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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.

Equinor signs $27 bn gas deal

The 10-year contract was signed with Centrica.

ADNOC Drilling secures $1.15bn contract

The contract for two jack-up rigs begins in the second quarter.

Dubai issues regulations for 3D-printing in construction

The new legislation supports the emirate’s target to ensure that 25% of its buildings are constructed using 3D-printing technology by...

Digital school, mEducation Alliance partner to design e-learning solutions

The agreement enables both parties to exchange knowledge, expertise to enhance learning of students in refugee camps and remote areas.

Huawei launches Super Device products in Kuwait, Bahrain

The demand for electronic goods in the Middle East has seen an upturn since the Covid-19 pandemic started last year.

Digital payment platform Square to buy Afterpay for $29 billion

Afterpay specializes in the "buy now, pay later" model that offers users staggered payments, often without extra charge.

UAE among world’s fastest countries in deploying 5G

The latest technology is likely to accelerate the deployment of tech solutions that enable establishment of smart cities, including smart...

Abu Dhabi’s 5G speed rates among three fastest in world

Abu Dhabi has been rated as one of the three capitals with the fastest 5G speed, with the fastest median...

Saudi public-private alliance to launch $15b tech fund

In order to advance the digital infrastructure in the kingdom, Saudi Arabia will launch a $15 billion technology fund in...

Saudi ICT infrastructure market set for 9% growth by 2030

The country’s ICT infrastructure market value stood at $1.54 billion in 2020, and is being fueled by several factors.

One out of every three cyberattacks in Bahrain hit corporates

About 36.8% of the 523 attacks were aimed at corporate entities and their employees during the first half, Russian-origin cybersecurity...

Remote monitoring, AI: New additions to RTA’s toolkit

RTA has collaborated with Alibaba Cloud to start trial of ‘City Brain’, which analyzes big data and can eventually improve...

The DCO Council announces multilateral initiatives to bridge digital divide

Manama, Bahrain - The Digital Cooperation Organization (DCO), a global intergovernmental organization dedicated to fostering digital prosperity for all by...

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Saudi Arabia participates in global meet to bridge digital divide

RIYADH, SAUDI ARABIA – The Kingdom’s Governor of the Communications, Space and Technology Commission (CST) Dr. Mohammed Saud Al-Tamimi participated...

AI ‘no substitute’ for fashion designers’ creativity

Fashion innovator Calvin Wong, who has developed the world's first designer-led AI system, says 'we must treasure the designer's original...

Europe’s tussle with Big Tech involves dominance, data, disinformation

Paris, France - Irish regulators on Friday handed out a 345-million-euro ($369-million) fine to TikTok over data breaches, part of a...

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EU chief wants global experts panel to confront AI challenges

Von der Leyen said the proposed AI group should be similar to the UN's IPCC panel, whose reports establish scientific...
  • Von der Leyen said the proposed AI group should be similar to the UN's IPCC panel, whose reports establish scientific consensus on climate change.
  • The EU is leading the charge on regulating AI, and aims to green light what would be the world's first law covering the technology by the end of the year.

ChatGPT diagnoses ER patients ‘like a doctor’

During a study in Netherlands, the chatbot outperformed doctors in some cases. At the same time, it showed some limitations.
  • The chatbot's reasoning was "at times medically implausible or inconsistent, which can lead to misinformation or incorrect diagnosis, with significant implications".
  • The findings -- published in the medical journal Annals of Emergency Medicine -- will be presented at the European Emergency Medicine Congress (EUSEM) 2023 in Barcelona.

California firefighters use AI to battle wildfires

For several years firefighters have used a network of more than 1,000 cameras to monitor possible fire hotspots. Since the...
  • Computers watching live feeds from Cleveland National Forest spotted what their algorithm had been taught to understand was a column of smoke
  • Human operators were able to verify the machines were correct and alerted Captain Kris Yeary of Cal Fire, whose firefighters quickly extinguished the flames