The Dubai World Trade Centre has released the GITEX Technology Week Economic Impact Assessment 2019 Report, which revealed that the mega tech event generated AED 1.6 billion in revenue across direct, indirect and induced economic levers,
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Preparing young Emiratis in AI is vital for UAE’s future, says minister
Omar Sultan Al Olama, UAE’s Minister of State for Artificial Intelligence, member of the Board of Trustees of Dubai Future Foundation and deputy managing Director, has revealed a new initiative that aims to equip the next generation of Emiratis with leadership skills.0 3819
Pure makes customers’ ‘AI-First’ infrastructure a reality
Pure Storage has announced a host of new and improved AI solutions that provide enterprise customers with the features and functionality needed to execute increasingly complex AI initiatives through any phase or scale.
HPE introduces AI-driven hyperconverged infrastructure
Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE) announced advancements to HPE SimpliVity, the company’s flagship hyperconverged infrastructure (HCI) platform, ushering in a new …
“Strong AI is science fiction,” says INSEAD professor
Today’s AI is not advanced enough to model the capabilities of a worm yet, said a leading academic speaking at the region’s first INSEAD National Alumni Association (NAA) UAE Leadership Forum, which took place in Dubai recently.
Google enters wearables market with $2.1 billion Fitbit deal
Alphabet Inc-owned Google has announced plans to buy Fitbit in a deal that values the wearable device maker at nearly $2.1 billion, the companies said in an announcement.
Virgin Hyperloop One to spur Saudi Arabia’s tech and transport sectors
Virgin Hyperloop One (VHO) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the Saudi Arabia’s renowned King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST).
Dubai Silicon Oasis opens new hub to foster regional digital transformation
Dubai Silicon Oasis (DSO), the integrated free zone technology park, and Intel, the Silicon Valley-headquartered tech giant, have announced the launch of the new phase of ‘Intel Innovation Centre.’
HPE promotes Emiratisation with new programme
Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE) has announced a new internship programme that will enable Emiratis to gain experience working in the private sector at a disruptive global company.
LG, Qualcomm team up to advance automotive experiences
LG Electronics (LG) and Qualcomm Technologies have announced plans to work together to further develop webOS Auto, LG’s connected in-vehicle infotainment system.
Data and analytics critical growth drivers for UAE businesses: study
UAE businesses agree that investments in data and analytics will drive growth in a data-led world, according to the latest study by Alteryx.