- Beijing, China -- China will develop its high-tech sector on a massive scale in the next decade, top officials vowed Friday, a day after meetings on the country's future policy priorities concluded in Beijing. The four days of closed-door discussions began on Monday and involved high-ranking officials outlining long-term strategies...
UAE ministry signs pact with ADDED and ADNOC to promote Emirati products
The Ministry of Industry and Advanced Technology (MoIAT) and Abu Dhabi’s Department of Economic Development (ADDED) will work on proposing and preparing policies, strategies and legislation to promote Emirati products, local industrial output and in-country value (ICV). This plan of action is in line with the objectives of the National...Robots, big data as Gulf nations bet on AI
The annual growth rate of the Middle East AI market is about 20 to 34 percent, led by the UAE and Saudi Arabia.DFM incentivizes IPOs from companies in key growth sectors
The program encompasses unprecedented incentives including financial support to the cost of private companies’ IPOs on DFM’s Main Market and listing on the Second Market, post listing support through participation on DFM’s international roadshows regionally and globally in addition to a three years’ waiver on listing fees, AGM fees and...DP World launches e-commerce site Dubuy in Kenya
Dubuy.com aims to provide Kenya a secure and reliable way for its businesses to grow.Climate change will crush world’s poorest economies, says study
Countries with poor economies will face severe consequences of climate change caused by the rich nations.EGA increases Al Taweelah smelter plant’s capacity by 78,000 tons per year
Emirates Global Aluminium (EGA) has increased the production capacity at Abu Dhabi's Al Taweelah smelter by 78,000 tons per year. As part of the expansion at the plant, which is one of the largest aluminum smelters in the world, a total 66 new reduction cells were added to the three...GCC works from home with digitalization
The Covid-19 pandemic has been the primary driver of businesses and governments embracing remote-work opportunities.Empower to buy DXB assets
The deal is valued at AED1.1 billion ($300 million).Pyypl, Ripple launch on-demand liquidity service in Middle East
ODL uses XRP for instant, low-cost cross-border payments.Israel approves $10bn to improve conditions in Arab sector
The expenditure is expected to improve socio-economic conditions for Israel’s Arab minority, which has long complained of marginalization.560 foreign firms operate in Al Wusta governorate of Oman: Official
As many as 560 foreign companies are operating in the Omani governorate of Al Wusta and their capital investments by the end of September 2021 reached Omani Riyal 1.3 billion ($3.37 billion), an official said. Abdoon Mohammed Al Harsoosi, Director of Commerce, Industry and Investment Promotion inaaaa Al Wusta, said...Saudi minister: More investment in science and technology way to net-zero goal
Saudi Arabia's Minister of Communications and Information Technology Abdullah bin Amer Al-Swaha has said that the best way to achieve zero emissions was to increase investment in science and technology. He said if the world continued to follow the current policies and technologies, its zero-emissions efficiency will be 30 to...STV sets its sights on $1bn Middle East tech fund
STV is aiming to raise at least $1 billion for its second Middle East technology investment fund, making it potentially the biggest fund of its kind in the regionGCC: Covid ushering in a cash-free future
About 61% of the UAE consumers are opting for cards or digital wallets instead of paying in cash, a joint study by Dubai Economy and Visa has pointed out.Augmented reality transforms fashion retail
Customers can try on and buy entire collections of eyeglasses, lipstick, nail color, jewelry, and even garments by using augmented reality (AR) applications.Saudi realty players bet big on an auction site
Property owners list their property on Mazad Aqari and the platform does the rest in terms of evaluating the property, marketing and sales.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 with a friend.Robotics set to alter job markets in Gulf region
There will be ample job opportunities in artificial intelligence, robotics, automation, advanced manufacturing, virtual reality, augmented reality and big data analytics.Innovations in focus as Gitex Global begins
Artificial Intelligence, 5G, cloud, big data, cybersecurity, blockchain, quantum computing, Fintech and immersive marketing remain key focus of the five-day show.Qatar tops GCC region in food security
The country's National Food Security Strategy 2018-2023 is geared to increase the strategic stock of food commodities to ensure food securitySamsung AI course for UAE youth
The students will learn data science, probability, statistics, linear algebra, pythonDSOA program to aid techpreneurs and startups
DSOA — a wholly-owned government free zone — is expected to launch the program at GITEX Future Stars 2021.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 Account Lead for Expo 2020.Is Binance moving headquarters to Dubai?
The world’s largest cryptocurrency exchange recently registered three companies in Ireland and is currently setting up several regulatory companies worldwide. Binance is banned by several governments, while other countries are open to investigations into allegations such as market manipulation.Oman’s pavilion draws visitors eager to learn about investment in the country
More than a hundred thousand people paid visit to Oman’s pavilion in the first nine days of Expo 2020, according to the state news agency ONA.Cisco shares vision for a digital future at Expo 2020 Dubai
Located at Expo 2020 Dubai’s Partner Hub, Cisco’s digitally powered environment takes inspiration from natural groves and their intelligent underground systems.Amazon extends its cloud over Middle East
Nearly two years after it set up a base in Bahrain, Amazon Web Services (AWS) has widened its footprint beyond the country and established AWS Region in the United Arab Emirates.UN desires digital equality for young and old
To mark the International Day of Older Persons, the United Nations has called for digital equality to be applied to all sections of the world population no matter what the age of a person.The most interesting pavilions at Expo 2020
Expo 2020 Dubai boasts some unique pavilions. Here’s a look at the most engaging among them.Seamless Middle East 2021 held in Dubai
The event, sponsored by the Arab League and organised by Terrapinn, was held at the Dubai World Trade Centre.Expo 2020: Cisco operating next generation IT network
The company, the Expo's 2020 official partner, is ready to greet visitors and provide them with the most up-to-date digital solutions.UAE, Egypt explore prospects of greater space cooperation
The two sides also discussed facilitating new growth partnerships between the public and private sector.Covid-19 drives e-learning in GCC
There has been a massive growth in content creation and learners' demand in last two years as the pandemic puts focus the importance of e-learning in the region.UAE to invest billions of pounds in UK
The UAE has vowed to invest £10 billion ($13.8bn) in the UK over five years as Abu Dhabi Crown Prince Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed met British Prime Minister Boris JohnsonAramco 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 Things offering.Apple’s iPhone 13 set to capture 5G potential
Apple Inc today revealed iPhone 13, Series 7 smart watch, and an iPad Mini with 5G connectivity. The iPhones will have brighter screens and will be available in several colors. The phone will start at $699, and participating wireless carriers will offer up to $700 off for qualifying trade-ins.Apple fix for Pegasus breach
Researchers found the problem while analysing a Saudi activist's phoneSpace tourism: What’s on offer for those who can pay?
The era of space tourism comes with many options: a few minutes of weightlessness, or a few days or a short hop above the Earth's atmosphere or a journey to the Moon and back.UAE launches competition to promote space-related careers
The competition, called Planet X, has been launched by Emirates Mars Mission in partnership with the Dubai Airshow 2021.Facebook, Ray-Ban debut ‘smart’ shades
Facebook is wading into a market that has already seen 2013's Google Glass, which sparked a privacy backlash over built-in cameras and prompted the tech titan to pivot its focus for the device away from the general public.Saudis count the cost of technology overuse
As the use of the modern technology deepens in Saudi Arabia, its adverse effects are being felt across the gender and age in the whole kingdom.Belt and Road Initiative in GCC: A deep dive
The relations between the Arab world and China have touched new highs particularly after China launched the Belt & Road Initiative project in September 2013.Hyundai speeds up auto roll-out
Hyundai is stepping up the pace of developing hydrogen technology and plans to offer engines powered by the fuel on all its vehicles from 2028, the manufacturer said on Tuesday.Amazon Web Services will help firms drive innovation: Dubai FDI
DUBAI: The Dubai Investment Development Agency (Dubai FDI), the investment promotion agency of Dubai Economy, has said Amazon Web Services’ plans to open data centers in the UAE in 2022 will give organizations access to advanced cloud services and technologies to drive innovation. The new AWS Middle East (UAE) Region...Five cities poised to become GCC tech hubs
As part of economic transformation, some Gulf countries seek to achieve targets in digital transformation via long-term plans such as Saudi Vision 2030 and UAE Vision 2030.True Global Ventures closes blockchain fund at $100m
The TGV 4 Plus fund, which has been oversubscribed, focuses on blockchain firms primarily in late-stage equity funding Series B and C, in areas like entertainment and AI.Anghami rules regional music streaming sector
Homegrown music-streamer Anghami is giving industry bigwigs like Spotify and Deezer a run for their money.Saudi IT sector eyes boom, likely to touch $27bn by 2025
The Information technology (IT) sector in Saudi Arabia will witness a big boom, with the market expected to touch $27 billion by 2025.Apple defends anti-abuse features
Encryption, privacy specialists have said the tool could be exploited.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 partnership with private companies.


















































