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Interview: Microsoft’s Ahmad El Dandachi showcases the company’s new AI services

The enterprise commercial director of Microsoft UAE shares what the company showcased at GITEX GLOBAL and what the we can expect to see from Microsoft in the coming months

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Global insurtech firm Democrance expands footprint in Saudi Arabia

Democrance helps insurers increase their digital sales and access new customer segments

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GITEX GLOBAL 2023: Dubai Police unveils virtual cop, luxury marine and self-driving patrol vehicles

Dubai Police is presenting several innovations, modern technologies, and services at the exhibition, all aiming to enhance its role in enabling community happiness and security

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GITEX GLOBAL 2023: Masdar City, Huawei partner to boost net zero efforts

The agreement will promote the adoption of carbon-conscious ICT through Huawei’s Net Zero Campus Framework

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Dubai Harbour: Future Blockchain Summit kicks off on Oct 15

The summit, which will go on until October 18 at Dubai Harbour, will see global companies showcase the significant progress made in Web3, blockchain and crypto technologies

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Abu Dhabi launches Smart and Autonomous Vehicles Industries (SAVI) cluster

Located in Masdar City, SAVI will build on Abu Dhabi’s industrial base and access to established air corridors, road infrastructure and global network of partners

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RDI Robots unveils RoboShow, the first global interactive robot exposition

After eight months of development, RDI Robots has achieved yet another significant milestone, unveiling Ardi, a robot that is set to revolutionise the entertainment landscape

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Metaverse market value could reach $900bn by 2030, reveals report

As consumer and enterprise applications become more immersive and collaborative, Bain finds it’s unlikely that the metaverse will emerge as one singular platform

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How to maximise employee happiness for workplace success

The modern workplace is changing, with technology, inclusivity, and employee satisfaction at the forefront

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UAE Cyber Security Council issues important alert, Google Chrome users asked to install update

The authority said that an urgent security vulnerability has been detected in Google Chrome on October 3

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ASUS Zenbook Pro 14 OLED: Powering performance for content creators, programmers

The laptop redefines productivity and creativity with its innovative combination of power, storage and display quality

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Proven Consult’s Hilel Baroud on adoption of robotic process automation in the region

The CEO explains how robotic process automation and artificial intelligence have become a necessity for large organisations in the region

TCL 40 SE

Hands-on review: TCL 40 SE smartphone

The smartphone makes an attractive choice for users seeking a budget-friendly device with reliable performance

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DMCC Crypto Centre, Bybit announce Web3 hackathon; here’s how to apply

The final round will see 10 teams compete for a total prize pool of $100,000 to develop creative technical solutions within the fields of artificial intelligence, gaming and information security

Hands-on review: Logitech Zone Vibe Wireless headphone

Designed to meet the demands of modern professionals, this over-the-ear wireless headset comes with a suite of features tailored for video conferencing

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ChatGPT adds voice, image feature: Everything you need to know

Voice feature will be available on both iOS and Android, and users can opt in through their settings

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UAE: Yahsat receives Dhs18.7bn govt mandate for satellite related services

This agreement increases the group’s contracted future revenues to Dhs25.7bn, over 16 times its 2022 annual revenues

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Cisco to buy Splunk in $28bn deal

Splunk president and CEO Gary Steele will join Cisco’s executive leadership team

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Farm to fork: Abu Dhabi’s Silal launches blockchain-powered food tracking system

The traceability feature is accessible by scanning the QR code of a Silal Fresh product through the Silal App

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Amazon upgrades Echo Show 8 with new features

The device features a new industrial design, intuitive home screen experience, upgraded processor, spatial audio and a built-in smart home hub

Gitex Global

Gitex Global 2023: New venues, new shows and more

Gitex Global and Expand North Star will comprise a combined 41 halls spanning 2.7 million sq. ft of exhibition space – a 35 per cent increase over the previous year

Wearables market

Global wearables market sees growth in Q2 2023

The basic watch category continued to grow, capturing nearly half the market

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Dubai Harbour introduces floating waste collector drone

PixieDrone has a 160-litre collection capacity, with up to six hours of operation in autonomous mode

Fuze

UAE-headquartered Fuze raises $14m seed round

The investment was led by Abu Dhabi-based Further Ventures, along with participation by US-based Liberty City Ventures

Epson EcoTank L3560

Hands-on review: Epson EcoTank L3560 printer

With versatile features, high-quality prints and up to 90 per cent savings on printing costs, it makes an ideal choice for budget-conscious homes and small offices

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What’s new in iOS 17? A closer look at the latest Apple update

The update makes iPhone even more personal and intuitive, says Apple

Nuha

Nuha: UAE’s first ChatGPT-powered virtual hospitality concierge unveiled

The artificial intelligence system, conceptualised and developed in-house, has made its debut at the Address Downtown Hotel in Dubai

Winly

Online store Winly introduces an engaging spin on e-commerce

With every purchase made on the platform, customers receive a complimentary Prize Draw ticket

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Apple’s iPhone 15 series pre-order begins in UAE

Apple unveiled its latest iPhone 15 series lineup on September 12, featuring a slew of upgrades

Microsoft

Microsoft, Oracle expand cloud partnership

The new offering, Oracle Database@Azure, will give customers direct access to Oracle database services running on OCI and deployed in Microsoft Azure data centres