UAE signs pact to develop digital infrastructure in Greece
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China central bank says all crypto transactions are illegal
The bank has effectively sounded the death knell for digital currencies in China.
- The global values of cryptocurrencies including Bitcoin have massively fluctuated over the past year partly due to Chinese regulations
- The rulings have sought to prevent speculation and money laundering
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GCC nations eye Hyperloop travel by 2030
It is predicted that the Hyperloop technology will carry between 45 and 50 million passengers yearly in the Gulf Arab...
- It is predicted that the Hyperloop technology will carry between 45 and 50 million passengers yearly in the Arab Gulf states using clean and renewable energy
- The Dubai government owned DP World has granted permit to Virgin Hyperloop to develop the technology in the emirate
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BitOasis to be registered in GoAML
BitOasis offers over 15 digital assets to trade against the dirham.
- The Executive Office of Anti-Money Laundering and Counter Terrorism Financing — or AML/CTF — has welcomed the confirmation
- The registration is expected to help add yet another layer of security for both fintech startups and the national economy
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Abu Dhabi to use drones for delivery of vaccines and drugs
DUBAI: Abu Dhabi's department of health (DoH) will be using drones for the transport of high-value medical goods such as...
- US-based Matternet partners with logistics company Skygo and Department of Health for 'world's first city-wide medical drone network.
- SkyGo and Matternet have completed the first phase of in-country flight testing.
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Investment in agritech key to UAE’s food security
Investing in agricultural technologies can take the UAE closer to its goal of being one of the top 10 countries...
- Over 100 entities use organic farming techniques in the UAE, including advanced farms that utilize modern agricultural technologies.
- The Abu Dhabi Investment Office is investing at least US$100m in agritech startups as part of their food security strategy.
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Scientist makes whitest paint; it might reduce AC bill!
Its inventor said this paint was used to cover a roof area of about 1,000 square feet, it could give...
- The paint has a reflectivity of 98.1 percent, as compared to most white paints that have a reflectivity of 80-90 percent
- This means it can reflect heat and light better, which will continue to cool whatever it is coating
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Dubai Police to use AI to secure Expo 2020
This would include monitoring visitors for safety from the moment of their arrival to the UAE until they reach the...
- The Dubai authorities have already taken several other steps to secure Expo 2020
- This is especially after it has already been delayed by a year due to the Covid-19 pandemic
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Cloud adoption picks up pace in GCC region
The strong demand for cloud computing in the Gulf region is driven by efforts of the member states to diversify...
- The UAE leads the region in terms of cloud computing adoption and annual spending.
- The MENA region will be worth around $5 billion to cloud suppliers by 2022.
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SpaceX sends all-civilian crew into orbit
Unlike previous missions, there will be no experienced or officially trained astronaut onboard. The SpaceX launch is the first of...
- The Falcon 9 rocket blasted off on Wednesday night from the Kennedy Space Center in Florida.
- The four space tourists will orbit the Earth for three days in a fully automated Crew Dragon capsule that has been specially designed for this journey.
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UN urges ‘moratorium’ on AI systems that threaten rights
UN high commissioner Michelle Bachelet presented a fresh report, which was called for by the UN Human Rights Council and...
- Bachelet calls for assessment of how AI pose risk to rights to privacy and freedom of movement and of expression.
- The UN report finds faulty AI tools have led to people being unfairly denied social security benefits and arrest of innocent people due to flawed facial recognition.
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UAE Council review cybersecurity in Jordan summit
Amman, Jordan - The UAE Cyber Security Council discussed cybersecurity in the inaugural Jordan Cyber Security Summit 2023, known as...
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New update allows ChatGPT to use internet for fetching data
New York, US - The generative AI platform ChatGPT can now fetch data directly from the internet and gather up-to-date information...
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Saudi Arabia launches new TV channel to highlight ‘rapid progress’
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia-- Saudi Broadcasting Authority (SBA) has launched a new TV channel called Saudia Alaan (Saudi Now) to highlight...
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World must understand AI, curb its risk, says UK Deputy PM
NEW YORK, US - The United Kingdom will be holding a summit on artificial intelligence (AI) so that nations can...
- UK Deputy PM said that a summit, set for November, will aim to preempt the risks posed by frontier AI and explore how it can be used for public good.
- One of the concerns highlighted by the Deputy Prime Minister is the unprecedented speed at which AI is evolving having far-reaching implications.
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Cisco buys Splunk for US$28bn
Splunk is a software platform that uses AI to identify malware.
- Cisco will pay a premium of $157 per share, up from the $120 Splunk traded at before the announcement.
- According to the company's website, Splunk was founded in 2003 and holds over 1,100 patents.
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QFMA launches single window e-portal for listing in Qatari financial markets
DOHA, QATAR - Qatar Financial Markets Authority (QFMA) announced the launch of a single window e-portal, which aims to facilitate...
- The single window provides many advantages for firms, related to securities, public offering, or listing on QSE and in acquisitions or mergers.
- It will simplify the procedures for companies by limiting their dealings with just one entity instead of interacting with other authorities separately.