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How technology is transforming the world of warehousing

Robotics automation can digitalise workflows and improve human productivity

Waymo robotaxi

Google’s Waymo, Cruise get nod to expand San Francisco robotaxis

Robotaxis have increasingly become a normal sight on the Northern California city’s roads, with Waymo running a fleet of about 200 cars.

Responsible AI

Why a responsible AI agenda should start with the CEO

A robust responsible AI programme includes the strategy, governance, processes, tools and culture that are necessary to embed the approach across an organisation

Business partner

Why AI is the perfect business partner for UAE SMEs

SMEs must recognise that AI is not a futuristic concept, but a practical tool that can strategically augment and automate their processes

Moove

Moove raises $76m with investment from Mubadala, BlackRock

The round brings total funding to over $335m since inception across equity and debt

Dubai’s VARA, DET to establish market assurance standards for virtual assets

The MoU strengthens VARA’s aim to achieve full transparency and market conduct adherence across virtual asset service providers licenced to operate in Dubai

Samsung Galaxy

Samsung unveils new Galaxy Z Fold5, Flip5 in UAE

The brand has consistently refined and optimised the Galaxy Z series lineup

Breaking barriers

Breaking barriers: Enabling innovation with global communications

The advancements in mobile communications, broadband and the internet, has transformed our lives and opened up new possibilities that were once unimaginable

Proximie

SoftBank-backed Proximie launches virtual robotic-assisted surgery training course

The first observership programme will begin on October 16

MoIAT

MoIAT, Mohammed bin Rashid School of Government partner to empower local talent

MBRSG will extend academic assistance to the ministry’s personnel, along with introducing creative training initiatives and research schemes

Amazon

Amazon’s robot workers to help run Australia’s largest warehouse

The 209,000 square metre four-level fulfillment centre is due to be complete in 2025

wealth management

Crypto exchange Bybit unveils wealth management product

It aims to deliver consistent returns through strategies and risk management, regardless of market conditions

Dubai Chamber attracts 69 startups in H1 2023

Dubai Chamber of Digital Economy attracts 69 startups in H1 2023

The chamber held meetings with multinationals, SMEs, startups and scale-ups during the first half of the year to showcase Dubai’s growth potential

Samsung Galaxy Watch6

Samsung Galaxy Watch6 series specs and features: Smartwatch available for preorder

The new Galaxy Watch6 series provides personalised health guidance, design upgrades and an enhanced mobile experience

Dubai Public Prosecution enables smart Fine payment service

Dubai Public Prosecution launches fine payment service, enables travel ban to be lifted automatically

The service enables parties in a criminal case to pay the issued fine and automatically have their travel ban lifted after the court’s verdict is issued

data centres

Here’s how data centres can be made more sustainable and environment friendly

Tassos Peppas, regional director – Middle East, Turkey and Central Asia at Vertiv shares key solutions in achieving sustainable operations for data centres

crypto

On-chain segmentation: Unlocking insights for the region’s rising crypto exchanges

How do exchanges survive and thrive in an increasingly competitive market? We take a look…

metaverse training

Hamdan bin Mohammed Smart University introduces metaverse training courses

The courses include presentations on the metaverse, its applications across diverse sectors and methodologies

Dubai Taxi corporation

Dubai Taxi Corporation launches digital transformation strategic plan 2022-2025

The strategy seeks to accomplish a host of strategic goals highlighted by digital mobility, excellent operation, financial sustainability, people’s happiness and shaping the future

Yasser Nasr-Aldin, co-founder, chief strategy officer and head of investment at YaSchools Image YaSchools

Saudi edtech YaSchools raises $600,000 in seed round, plans for expansion to Jordan

Since the launch of its microlending services in early 2023, YaSchools has received financing requests worth more than $40m

Saudi

Saudi city of future enlists Dutch help to grow crops in desert

It is carving out an area the size of some 15 soccer fields to form a horticulture oasis on the outskirts of Neom

Standard Chartered

Standard Chartered, DIFC Innovation Hub partner to empower UAE women entrepreneurs

The Women in Tech accelerator programme offers entrepreneurs a platform to unleash their potential, overcome barriers and accelerate their business ventures

OSN

OSN’s Devrim Melek, Andy Grant share top trends in media and entertainment industry

In an exclusive interview, OSN unveils the impact of the evolving media landscape on modern viewers

India imposes import curbs on laptops

Apple, Samsung freeze India laptop imports after sudden curbs

The import restriction adds to longstanding measures designed to discourage bringing in foreign electronics

How ASUS BUSINESS is meeting the diverse needs of organisations

With ASUS BUSINESS, organisations can confidently rely on solutions that drive productivity and set new standards in the industry, backed by a legacy of excellence and innovation

Hamad International Airport

Hamad International Airport rolls out digital wayfinding solution

Distributed across the airport, wayfinding and directory devices with QR codes will allow passengers to get from one point to another

India

India restricts import of laptops, tablets with immediate effect

The restriction comes on top of policies designed to discourage import of foreign electronics that have been in place for years, including lofty tariffs

Salesforce

Salesforce cuts more jobs after 10% reduction earlier this year

The company plans to reduce headcount by about 8,000 people by the end of fiscal 2024

Meta Canada

Meta begins blocking news in Canada in response to new law

The move came after Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s government passed the Online News Act, expected to come into effect before the end of this year

Mubadala invests in Aligned Data Centers Image Mubadala Aligned

Mubadala invests in US-based Aligned Data Centers

With this investment, Mubadala will become a minority partner alongside majority partners managed by Macquarie Asset Management