GenAI set to bridge cybersecurity skills gap by 2028
As GenAI narrows cybersecurity skills gap, organizations will prioritize aptitude over specialized education, adapting hiring practices to meet demands of...
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SIB, Noqodi sign agreement
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Bayanat, Yahsat shareholders to vote on merger and creation of SPACE42 on April 25
ABU DHABI, UAE – Bayanat AI PLC and Al Yah Satellite Communications Company each issued a circular on Thursday calling...
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stc, Microsoft to collaborate
The aim is to advance digitalization in Saudi Arabia.
- The two firms will jointly develop and deploy cutting-edge solutions that will transform and empower organizations across various industries.
- The collaboration between the organizations aims to enable stc’s subsidiaries to explore new markets, develop disruptive business models.
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Political and tech leaders tackle AI safety at inaugural summit
London, United Kingdom – UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak on Thursday hosts political and tech leaders at the inaugural global...
- The United Kingdom, the United States, the European Union and China have agreed to cooperate to ensure the safe use and deployment of AI technologies.
- The summit identified an agenda of three key points: identifying risks, building risk-based policies in different countries.
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Hamriyah Freezone Authority, Amazon UAE ink pact for logistics center
SHARJAH, UAE - Hamriyah Freezone Authority (HFZA) and Amazon UAE have signed a lease agreement for a new logistics center...
- Once launched, the new center will enable a seamless delivery experience across the Northern Emirates.
- HFZA’s location and over 20 years of Amazon’s technology and operational expertise will enhance convenience for customer orders.
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Tech development must be ethical, inclusive: Scientist
Interdisciplinary discussions can help in guiding ethical tech development for the greater good, Karen Hallberg of Argentina's Bariloche Atomic Centre...
- Interdisciplinary discussions can help in guiding ethical tech development for the greater good, Karen Hallberg of Argentina's Bariloche Atomic Centre tells TRENDS.
- Hallberg highlights the technological divide between the Global North and South, emphasizing the urgency for regulations and diverse voices in tech dialogues.
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AI revolutionizes real estate across GCC countries
Cities like Dubai and Riyadh are harnessing AI to redefine every facet of property dealings, from development to management, Tripler...
- Cities like Dubai and Riyadh are harnessing AI to redefine every facet of property dealings, from development to management, Tripler CEO Sam Singh tells TRENDS.
- AI helps tenants find perfect homes, introducing dynamic pricing based on various factors, while data privacy concerns persist in its real estate integration, he adds.
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Robot maker dreams of turning sci-fi into reality
Ryo Yoshida's monster-sized drivable robot is hard to park and the $3-million price tag will crush most wallets.
- An imposing 14.7 feet high and weighing 7,716 pounds, "Archax" can be moved and operated by a pilot who clambers up to the high-tech cockpit.
- When manoeuvered in the vehicle mode, "Archax" is capable of moving at 10 kilometers (six miles) per hour, according to the company.
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Error-prone AI chatbot dog leads Japan’s elderly astray
Tokyo, Japan - A cartoon canine AI chatbot designed to cheer up and inform lonely older residents of western Japan is...
- Powered by generative artificial intelligence, "Dai-chan" was this year launched by Osaka authorities who called it the first of its kind in Japan
- But the chatbot, which features a Shiba Inu cartoon dog and answers in the Osaka dialect, has shown itself far from faithful to the truth
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RCU inks pact with Artefact, Dassault Systèmes for AI, digital solutions
ALULA, SAUDI ARABIA – The Royal Commission for AlUla (RCU) has reinforced its commitment to technology innovation and cutting-edge digital...
- The pacts are focused on the seamless integration of the latest and emerging digital products within AlUla's maturing technology eco-system.
- The agreement will cover pivotal areas of development, from AI consulting and transformation to establishing a dedicated school of data & AI.
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Nedaa, Dubai Customs ink MoU
MoU to enhance digital solutions for efficiency.
- The MoU will help to integrate efforts and exchange experiences to improve the level of services provided to various groups and segments of society.
- The two parties will focus on developing an operational mechanism aimed at ensuring a reliable and effective communication network for Dubai Customs,
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Modon inks 2 MoUs with Saudi Exports, Local Content Authority
RIYADH, SAUDI ARABIA - The Saudi Authority for Industrial Cities and Technology Zones (Modon) has signed two memorandums of understanding...
- The MoU with the development authority entails exchange of expertise in industrial cities management and provision of logistic services and solutions.
- Modon’s MoU with LCGPA aims to achieve integration of local content in industrial cities, exchange experience and practices in institutional innovation.
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Dubai RTA awards US$95m contract to upgrade ticketing system  Â
DUBAI, UAE - Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has awarded a contract to upgrade the existing nol (card-based ticketing...
- The aim is upgrade the existing card-based ticketing system to an account based ticketing system, aligning with the top global practices.
- It seeks to develop a flexible and 100 percent scalable digital infrastructure, ensuring 100 percent fintech integration in mobility solutions.
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SIB, Noqodi sign agreement
The Noqodi platform will enable digital payments.
- This pact aims to improve digital and electronic payment offerings available to SIB's corporate and individual business customers.
- SIB's business clients will gain access to a broader range of digital payment solutions for seamless fee payments across various products.
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Cisco identifies major AI trends for 2024
DUBAI, UAE – Developments in Artificial intelligence (AI) have been impacting businesses, governments and economies across the world. Advancements in...
- The Cisco index focuses on what organizations can do to adopt AI in 2024.
- It also says how innovators can leverage that technology to remain competitive.