Scientists and experts called for developing new ideas, knowledge and approaches to bridge the gap between policy makers and technology pioneers, according to experts at the Global Future Councils.
Microsoft to accelerate Oman’s digital transformation drive
Oman’s Information Technology Authority (ITA) has joined forces with Microsoft in the agency’s ongoing efforts to digitally transform the nation, that is in line with Oman Vision 2040, established by the royal directive of Sultan Qaboos bin Said Al Said.
Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange explores the crypto-asset phenomenon
Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange (ADX) has released a thought paper on infrastructure for crypto and distributed ledger environment, and financial market infrastructures (FMIs).
UAE IT and security experts to discuss the future of tech
Technology, business and government leaders and experts charged with delivering technological innovation and security to the UAE will convene in Dubai for the Future Technology Week.
Nokia to roll out Android Pie across all its devices
After Nokia, its now Sony’s turn to bring the latest Android operating system to its users Two months after the …
UAE, World Economic Forum to create framework for data policies
The UAE Ministry of Cabinet Affairs and The future and the World Economic Forum, the International Organisation for Public-Private Cooperation have unveiled an agile data policy framework for personal data.
Good news: we have not raised a generation of robots
Generation Z is entering the workforce, bringing with it a tech-first mentality that will propel businesses further into the digital era while potentially deepening the divide among five generations in the workplace.
Royole plans to launch its products in the Middle East
Developers from the UAE can place orders for the FlexPai, the world’s first foldable smartphone that you can actually buy …
“Let innovators shape the future of jobs”: MIT research head
The World Economic Forum’s Annual Meeting of the Global Future Councils today hosted an enthralling discussion around the effect on jobs in the age of the Fourth Industrial Revolution.
Global robotics market to reach $147 billion in seven years
The global robotics market’s revenue is expected to rise at a solid 17.4 percent CAGR between 2017 and 2025 hitting $147.26 billion in seven years.
Apple reveals hardware issues with iPhone X, MacBook Pro
Apple has reportedly found some issues affecting some of its iPhone X and 13-inch MacBook pro products and said the company would fix them free of charge.
“Exceptional” UAE seeing “concrete” 4IR progress: World Economic Forum
The United Arab Emirates is one of a few countries across the world to have seen tangible progress in the ways it tackles the impending Fourth Industrial Revolution, a World Economic Forum executive has said.
UAE seeks to regulate future technologies
The UAE has introduced a new federal law authorising the Cabinet to grant temporary licenses for the testing and vetting of innovations that utilise future technologies and its applications such as AI.
DP World chief named new Virgin Hyperloop One chairman
DP World group chairman and chief executive Sultan bin Sulayem has been elected as the new chairman of Virgin Hyperloop One taking over from replacing Sir Richard Branson, who stepped down from his post in October.