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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

pedestrian crossing

Find the latest AI-powered smart pedestrian crossing in this Dubai community

The system’s AI algorithms are designed to detect and track vehicles and other road users approaching the pedestrian crosswalk

iPhone 15

Apple iPhone 15: Release date, specs, features leaked

The iPhone 15 Pro and Pro Max models are rumoured to cost $1,099 and $1,299, respectively

Nomura

Nomura’s digital-asset subsidiary gets full Dubai crypto licence

Laser Digital Middle East will be able to offer virtual asset broker-dealer and investment management services locally

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HSBC announces new JV with fintech Tradeshift

The deal will see HSBC make a $35m investment into Tradeshift in two stages and also join its board

Insights: The age of cloud deployment choice is here

In the UAE, analysts estimate that total spending on public cloud will show a CAGR of 23.4 per cent hitting $3.30bn in 2026

UAE Ministry of Economy, Huawei Cloud launch startup programme

The programme will provide up to $150,000 in vouchers and access to Huawei Cloud ecosystem resources for eligible businesses

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NEOM McLaren Formula E team unveil world’s first AI-designed livery

The AI-designed livery was released at the London E-Prix to mark McLaren Racing’s 60th anniversary year

Binance receives MVP licence in Dubai

Binance receives Minimum Viable Product licence from Dubai’s VARA

The Operational MVP licence will allow Binance to offer exchange and broker-dealer services, initially to institutional and qualified retail investors

Road to the future_uae boosts smart mobility

Here’s how UAE is expanding the horizons of smart mobility

Shared mobility, micromobility and autonomous vehicles are set to become mainstream in the coming years, say experts

IUCN and RCU teams gather together to celebrate the launch of the IUCN IBEX tool Image RCU

The Royal Commission for AlUla, IUCN unveil new conservation assessment tool

 The new tool allows protected area managers to carry out self-assessment of facilities and practices against IUCN’s Green List standard

Intel

Intel jumps after upbeat forecast boosts optimism about chips

The shares rose about 7 per cent in late trading

customer engagement

Here’s how top trends in customer engagement are impacting businesses

Brands are pivoting to omnichannel operations irrespective of customer or business-facing models, says Hetarth Patel, VP – MEA and managing director – UAE at WebEngage

Samsung Galaxy Z Flip5, Fold5 available for pre-orders in the UAE

Pre-orders now open for Samsung Galaxy Z Flip5, Fold5 in the UAE

The Galaxy Z Flip5 512GB is available for Dhs4,349 while the 256GB is priced at Dhs3,899

ServiceNow

ServiceNow raises sales forecast, bets on boost from AI

For the current period ending in September, subscription revenue will be about $2.19bn

DIFC innovation Hub launches FinTech Accelerator Programme 2023 Image Dubai Media Office DIFC

DIFC Innovation Hub kicks off FinTech Accelerator Programme 2023

A total of 20 startups will be onboarded during the ninth edition of the programmen

Galaxy Z Flip5, Z Fold5

Samsung unveils new Galaxy Z Flip5, Fold5

From content creation on Galaxy Z Flip5 to seamless multitasking on Galaxy Z Fold5, this series of Galaxy foldables meets and exceeds the distinctive needs of today’s users

Hub71 Wio Bank

Hub71, Wio Bank join forces to enhance banking for tech startups in Abu Dhabi

The partnership to streamline bank account processes for startup founders

Bitcoin drops below $29,000 for the first time in over a month

The largest digital-asset by market value fell as much as 4.2 per cent

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Dubai to host key generative AI assembly in October

The assembly will bring together public and private enterprises to engage in conversations on emerging technology and its potential

DEWA joins CharIN to advance green mobility

DEWA bolsters commitment to green mobility by joining CharIN

The membership allows DEWA to actively participate in establishing industry standards for electric vehicle charging systems

Twitter

Twitter changes logo to X, bids ‘adieu’ to its blue bird

Twitter’s brand toolkit page on its website calls the light-blue bird its most recognisable asset but that looks to change imminently

Appled developes Open AI, Ajax

Apple tests ‘Apple GPT,’ develops generative AI tools to catch OpenAI

Apple is laying the foundation for AI services with the Ajax framework, as well as a ChatGPT-like tool for use, internally

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Kuwait bans cryptocurrency, crypto mining and transacting in virtual assets

The country’s Capital Markets Authority placed a prohibition on the use of digital currencies in making payments

Crypto Oasis Ventures, DIFC to collaborate on accelerator programmes

Crypto Oasis Ventures, DIFC to collaborate on accelerator programmes

The partnership is expected to bring immense value to startups participating in DIFC Innovation Hub’s various accelerator programmes this year

G42 signs AI supercomputer deal with Cerebras Systems

UAE’s G42, Cerebras unveil world’s largest AI supercomputer

The two entities plan to deploy two more AI supercomputers, CG-2 and CG-3, in the US in early 2024

Heat exchangers for the binary geothermal system at the Blundell Geothermal Plant in Utah. At left are the cooling towers of the single-flash unit at the plant and the main generating building. (photo by: Jon G. Fuller/VW Pics/ Universal Images Group via Getty Images)

Energy startup says it has achieved geothermal tech breakthrough

Geothermal power plants are carbon-free and can operate any time, making them a critical part of a 100 per cent carbon-free electric grid

Meta's Llama 2 model released

Meta unveils AI chatbot Llama 2 for commercial use via Microsoft

The partnership aligns Meta more closely with Microsoft, which has emerged as the clear leader in AI

Asus Zenbook 14X OLED

Performance powerhouse: The ASUS Zenbook 14X OLED is ideal for professionals on the go

This laptop should be a top choice for executives and creators as it outpaces its competitors on most fronts

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Saudi Aramco VC fund backs AI-powered emissions monitor Tenderd

Tenderd’s AI-technology could end up being used by Aramco as it looks to reduce its environmental impact and hit its net zero target