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Meta, Startupbootcamp partner to empower MENA startups

The initiative, Llama Design Drive, aims to address the region’s specific needs by launching a series of intensive programmes

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Democratising AI: Here’s how G42’s new LLM JAIS 70B will help

Developed through training on 370 billion tokens – 330 billion of which are Arabic – the new LLM represents the largest Arabic dataset ever used for an open-source foundational model

ASUS Zenbook S 16 UM5606: A cutting-edge AI-powered laptop

ASUS Zenbook S 16 UM5606: A cutting-edge AI-powered laptop

Ideal for white-collar professionals, AI adopters, and business travellers, the latest ASUS Zenbook S 16 UM5606 stands out with its sleek design, impressive performance and innovative AI-integrated features

Abu Dhabi's Sanad, Airbus announce partnership for MRO services

Abu Dhabi’s Sanad, Airbus announce partnership for MRO services

The agreement covers the Rolls Royce Trent 700, International Aero Engines V2500-A5 and CFM LEAP-1A engine platforms

Moody’s upgrades Turkey’s ratings to B1 on tight monetary policy

Turkey announces $30bn incentives package for high tech areas

President Erdogan said that Ankara would unveil an incentive packages for high tech areas totalling $30bn

Interview with Tim Cordon, Chief Operating Officer for MEA & SEAP, Radisson Hotel Group

Radisson’s Tim Cordon on regional strategy, opportunities and innovation

The COO – MEA & SEAP, Radisson Hotel Group, delves into its ambitious regional expansion strategies, the distinct challenges and opportunities across different markets  

Abu Dhabi to launch 3 high-tech ventures_ ATRC meeting highlights

Abu Dhabi to launch 3 key tech ventures: ATRC meeting highlights

The initiatives will focus on transforming data security in the quantum era, enhancing smart autonomous mobility, and advancing Agritech with robotic technologies

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Abu Dhabi launches biometric smart travel project at Zayed International Airport

The project is expected to enhance operational performance, reduce infrastructure costs, and effectively combat fraud and forgery in identification documents

Al-Futtaim's Hasan Nergiz on BYD's popularity in UAE, Saudi Arabia

Al-Futtaim’s Hasan Nergiz on BYD’s popularity in UAE, Saudi Arabia

The MD of Al-Futtaim Electric Mobility Company shares that EV maker BYD’s SEAL, SONG PLUS and HAN models are very popular in the UAE and Saudi Arabia

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Core42, Qualcomm launch Compass 2.0 to advance AI solutions

The platform, which soft-launched in January, has successfully processed approximately 150 billion tokens since its inception

Saudi Arabia is a key growth market, says Honeywell exec Phil Daniell

Saudi Arabia is a key growth market, says Honeywell’s Phil Daniell

The VP and GM of Honeywell Building Automation (META) delves into the company’s expansion strategy in Saudi Arabia, including the opening of its new facility in Dhahran

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Samsung’s Fadi Abu Shamat on how AI is enhancing mobile experiences

The senior director and head of Mobile eXperience says Samsung AI’s integration – from its Galaxy S series to its recent roll-out across the new Galaxy Z series and latest wearables – is just the beginning

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Samsung AI: New Galaxy Z Fold6, Flip6 take foldables into the future

Powered by Samsung AI, the latest Samsung Galaxy Z series is taking mobile experiences to the next level

Core42, AIREV unveil OnDemand AI operating system image: Getty IMages/ For illustrative purposes

Core42, AIREV unveil OnDemand AI operating system

OnDemand’s blend of advanced infrastructure and innovative AI solutions aims to transform AI application development and deployment, both regionally and globally

AI startup funding more than doubles in Q2, shows Crunchbase data

AI startup funding more than doubles in Q2, shows Crunchbase data

Five out of six billion-dollar funding rounds went to AI companies, Crunchbase data showed

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Insights: Step into the age of digital operations and management

Digital O&M platforms provide real-time insights into asset performance by harnessing the power of data from connected assets, enabling proactive maintenance, optimised resource allocation and data-driven decision-making

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Dubai motorists can now add driving licence, registration to Samsung Wallet

Samsung users can now seamlessly add their vehicle registration and driving license information directly to their Samsung Wallet through the RTA app

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AWS unveils $50m GenAI Impact Initiative for public sector

The initiative aims to help public sector leaders leverage GenAI to optimise resources, adapt to changing needs, personalise education experiences and boost security

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Presight, Wand AI to develop GenAI assistants for UAE firms

The companies aim to introduce innovative AI solutions across multiple industries, including finance, retail, real estate, construction, and legal sectors

Mohammed Aldousari_Regional Robotics Lead_Proven Robotics, on why robots in business, industry may be round the corner

Why robots in business, industry may be round the corner

Innovations seen in robotics are attracting the attention of key players in small, medium and large enterprises as well as OEMs

Nathan Schultz CEO Chegg on the future of education, AI and the company's plans as it looks to the UAE

How is AI transforming the way we learn? Edtech firm Chegg’s new CEO explains

Chegg’s Nathan Schultz talks about the company’s focus on the UAE, and the future of education and the role AI will play in transforming how we learn

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MWC Shanghai 2024: Showcasing cybersecurity standards, best practices

Huawei and other key industry stakeholders participated in a roundtable moderated by the GSMA at MWC Shanghai to discuss industry policies around security, successful practices, and valuable insights on key industry trends

Evaluating the current tech rally: Is it time to reconsider your investment strategy?

Evaluating the current tech rally: Is it time to reconsider your investment strategy?

Investors should assess their portfolios, consider strategic adjustments to mitigate risks and capitalise on opportunities, advises the head of Strategy at Saxo Bank

Tom Brown, President EMEA, SharkNinja, addresses media at the official SharkNinja UAE launch

SharkNinja moves: EMEA president Tom Brown on the company’s regional growth strategy

In an exclusive interview with Gulf Business, SharkNinja’s Tom Brown shares the strategy driving the global product design and technology company’s expansion in the UAE and Middle East

Help AG CTO Nicolai Solling shares the impact of cyber threats in the GCC and findings of the 2024 state of the market report

Help AG CTO Nicolai Solling shares the impact of cyber threats in the GCC

The CTO shares the findings of Help AG’s State of the Market Report, which delivered key insights into cybersecurity threats, trends and emerging technologies over the past year

Smart cities, biometrics, nanotech: How techology is reinventing the property industry

Smart cities, biometrics, nanotech: How techology is reinventing the property industry

Technological advancements in the real estate sector are driving efficiency, enhancing user experiences, and fostering sustainable practices

ACI Worldwide's Santhosh Rao showcases trends in real-time payments

ACI Worldwide’s Santhosh Rao showcases trends in real-time payments

For businesses, it’s time to rethink where real-time payments sit in the customer journey and the end-to-end payments landscape, says Santhosh Rao, SVP MEASA, ACI Worldwide

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Dell Technologies, Presight ink MoU to drive digital innovation in UAE

The partnership will leverage Presight’s expertise in AI and data analytics with Dell’s capabilities in compute, storage, data protection and network solutions

Insights: How IT solutions are enhancing factoring and supply chain finance

Insights: How IT solutions are enhancing factoring and supply chain finance

Banks should invest in robust SCF solutions that offer comprehensive features for automating end-to-end factoring processes from uploading of invoices to settlement

du teams up with Oracle to launch hyperscale cloud, sovereign AI services for govt, public sector

du to launch hyperscale cloud, sovereign AI services for govt, public sector

The telecom operator has teamed up with Oracle, which remains the only hyperscaler capable of delivering AI and a suite of cloud services across dedicated, public, and hybrid cloud environments globally