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‘Wadeem’ sold out for $1.49bn

This is the highest Abu Dhabi real-estate release to date.

Tesla Q2 sales down 13.5%

Shares rally after the disclosure, better than some forecasts.

TomTom cuts 300 jobs

The firm said it was realigning its organization as it embraces AI.

Aldar nets $953m in sales at Fahid

Aldar said 42 percent of the buyers are under the age of 45.

Qualcomm to Alphawave for $2.4 bn

The deal makes Alphawave the latest tech company to depart London.

UAE signs pact to develop digital infrastructure in Greece  

ABU DHABI, UAE  - The Ministry of Investment of the UAE and the Ministry of Digital Governance of the Hellenic...

DEWA signs several digital tech agreements at GITEX 2021 stand

Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) signed a slew of MoUs with local and international companies at the ongoing GITEX...
  • The MoU with Etisalat is aimed at speeding up the digital transformation using Etisalat’s MobileHub platform.
  • Digital DEWA subsidiary sInfraX has partnered with WoM Technologies for its planned rollout of the first-ever Low Power Wide Area Network wireless Internet of Things.

Facebook ‘metaverse’ to become reality soon

The technology might, for example, allow someone to don virtual reality glasses that make it feel as if they're face-to-face...
  • The technology might, for example, allow someone to don virtual reality glasses that make it feel as if they're face-to-face with a friend
  • Metaverse enthusiasts point out that the internet is already starting to blur the lines between virtual experiences and "real" ones

Microsoft shuttering LinkedIn in China as rules tighten

The US-based company will replace LinkedIn in China with an application dedicated to applying for jobs but without the networking...
  • LinkedIn was given a deadline by Chinese internet regulators to better oversee content on the site.
  • Aside from being a venue for finding jobs, LinkedIn is a place for exchanges over business developments or news.

Embattled Facebook releases new curbs on harassment

The company has faced a storm of criticism since an ex-worker at the company alleged Facebook put profits before the...
  • The tech giant its range of banned "attacks" on public figures to include a range of sexual or degrading images of their bodies.
  • Facebook also added journalists and human rights defenders to the list of people considered public figures because of their work.

Expo 2020: Accenture enables ideal visitor interface

Accenture created integrated intelligent systems for Expo teams, nations, vendors and supplier, says Angelo Lorusso, the company's MD and Client...
  • Accenture delivers an integrated solution at Expo 2020 Dubai right from designing, implementing, and running the platforms that power hyper-personalized guest experience
  • Accenture supports Expo Live – an innovation and partnership program by teaming up with Smart Labour, a UAE-based Expo Live grantee helping blue-collar workers gain new skills

DEWA, Ireland explore digital technology cooperation

DEWA CEO Saeed Mohammed Al Tayer and Ireland’s Minister of State for Trade Promotion, Digital and Company Regulation at the...
  • This was part of the Irish commercial delegation visit to the Water, Energy, Technology, and Environment Exhibition (WETEX)
  • The two parties discussed enhancing cooperation, exchange of experience between DEWA and Irish companies

UAE may open VoIP services to all next year

Mobile phone users in the Gulf country are currently allowed to use the internet-enabled video and audio calls only through...
  • The UAE's telecom regulator is likely to roll out VoIP services for everyone in the country next year
  • This could be either in January 2022 or after Expo 2020, which ends on March 31, 2022

Evorra secures pre-seed investment

Investors include Area Tech Holdings and FirstPartyCapital.
  • The funds will be used to finalize Evorra's B2B SaaS audience marketplace.
  • Evorra offers a solution to the death of third-party cookies so that brands can be custodians of their customer’s marketing data.

Arab News editor-in-chief lauded for newspaper’s digital, global makeover

Japan's ambassador to Saudi Arabia Iwai Fumio has lauded Arab News editor-in-chief Faisal Abbas's efforts in transforming the newspaper into...
  • Faisal Abbas was hosted by Japan's ambassador to Saudi Arabia Iwai Fumio for a commendation reception.
  • In 2019, Arab News became the first pan-Arab media outlet to launch a Japanese edition.

Facebook bans sales of Amazon areas on its apps

The announcement came as the tech giant defends itself against accusations that it has long put profit over societal good.
  • The sale of land in conservation areas happens on other platforms and offline.
  • Some questioned online why Facebook allowed sales of precious rainforest land in the first place.

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The aim is to foster avenues for collaboration in technology.

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Artificial intelligence key focus as GITEX 2023 begins

GITEX, Dubai's premier tech event, kicks off its 43rd "Technology Week" at the Dubai World Trade Center, spotlighting the latest...

Gaza becomes a dangerous ground for journalists

Amidst the escalating Israel-Hamas conflict, an alarming number of journalists have been killed, injured, or missing, underscoring the importance of...

Al Etihad Payments partners with NIPL to develop UAE Domestic Card Scheme

ABU DHABI, UAE – Al Etihad Payments (AEP), a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Central Bank of the UAE (CBUAE), and...

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Dubai Customs strengthens partnerships with courier firms to expand e-commerce

DUBAI, UAE - Dubai Customs recently convened an extensive meeting with the courier and express shipping companies, aimed at bolstering...
  • Dubai Customs unveiled its cutting-edge e-commerce project, strategically leveraging blockchain technology to streamline supply chain operations.
  • It also addressed all queries from participating companies and shared insights into the department's systems in this context.

People marvel at ancient Iraq in new ‘Assassin’s Creed’ game

The central character, pickpocket turned master assassin Basim, speaks classical Arabic in "Assassin's Creed Mirage",.
  • In the game, the hooded and stealthy hero fights his way through an ancient maze of alleyways, souks and rooftops.
  • The entire scene in the game has been rendered in loving detail with what its creators say is the help of historical sources.

AI of the tiger: Tiny camera ‘protects’ predator and people

Experts from Clemson University in South Carolina and several NGOs published research last month on their work using AI-enabled cameras...
  • The camera system called TrailGuard can distinguish between tigers and other species and relay images to park rangers or villagers within seconds, research said
  • The project, called Wildlife Insights, automates the process of identifying species and labelling images, saving many hours of laborious work for researchers