#Technology

Metaverse

How virtual reality and the metaverse will change workplace in 2023

In order to get a better understanding of the mixed emotions surrounding the metaverse, Meta commissioned a study of nearly 2,000 employees and 400 business leaders around the world

TikTok

TikTok celebrates the most inspiring creators and popular communities

The #ForYouParty which included an immersive event was held at Sound Stage 2, Dubai Studio City

Robotics

How cloud is assisting emergence of robotics as a service in the region

The ability to move on-demand services for robotic assistance to a cloud platform will boost demand from SMBs in the region, explains Doaa Sulaiman, robotics director, Proven Robotics

Nothing

London-based consumer tech company Nothing hires new business lead for Middle East

Rishi Kishor Gupta will be responsible for driving growth and spearheading business development and operations for the company

Apple

Apple suppliers accelerate buildup outside China, analysts say

Key electronics manufacturers are moving faster to diversify their capacity globally, taking advantage of local incentive policies, according to Counterpoint Research analysts

Abu Dhabi’s AUH commences biometric initiative, face becomes new boarding pass

The systems will use biometric cameras to verify passenger details at self-service baggage drop, passport control, business class lounge and boarding gates

edtech

Here’s how the Middle East’s $4bn edtech sector could transform learning

Edtech’s potential to improve learning around the world is vast, whether in day to day school settings, or during humanitarian emergencies

Honor

Honor rebuilds its presence in Middle East region

The global technology brand celebrated its second anniversary this year

Twitter

Twitter will restore more accounts weekly over next 30 days

Earlier this week, the social network suspended the accounts of several prominent journalists

Tecom

Dubai Internet City to house additional tech players with new $120m investment

Innovation Hub Phase 1 is approaching full capacity, housing tech players such as Google, Hewlett-Packard and Gartner

digital

Prioritising omnichannel digital performance this shopping season

Delivering a delightful digital experience is critical for retailers expecting to prosper over the holiday shopping season and beyond

Binance

Binance CEO says customer funds fully backed on crypto exchange

Digital asset platforms are facing a crisis in investor confidence following the collapse of FTX exchange

crypto

Where is crypto headed in the next 5 years?

Crypto is an essential long-term investment and is the building block towards a cashless society

Developer

UAE developer to facilitate property purchases using cryptocurrencies

The developer aims to create new avenues for investors to diversify their investment portfolio via digital assets

UAE

Reasons why UAE employees lack trust in robots

Employees trust robots in performing ordinary tasks such as cleaning, but are less willing to trust them with life critical functions such as performing surgeries

Admiral

Admiral Mobility to bring 5,000 electric commercial vehicles to the Middle East

The order stems from a strategic partnership between Admiral Mobility and Geely Farizon Commercial Group

ThetaRay

Dubai-based Now Money appoints ThetaRay to ward off financial crimes

The agreement highlights ThetaRay’s expansion into GCC financial institutions

Huawei

Huawei opens doors to new store in the UAE

The new store will open on December 16 in City Centre Deira

Yango Delivery launches in UAE to boost e-commerce sector

The company claims to offer traffic-proof and cost-effective deliveries at different speeds, from express to next day, for any goods from food to furniture

Dataiku

AI firm Dataiku secures $200m to underpin growth

The Series F investment brings the company’s total primary funding since inception to approximately $600m

tech

Can Dubai’s growing tech affinity propel its real estate sector?

Dubai’s real estate sector has taken massive strides in terms of sales and investment

Insights: The factory of the future is here

Manufacturers can now gain a better understanding of customer needs by applying big data analytics to obtain insights into how customers use products

Uber

Uber conducting probe after vendor hit with cyberattack

Teqtivity, which helps manage and track information technology equipment such as phones and computers, on Monday confirmed the cyberattack

FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried

Ex-FTX CEO Bankman-Fried arrested in Bahamas as US files charges

More than 100 FTX-related entities filed for US bankruptcy protections on November 11

Fintech PayTabs acquires Turkey’s social commerce platform, Paymes

The acquisition aims to create a unified social commerce platform for micro merchants, fempreneurs and webpreneurs across the MENA region

Sharjah

Sharjah Media City unveils new company to launch media, technology startups

The company will serve as an integrated platform that brings together media talents, entrepreneurs and experts to establish media projects supported by advanced technology

Adidas unveils official match ball for semi-finals, final of FIFA World Cup

The Al Hilm match ball was made using only water-based inks and glues

Hub71

Abu Dhabi’s Hub71 startup community raises $1bn in venture capital

Nine startups had raised over $150m collectively at the time of joining Hub71 in 2022

Stella Stays

Proptech Stella Stays expands footprint, opens second residence tower in Riyadh

The Olaya Tower 2 offers furnished apartments, a co-working space and other recreational and commercial services

Dell Tablet

Dell Technologies announces new Latitude 7230 Rugged tablet

The device is said to be the lightest 12–inch fully rugged tablet, designed for professionals in arduous roles that demand critical reliability