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DEWA Head Office

Smart electricity and water meters in Dubai rise tenfold in seven years

According to DEWA, the number of smart meters has increased from 200,000 in the first phase which was completed in January 2016 to 2.1 million meters currently

EHS

Emirates Health Services to use metaverse technology to deliver healthcare services

The new initiative aims to promote telemedicine practices in virtual clinics and provide consultation services and medications through robotic pharmacies

Muscat hosts the regional finale of Huawei ICT Competition Middle East 2022

Muscat hosts the regional finale of Huawei ICT Competition Middle East 2022

The winners will represent the Middle East and Central Asia in the global finals competition that will take place next year in Shanghai

Dubai Chamber of Commerce

Dubai Chamber of Commerce launches Cloud Computing Business Group

The group will enable transparent conversations between members, supporting the sector in advocating beneficial policy changes that will in turn enhance its competitiveness

Abu Dhabi Islamic Bank launches tokenised, contactless payment method

Abu Dhabi Islamic Bank launches tokenised, contactless payment method

Once provisioned, customers can make quick and easy payments with the tap of their wristwatch and instantly view their transaction history in the app

Shunli Wang

Insights: Why public-private partnerships are key to ICT talent cultivation in the Middle East

In the digital economy landscape, ICT skills are vital to support long-term national economic expansion and diversification plans

Sony

Interview: Jobin Joejoe, deputy managing director at Sony Middle East and Africa

Sony is focused on creating a metaverse around entertainment specifically areas such as games, music and sports, says the deputy MD at Sony MEA

Whatsapp

WhatsApp to stop functioning on older smartphones from January 2023

In October, WhatsApp experienced a glitch, making it inaccessible temporarily to thousands of users worldwide

Healthcare

Top tech trends transforming the healthcare industry

Georg Schroeckenfuchs, head of Gulf and Saudi Country Group – Innovative Medicines at Novartis Innovation, tells us how technology is enabling innovation in healthcare

DubaiNow

DubaiNow app achieves major milestone, exceeds one million users

The unified platform offers users access to several government and private sector services, including bill payments and fines

Construction

Building green: How the UAE’s construction sector is promoting sustainability

Real estate developers have rapidly embraced the concept of net-zero buildings and accelerated their transition to eco-friendly construction

ftNFT Shop

Dubai’s first-of-its-kind physical NFT shop opens at Mall of the Emirates

Visitors can browse, buy and sell NFTs in person at the store, which opened on December 22

Cybersecurity

How cybersecurity is changing with the advent of the metaverse

Until cybersecurity in the metaverse is strengthened with specific regulations measures, users should be informed of the potential risks associated with using the platform

IGB Majid Al Futtaim

Majid Al Futtaim, Immersive Gamebox to launch interactive digital smart rooms in UAE 

Seven ‘Gameboxes’ will be introduced in two Magic Planet locations in Dubai and Sharjah in January 

digital

Annual digital transformation spending across META region to top $74bn by 2026

Digital transformation investments in the Middle East, Türkiye and Africa are set to more than double across the 2021–2026 period

ASUS businesses

How ASUS’ ExpertCenter D500SC serves needs of small businesses

With its ultra-compact, flexible and sleek small form factor, business users can enjoy a flexible workspace

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