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How life sciences will define the next chapter in the Middle East transformation story

Life science companies are in a unique position to work with local governments to support capacity-building around early diagnosis and treatment

UAE: The year 2022 in review

The UAE has accelerated its growth this year with key strategies, strong initiatives and a future-first approach

Saudi Arabia’s PIF launches company to develop halal production industry

The company aims to localise knowledge, technology and innovation for the development of halal products, including foods, cosmetics, and pharmaceuticals

Insights: Why academia must raise the bar in society

Research-based innovation will be needed for the new era in order to address the economic, social and environmental issues facing society

Sheikh Hamdan launches Dubai’s R&D programme

The programme will increase the private sector’s R&D activities and attract international companies to invest in Dubai

Dubai’s DIFC records 11% increase in new company registrations in H1 2022

A total of 537 new companies joined the centre in the first half of the year

Employee engagement

Insights: Businesses reaping rewards through employee engagement

With organisations around the globe placing employee engagement at the centre, both employee and employer have huge opportunities to grasp the full potential leading to a happier workforce

ADDED launches innovation incubator for entrepreneurs

Abu Dhabi’s ADDED launches innovation incubators programme

Public and private institutions, which invest in innovative technology solutions and support R&D, are eligible to earn an innovation incubators licence

construction

How digitalisation in construction can foster collaboration

Technology such as building information modelling is improving efficiency in construction by ensuring time savings and cost reductions

How wealth advisory must be customised for the new generation

Millennials and Gen Z are increasingly take their place in the boardrooms of family businesses

Hub71

Abu Dhabi’s Hub71 welcomes 16 new startups to join ecosystem

The new cohort will have the opportunity to develop advanced technologies and gain access to the emirate’s innovation ecosystem

How to determine and increase pricing power

Innovation and specialisation are key to determine your pricing power

Emirates Steel Arkan

Emirates Steel Arkan attributes Dhs220m in savings to innovation

Emirates Steel Arkan Group said employees suggested production improvements and innovations that contributed to these savings 

Dubai Financial Services Authority

Dubai Financial Services Authority signs MoU with Central Bank of Mauritius

The agreement will facilitate knowledge exchange on technologically enabled financial innovation

Expo 2020 Dubai clocks in 20 million visits as of March 19

The exhibition runs until March 31, 2022

In pictures: Sheikh Mohammed inaugurates Museum of the Future

The 77-metre tall landmark will provide the largest platform in the region to study, envision and design the future

WebEngage shares its top marketing tech innovations for 2022

The metaverse is going to bring a big shift in the world of marketing, and those businesses who will adopt this change will scale new heights

Dubai’s DAFZA, Export Bahrain sign agreement

The MoU seeks to encourage companies across the two countries to expand joint trade relations and enhance cooperation

Building an environment for safe innovation

Innovation is essential for every organisation and your culture needs to support an environment where it is encouraged, but not in a reckless or sloppy way

driverless

Israel’s Smart Mobility Summit explores the future of smart transportation

Mobileye’s president, Amnon Shashua, announced that they will launch a robotaxi in 2022 and extend its operations in this sector by 2024

Everyone has the right to invest in financial markets

The online trading revolution has long started in other parts of the world

Elad Levi, Netafim

Driving the future of farming with innovation

Irrigation technology centres on delivering water and nutrients to plants in a precise and efficient manner, enabling optimal growing conditions and higher yields with minimum use of resources

GB Tech Awards 2021

Revealed: Winners of GB Tech Awards 2021

The GB Tech Awards was presented by Gulf Business – a title that is celebrating its 25th anniversary this year and which is part of the Dubai-headquartered Motivate Media Group

Dubai Financial Services Authority provides regulatory framework for future of finance

The DIFC is now home to more than 3,200 companies and nearly 28,000 staff, while the DFSA regulates 521 financial services firms

Gitex Global x Ai Everything set to drive international transformation

Gitex Future Stars will host over 700 startups from more than 60 countries along with a network of 400+ international investors

Gartner identifies four trends driving near-term AI innovation

Responsible AI, small and wide data, operationalisation and efficient resource use will be key to scaling AI initiatives

Why carving out a career in gaming may be a promising prospect

The forecast for gaming looks extremely bright for the GCC market

How can ICT solution providers help organisations successfully realise digital transformation?

It is imperative for the industry to not only pursue technological advancement, but also actively use technology to create economic and social value

How innovative entrepreneurs are seeking to change the world

The time is ripe for young entrepreneurs to innovative and bring about change

Artificial Intelligence

Gartner identifies key emerging technologies spurring innovation

NFT, quantum ML, generative AI, homomorphic encryption and composable applications and networks among key technologies to watch