The initiatives include the tech major introducing advanced cloud data centres, AI talent development, and phased plans for local manufacturing
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Artificial intelligence
Elon Musk plans to save humanity from AI with his TruthGPT
The Twitter and Tesla CEO calls AI destroyer of civilisation and more dangerous than mismanaged aircraft design or bad car production
Artificial intelligence
UAE jobs: 10 workers at major risk of being replaced by ChatGPT
Many experts have called on to halt the development of AI systems such as ChatGPT until proper risk management protocols are in place
Aramtec
UAE food service company Aramtec going fully digital with SAP
The company adopts SAP solutions to improve end-to-end processes, increase visibility and control over supply chain functions
cargo shipments
DP World signs deal to digitise trade in Greater Caspian and Africa regions
The agreement envisages the UAE port major to use its innovative technology to enable booking and tracking of shipments at the click of a button
AI in energy sector
Bahrain energy firm signs deal for AI oil drilling technology
Under the collaboration pact, nogaholding will utilise the latest AI technologies provided by AIQ to increase the operational efficiency of its subsidiary, Tatweer Petroleum
Artificial intelligence
UAE, India can increase global footprint through commerce, says Omar Al Olama
The UAE minister also there were multiple areas for bilateral cooperation, besides immense scope for collaboration between start-ups in both countries
DEWA
Ground station to control DEWA’s nanosatellites now inaugurated
The company is the first utility in the world to use nanosatellites to improve operations, maintenance and planning of electricity and water networks
ADQ
UAE logistics market is to grow by 8.41 percent annually to reach $31.4 billion by 2026, says ADQ study
The Abu Dhabi-based investment company said the acceleration of e-commerce over the past two years has triggered a shift towards digitalisation in the sector
covid-19
Key steps to scaling your company in the MENA region’s unique landscape
When it comes to the latest technology, adoption rates are incredibly high, especially in GCC countries, so working quickly and operating with brand new solutions is essential
digital transformation
UAE ranks first in time spent on social media, mobile internet speed: TDRA
The high rankings were due to the significant advancement of its information and communication technology sector
Cyber crime
Are cybersecurity threats on the rise and, if so, how can we protect ourselves?
From details about our employers to our personal affairs, most of us now enter and store a wealth of sensitive and potentially valuable information across multiple devices.
Digital acceleration
Digital acceleration is the narrative to adopt
Businesses must now shift their focus away from the overhaul of digital transformation to instead implementing and improving the right technologies to keep pace with quickly changing demands
Digitisation
Real estate rental payment in Dubai is going digital
Tenants will be able to make direct rental payments using their bank accounts, instead of issuing cheques
CISO
Evaluating the role of CISOs in combating the risks of the ‘move fast, fail fast’ culture
CISOs should leverage their positions as risk managers to point out any and all instances where the delivery of agile IT has led to the abandonment of corporate governance
Artificial intelligence
US analytics firm partners with UAE to educate next generation of data scientists
The company will also explore innovative ways to leverage artificial intelligence to align with UAE on net-zero carbon emissions by 2050
Artificial intelligence
Autodesk: Collaboration between technology and humans will foster new opportunities across industries
Naji Atallah, head of Construction and Manufacturing, Autodesk, reveals how a healthy collaboration between technology and humans is necessary in order to evolve towards brand-new opportunities for the future