metaverse technology to implement and develop current and future projects

Omar Matar Al-Mannai - Emirates Auction, Emirates Parkings

Emirates Auction, Emirates Parkings to showcase projects at Gitex Global

Emirates Auction will be at the Smart Dubai pavilion, whereas Emirates Parkings is participating with Dubai Police at the event

UAE’s Commercial Bank International announces launch of metaverse location

The bank’s virtual location is now open for visitors

Dubai Chamber launches metaverse academy_GettyImages

Dubai Chamber of Digital Economy launches training programme to support digital startups

A total of 30 businesses from Dubai and other markets will be selected to join the training academy

cloud

Oracle to present latest cloud innovations at Gitex Global

Visitors can take the wheels of one of the fastest Formula 1 cars, and understand the role of real time data powered by Oracle Cloud

Aveva to showcase unified operations centre for data centres at Gitex Global

Organisations deploying this solution will realise reductions in project implementation times by up to 60 per cent

Low code

Insights: Myths and realities of low-code and no code

Organisations that use low-code are bound to do well in the long run due to its benefits

Hands-on review: Reno8 Pro 5G

Hands-on review: Reno8 Pro 5G by OPPO

The OPPO Reno8 Pro 5G redefines the boundaries of photographic capabilities with an innovative camera system driven by MariSilicon X

Unicorn

Procurement: The key to unlocking unicorn status

Procurement allows startups to understand the challenges and steps needed to scale up a business to become the next unicorn

Fintech Surge

Top firms to watch out for at Dubai’s Fintech Surge 2022

The second edition of the event will host insurtech and payments innovators

Chainalysis

Chainalysis to discuss blockchain risks, opportunities and compliance at Gitex Global

Visitors can experience live demos of Chainalysis Storyline, its Web3-native blockchain analysis tool, designed to visualise smart contract transactions

Lovely Human NFTs

Hub71 startup GLEAC introduces utility NFT ‘Lovely Humans’

Starting October 15, users can bid on a Lovely Human NFT for a chance to be a part of a community of leaders and game changers

ADIB UTC partnership

ADIB joins e& enterprise blockchain platform UAE Trade Connect

ADIB will use the UAE Trade Connect platform to detect fraud and dubious transactions in the trade finance area

Binance growth rate in MENA

Binance sees 49% YTD rise in new users in MENA region 

Binance recently obtained a minimal viable product license from Dubai’s Virtual Asset Regulatory Authority to offer approved virtual asset-related services

in5

Business incubator in5 to showcase seven Dubai-based startups at Gitex Global

The startups include businesses advancing cloud-based workflow automation, consumer electronic subscriptions, media streaming and targeting services

GPSSA

UAE’s GPSSA to showcase virtual customer-centric experience in the metaverse at Gitex Global

Visitors will be able to take part in requesting a service within virtual reality, enjoying real-time service in the metaverse

metaverse

Here are the opportunities and challenges in building immersive products for the metaverse

The metaverse is in the early stages and will begin to mature by the end of the decade putting pressure on product vendors to innovate and co-exist side by side

Texub

Texub to showcase its global B2B marketplace at Gitex Global

The company will also introduce its ‘DigiNomics’ programme, which offers training for sales personnel to specialise in digital sales

MContent appoints new chief of streaming for global content business

Brandon Fong will drive strategic partnerships with content creators and drive Web3 integration across all product verticals

Hub71

Abu Dhabi’s Hub71 appoints new deputy CEO

Ahmad Ali Alwan has been a founding member of Hub71 since 2019

Facebook asks users for more help improving its algorithms

Users will soon see “show more” and “show less” buttons on posts that appear in their feed

Bitcoin rally loses momentum as expectations for Fed shift eases

Bitcoin, the largest digital coin by market value, dipped as much as 2.9 per cent on Wednesday

EDGE Group Chairman BOD Faisal Al Bannai

EDGE Group rebrands DIGITAL14 as KATIM

The company offers cross-platform products and solutions with end-to-end encryption of voice, video and data, through reliable and dedicated networks

Tesla shares give up gains on renewed prospect of Musk buying Twitter

Tesla’s shares pared gains of as much as 6.2 per cent, briefly turning negative before rebounding slightly

Commvault

Commvault to showcase data security and protection solutions at Gitex Global

The company’s cyber deception services, metallic cloud storage service and its HyperScale X appliance are said to offer security with single pane of glass management through its Command Center

snowflake

Snowflake to help organisations unlock the power of data at Gitex Global

Visitors to this year’s show will experience how Snowflake’s platform powers the data cloud which is built entirely in the cloud to address the challenges and opportunities of multiple industries

ADGM launches Abu Dhabi Finance Week

Abu Dhabi Global Market, ADDED announce inaugural edition of Abu Dhabi Finance Week 2022

Abu Dhabi Finance Week, which is set to run between November 14-18, will bring together global market leaders in financial technology, asset management and capital markets