Intercontinental Exchange, the owner of the New York Stock Exchange, has announced plans to form a company and trading platform for digital assets, such as bitcoin, as well as a physically delivered bitcoin futures contract, Reuters reported.
Education, Government
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 3832
International carrier trials in-flight VR experience with Dubai-bound passengers
Lufthansa passengers flying from Frankfurt to Dubai on flight LH630 were the first to experience the airline’s new prototype “VR Moving Map”, while on board the Airbus A330.
Apple’s Wozniak is Saudi Arabia’s new tech ambassador
The Saudi Federation for Cybersecurity, Programming and Drones (SAFCSP) has named Apple co-founder Steve Wozniak as an ambassador for the creation of a “Saudi Tech Hub.”
UAE-based Etisalat sells Thuraya stake for AED 137 million
Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange said in a statement that the stake has been sold to Star, a subsidiary of Al Yah Satellite Communications Company (Yahsat).
Huawei snatches Apple’s spot as world’s second biggest smartphone seller
China’s Huawei Technologies has overtaken Apple as the world’s second-biggest smartphone seller in the June quarter, data from market research firms showed.
WhatsApp’s latest group feature goes live
Starting today, WhatsApp users will be able to make group video and voice calls.
Etisalat to make Dubai “the safest place in the world”
UAE telco Etisalat has teamed up Dubai Future Accelerators to issue a challenge focused on reducing crime and road congestion using artificial intelligence.
DarkMatter, GEMS mould future AI talents
Ajyal Talent Management, part of the DarkMatter Group, has announced the launch of its second artificial intelligence (AI) summer course for students.
Dubai Police, TRA push for quicker emergency response
The General Operations Administration of the Dubai Police and the Telecommunications Regulatory Authority, TRA, have discussed the use of “Advanced …
India-UAE AI Bridge to bring $20B in economic benefits
The UAE and Invest India have signed a Memorandum of Understanding for the India – UAE Artificial Intelligence Bridge. The …