A robot has become the first to be ‘granted’ Saudi citizenship in an on-stage interview in which it mocked Tesla …
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Excessive technology use to blame for child obesity in UAE, Saudi Arabia
Nine in 10 children across UAE and KSA have access to tablets, smartphones or other handheld electronic devices with screens.1 3641
Saudi Arabia announces $500B project to build mega city NEOM
NEOM will focus on nine specialised investment sectors that will drive the future of human civilisation, energy and water, mobility, biotech, food, technological and digital sciences, advanced manufacturing, media, and entertainment.
UAE signs 12 MoUs to develop Area 2071
HH Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum has attended the signing of 12 MoUs between Area 2071 and various local and international business and tech organisations.
HH Sheikh Mohammed launches Dubai IoT strategy
His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, …
UAE appoints Omar Al Olama as world’s first Minister of AI
Commenting on Al Olama’s posting, HH Sheikh Mohammed said, “Artificial Intelligence is the next major revolution of our times, and our goal is to be one of the most advanced countries in this regard.”
Mubadala opens San Fran office for tech investments
Mubadala Investment Company is set to launch a venture capital arm of its business, with a dedicated ventures investment team …
UAE confirms innovation commitment to UN
The UAE has reaffirmed the importance of its science, technology and innovation policy at the meetings of the Second Committee …
Cybersecurity still not a priority in 47% of ME firms: Fortinet
Fortinet has revealed that almost half of the IT decision makers in the Middle East believe that cybersecurity is still not a priority for board members.
HH Sheikh Mohammed launches UAE strategy for AI
This is the first such strategy of its kind – not only in the region, but in the entire world – to promote government performance and create an innovative and highly-productive environment by means of investing in AI.
DEWA, Emirates NBD join forces to collaborate on IoT, AI-driven projects
The MoU enhances collaboration in implementing projects that promote innovation and improve services provided to customers. It also aims to exchange knowledge and expertise in digital transformation and artificial intelligence.