Strengthen emotional security to thwart cyberattacks
While love, loneliness, and excitement are easily exploitable emotions, any factor impacting someone’s emotional state can make them a target....
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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
Business
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
Analysis
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
Business
Saudi defense company AEC to display modern technology at LEAP
The Advanced Electronics Company (AEC), a Saudi Arabian Military Industries (SAMI) company, will participate in LEAP technology conference, a global...
- AEC will display a complete range of solutions, systems, and products, including its flagship cybersecurity technology Data Diode.
- The conference is organized by the Saudi Ministry of Communications and Information Technology.
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Bahrain first to receive newest Lockheed Martin F-16 simulators
Bahrain will receive F-16 simulators produced by Lockheed Martin to train pilots for national defense missions under a new agreement,...
- Bahrain was the first country in the Gulf region to acquire the F-16 and the first in the world to procure the advanced F-16 Block 70.
- To date, more than 4,500 F-16s have been produced, with approximately 3,000 F-16s operating today in 25 countries.
Science
World’s first hydrogen-powered flying boat, ‘THE JET,’ set to launch in Dubai
Swiss based start-up THE JET ZeroEmission announced that it has inked an agreement with Zenith Marine Services LLC, a UAE...
- ‘THE JET’ features cutting-edge characteristics and technologies, making it capable of flying in silence over the waters at a cruising speed of 40 knots
- The flying boat’s cutting-edge fuel cell technology will be delivered in Dubai for a historic inaugural flight, during the next COP28 UAE preparatory meetings
Analysis
5G fears: US airports land into trouble
In the United States, the 5G usage near airports have been opposed by many airlines, which claim that it may...
- Canada adopts C-band technology, same as the US, but typically restricts hazardous signals near airports.
- Several Arab countries have already embraced 5G, and others will follow once they reap the financial benefits of selling licenses to telecom companies.
Business
UAE and Amazon subsidiary to create cloud-based medical record system
The UAE's Ministry of Health and Prevention (MoHAP) has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Amazon Web Services (AWS),...
- The signing came on the sidelines of MoHAP's participation at Arab Health 2020 that is being held in Dubai.
- The project will implement the best means of strategic planning and decision-making, based on databases that help evaluate and measure the performance of health services.
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Blockchain enhances efficiency, security in aviation
Despite facing challenges like regulatory compliance and interoperability, blockchain promises to revolutionize airline operations, offering improved passenger experiences.
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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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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...
- UN Climate Change’s Initiative on Artificial Intelligence for Climate Action explores the role of AI as a tool for climate action in developing countries.
- It aims to deliver results both on policy and implementation, under the first joint work program of UN Climate Change’s Technology Mechanism.
Business
Elon Musk’s xAI to release first AI model to ‘select group’
WASHINGTON, US - Elon Musk said his new artificial intelligence company would release a new AI model on Saturday to a...
- The release would be the first from Musk's new startup, xAI, that he launched in July after hiring several researchers.
- Musk compared AI to "a magic genie" that gives you any wishes you want, warning that such fairy tales rarely end well.
Business
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.