Digital sovereignty, in my view, is no longer a technical concept — it’s a cornerstone of national independence and strategic stability, says Lt. Colonel Al Shebli in an interview to GISEC GLOBAL
Creators HQ attracts 2,415 active members from 147 countries with combined following of over 2 billion
Dubai, UAE – Creators HQ, the first headquarters for content creators in the UAE and the Middle East, has seen a strong response from top content creators. In six months, it attracted 2,415 active members from 147 countries as part of its strategy to position the UAE as the global...
Saudi Arabia, UAE rank among top 20 nations globally for AI talent density
With the goal of becoming one of the world’s top 10 countries in AI research and application by 2030, Saudi government aims to attract USD 20 billion in AI investments while creating 200,000 high-tech jobs
Saudi Arabia, Gulf neighbours say Ramadan to start on Saturday
Observing fasting during Ramadan is one of the five pillars of Islam, requiring believers to abstain from eating, drinking, smoking and sex during daylight hours. Observant Muslims are also encouraged to donate to the poor.
UNSC committee adopts guiding principles on use of UAS for terrorist purposes
NEW YORK, US – The Counter-Terrorism Committee (CTC) of the UN Security Council adopted the "Abu Dhabi Guiding Principles" and published them as an official document of the Council during the United Arab Emirates’ presidency of the CTC. This important achievement establishes a set of guidelines that address the challenges...
ENEC signs MoU with Egypt
They will explore to advance the use of nuclear energy.
China denies ban on use of iPhone in government agencies
Beijing, China--China on Wednesday denied there was any ban on officials purchasing or using foreign phones, including iPhones, after reports said Beijing was prohibiting civil servants from using Apple handsets. "China has not issued any laws, regulations, and policy documents prohibiting the purchase and use of foreign brand smartphones, including iPhone,"...4.4m travel by SAR in H1 2023
Train trips in H1 2023 rose 46 percent compared to H1 2022.
Dana Gas approves cash dividend
The total dividend payout will be $171 million.
Fujairah Chamber board approves 2023 operational plan and budget
Fujairah, UAE-- The Board of Directors of the Fujairah Chamber of Commerce and Industry stressed the importance of encouraging private sector companies and institutions in the emirate to improve their products, given the major role they play in driving sustainable and economic development. The board made this statement during its...
Dubai’s RTA reduces energy consumption by 18 percent
Director-General and Chairman of the Board of Executive Directors of the Roads and Transport Authority said that RTA had achieved the targeted energy efficiency performance indicators 2021 and reduced total energy consumption.
Egypt to tax social media stars earning more than $32,000 annually
Egypt said it will tax social media content creators in a revenue raising exercise as more citizens look to online platforms to make a living.
