#Technology

Binance

How Binance and FTX sent shockwaves through the crypto world

Binance Holdings is now set to acquire FTX.com in what would be a radical consolidation of power in the crypto world

ToYou Geida partnership

ToYou joins forces with Saudi payments infrastructure giant, Geidea

The partnership will deliver next-level payment infrastructure, boosting customer experience and driving innovation for consumers, partners and merchants

Apple

Apple cuts outlook for iPhone shipments on China lockdowns

The company sees strong demand for the iPhone 14 models but the lockdowns mean customers will experience longer wait times to receive their new products

Swftbox

SoftConstruct opens NFT stores in Dubai

The stores will supply limited edition offers and other merchandise by the artists in Dubai Mall and Mall of the Emirates

Clones

How the use of clone cartridges negatively affects your printer’s fleet

What should be considered when choosing cartridges, and what is the advantage of choosing an original one over clones?

Abu Dhabi Airports Groupe ADP sign MoU

Abu Dhabi Airports, Groupe ADP ink MoU to explore advanced air mobility solutions

The French company will be supporting Abu Dhabi Airports in laying the ground for electric vertical take-off and landing aircraft to transport people and cargo

Hub71

Hub71, Yahsat partner to advance UAE’s mobile satellite capabilities

Hub71 startup, Mental VR, secures first contract resulting from new partnership to support Yahsat with remote learning

cybersecurity

Insights: Bridging the gaps in cybersecurity with cyber resilience

Organisations must internally promote cyber resilience, a crucial component of cybersecurity today

Direct device to satellite Ali Al Hashemi is the CEO of UAE’s satellite solutions provider, Yahsat Group

How direct satellite-to-device connectivity can transform the satcom sector

Direct satellite-to-device technology opens the door for satellite services to go mainstream and leverage mass-market equipment production

tech outages

FOO, Network International partner to enhance digital experiences in the Middle East and Africa

The collaboration will deliver a comprehensive digital wallet solution designed to boost customer-centricity

virtua

How Virtua is poised to take a giant leap into the metaverse

The company has continued working on its digital collectables and items while developing virtual environments

Crypto

Top 5 gadgets crypto aficionados must own

Check out the roundup of crypto gadgets and accessories you should buy

Telcom

Telecom industry’s value creation blueprint for the future

Telcos are already speeding the digitisation journey with new products and solutions developed on their own or through public-private partnerships

nfts

NFTs are here to stay: Here are the top 3 use cases

NFTs are here to stay and its cutting-edge technology could change our lives and solve some of the biggest problems

Phygital fashion

Here’s what we can expect from phygital fashion

Brands are embracing phygital fashion to bring added value and create a better retail experience for customers

metaverse

Here’s how artificial intelligence can enhance the metaverse

The correct use of AI and its adoption is pivotal to maintaining the best practice and stepping into the future with metaverse

Mobily

Saudi telecom operator Mobily successfully integrates 5G frequencies with Nokia

The fastest download speed in the Middle East was accomplished after trying to merge three frequencies within the mid-range spectral range

Moiat launches 13 Tech Transformation Program projects / photo: Getty Images

UAE’s MoIAT announces 13 projects under Technology Transformation Program

Businesses in the UAE can apply through MoIAT to participate in and benefit from the projects

Ralf Glabischnig Crypto Oasis

Crypto Oasis to boost blockchain development in the region

Crypto Oasis identified over 1,450 established organisations across the UAE with more than 7,000 people working in it

Saqr Ereiqat, Crypto Oasis

Interview: Saqr Ereiqat, co-founder at Crypto Oasis

How ready is the Middle East region to adopt blockchain and Web3? Ereiqat explains…

Web3 Middle East

Web3: Transforming the Middle East business landscape

The ability for blockchain to be adopted at a national level is a huge opportunity for it to step into the spotlight as the rightful pioneer in the Web3 space

Mars

Everdome’s metaverse rocket launch to Mars announced

Everdome’s city on Mars is placed in Jezero Crater, a location chosen by NASA for its contemporary space missions

Awards

Winners revealed: GB Tech Awards 2022

The awards attracted the top technology brands highlighting strong vision, creative projects, dynamic leadership and solid regional presence

Adnoc

ADNOC, Siemens Energy to co-develop blockchain-based low-CO2 energy certificates

Other areas under joint development include electrification and Power-to-X technologies to produce green hydrogen and its derivatives

Metaverse

Why is the world moving towards the metaverse?

Studies have shown that the metaverse creates a higher level of understanding, faster learning and deeper personal relations

metaverse

Top 6 trends that will drive the impact of the metaverse on the virtual and real world

The metaverse is still in its infancy and despite the revolutionary concept, it is a turning point with limitless opportunities for making money, networking and brand growth

Red Date Technology

Interview: Yifan He, chief executive officer at Red Date Technology

Increasing digitisation, the global pandemic and decline in cash usage have contributed to the growing interest in central bank digital currencies

Artificial intelligence

Insights: The role of artificial intelligence and blockchain in Web3

Artificial intelligence brings value to organisations to better understand their customers, and monetise interactions in the virtual world

Dar Al Arkan_3d printed villa

Saudi Arabia’s Dar Al Arkan completes first 3D printed villa at Shams Al Riyadh

Unlike traditional home-building methods, 3DCP cuts the construction time by more than half, is more flexible and requires less manpower since it takes only three workers to build one house

metaverse

Chief metaverse officers: What do they do all day?

Chief metaverse officers first appeared at video-game makers, where immersion in a digital universe is central to the products