Starlink satellites approved for use in Israel and Gaza
Access to reliable, high-speed internet will "enable potentially life-saving medical consultations via real-time video calling," UAE Foreign Ministry spokesperson Afra...
WEF24: Understanding regional nuances key to success
Industries are increasingly investing in transformative technologies, including cybersecurity, sustainable solutions and AI, Sapthagiri Chapalapalli tells TRENDS in an interview.
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KSA eyes big role in Fourth Industrial Revolution
Saudi Arabia plans an Industrial Fund to assist investors in the sector shifting to 4IR technologies with the help of...
- Saudi Arabia's advanced digital government, according to an official report, will help the country's in speeding up the implementation of 4IR strategy
- The 4IR strategy aims to support the localization of new and advanced industries in the kingdom and also boost competitiveness of the existing industries
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Growing cyber threat demands a united response
A 2021 report by McAfee estimates the monetary loss from cybercrime globally to be approximately $945 billion. When you add...
- The dollar cost to organizations of all types due to cyber threat is staggering. It is estimated that the average cost of remediation in 2021 was $517,961 in the UAE
- The monetary loss from cybercrimes globally is put at $945 billion. When you add to this the global cost of cybersecurity products, it touches $1trn annually
Economy
Smart Madinah Forum 2022 kicks off
The forum aims at discussing concepts of smart cities and their relations to improving the quality of life.
- The forum aims at discussing concepts of smart cities and their relations to improving the quality of life
- It is also a platform to discuss the role of innovation in enhancing sustainable development and getting acquainted with tools of civil innovation
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Saudi Telecom Company signs over 15 pacts at LEAP22
The Saudi Telecom Company (STC) has signed fifteen agreements with major international companies, including Microsoft, Huawei, Ericsson, and Cisco, in...
- The company has already announced an initiative to establish a $1billion main digital center “MEAN Hub” for the Middle East and North Africa
- The company also announced an initiative to establish a factory to localize data centers in the Kingdom, in partnership with Huawei
Business
Facebook looks for answers as user numbers fall
Founder Mark Zuckerburg has told investors that people have a lot of choices for how they want to spend their...
- The company has been battling regulatory issues, negative headlines around bullying and disinformation.
- It lost one million daily users in the last quarter of last year but still has almost 1.9 billion, figures that dwarf every other platform.
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At least a year for permanent solution on 5G: US air regulator
Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) chief Steve Dickson, said the agency will "continue to shrink the problem" in the coming months.
- Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) chief Steve Dickson, said the agency will "continue to shrink the problem" in the coming months
- Dickson appeared at a congressional hearing focused on the implementation of 5G service in the United States
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Saudi connectivity takes off with five times faster Wi-Fi-6e
The Communications and Information Technology Commission (CITC), Saudi Arabia’s digital regulator, has announced the launch of WiFi-6e as part of...
- The latest generation of Wi-Fi technology offers data transfer speeds more than five times faster than the current standard
- It provides more capacity for high-bandwidth activities such as 8k gaming, video conferencing and virtual reality applications
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Saudi Arabia sees $6.4bn tech investment at LEAP
The fresh investments are said to be in line with Vision 2030, which aims to diversify the economy of Saudi...
- Investment deals totaling more than $6.4 billion were announced at LEAP 2022 in Riyadh
- Saudi Aramco Ventures launched a $1-billion investment fund called Prosperity 7 to help revolutionary startups
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Low-code, no-code tools decode GCC’s digital gains
The growth of low-code tools, heightened by digital transformation, is expected to bring about general employee upskilling across several industries...
- Businesses adopt many tools when they are going through a digital transformation
- They are often categorized as low-code or no-code, depending on how much programming they need
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Social media dominate popular websites in region
Globally, the top three websites -- Google, Youtube and Facebook -- woo more than 152 billion visits monthly, outpacing the...
- Beside Google, Youtube and Facebook, there are a few other online giants who have unmatched dominance in the cyberworld.
- Together, the top three websites woo more than 152 billion visits monthly, outpacing the next 47 websites combined
Starlink satellites approved for use in Israel and Gaza
Access to reliable, high-speed internet will "enable potentially life-saving medical consultations via real-time video calling," UAE Foreign Ministry spokesperson Afra...
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Cisco buys Splunk for US$28bn
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AI safety & innovation: Key focus of UAE-Spain tie-up
“I have been looking very carefully and intensely at the UAE’s strategy on AI, and it resonates a lot with...
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81% UAE companies plan to use AI for cybersecurity
AI has emerged as a transformative force in various sectors, revolutionizing how businesses operate, make decisions, and secure their assets,...
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AI to contribute in enhancing low-emissions development
BONN, GERMANY - Artificial intelligence (AI) can make substantial contributions to climate-resilient and low-emissions development.UN Climate Change’s Initiative on Artificial...
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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.