Rise of GenAI boosts phishing threats during holidays
The sophistication of GenAI-driven phishing attacks requires robust security, including advanced DDoS protection and proactive cyber resilience strategies, says an...
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Vodafone Qatar 2023 profit up
The 2023 net profit of Vodafone Qatar increased to $148 million.
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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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Aramco taps Honeywell for sustainability, productivity
This cooperation builds on a 2017 MoU between Honeywell and Aramco to explore the benefits of Honeywell's Industrial Internet of...
- The two companies will look to explore the co-development and commercialization of next-generation digital technology solutions
- The solutions will be designed to help improve productivity, sustainability, and operational excellence of industrial companies
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Bitcoin no threat to dollar, global economy
Despite being the future of money, Bitcoin cannot be the dollar of future because the US dollar is a fiat...
- Bitcoin cannot be the dollar of the future because the US dollar is a fiat currency, created and supported by the US government
- Cryptocurrencies vary from real currencies since they are issued by people and communities rather than governments, something that has never happened before in the history of money
Rise of GenAI boosts phishing threats during holidays
The sophistication of GenAI-driven phishing attacks requires robust security, including advanced DDoS protection and proactive cyber resilience strategies, says an...
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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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Several UAE entities sign pact to implement ‘Sharjah Sat-2’
Sharjah, UAE -- A cooperation agreement was signed between the Sharjah Academy of Astronomy, Space Sciences & Technology (SAASST), the...
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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...
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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.
Abu Dhabi plans to launch English newspaper as part of media network revamp
Abu Dhabi, UAE - Abu Dhabi Media Network is all set to launch an English edition of its existing Al...
- The announcement came on the sidelines of the launch of a new media strategy by Abu Dhabi Crown Prince Sheikh Khaled bin Mohammed bin Zayed
- The strategy also involves the launch of Al Ittihad News Centre, which will operate as a unified media center across various news platforms
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Google’s AI chatbot goes personal tapping into Gmail, YouTube
Google has for years discreetly developed AI powers but was caught off guard when OpenAI late last year released ChatGPT...
- The company said its beefed up chatbot can help users summarize a confusing string of emails into its main points or tap into Google Maps to best locate a holiday destination.
- These so-called Bard Extensions would also be available to retrieve key points from content across Google Docs and Google Drive, including PDFs.