End-user spending for the worldwide virtual personal assistant (VPA)-enabled wireless speaker market is forecast to reach $3.52 billion by 2021, up from $0.72 billion in 2016, according to Gartner.
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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 2577
Vital care: Meeting the demands of smart healthcare organisations
Healthcare providers are modernising their data centres to help transform their IT environments and enable safer, data-driven patient care delivery. …
Microsoft: AI unleashes human potential and creativity
In the first episode of Explanimators by Microsoft Story Labs, we find out how AI can be used to benefit businesses and consumers.
End-user-only ICT Achievement Awards 2017 nominations now open
CPI Media Group and Tahawul Tech are delighted to announce that nominations for CNME’s new and improved ICT Achievement Awards …
DHA launches second phase of Salama e-medical system
The Dubai Health Authority, DHA, has completed its preparations to launch the second phase of the unified electronic system ‘Salama’.
SEHA forms AI committee to ‘revolutionise’ UAE health sector
The committee will “use international best practices to implement the latest international developments and quality services in the medical sector.”
MOHAP rolls out new technology to detect counterfeit drugs
The Ministry of Health and Prevention has unveiled TruScan RM Analyser, a modern technology used to detect counterfeit or low-quality drugs posing great health threats to the community, according to a report by WAM.
AUS to offer GCC’s first masters degree in biomedical engineering
The American University of Sharjah, AUS, has announced the launch of a Master of Science in Biomedical Engineering Degree, MSBME.
MOHAP presents healthcare IT vision at WSIS 2017
Ministry of Health and Prevention (MOHAP) presented its healthcare IT journey since 1996 and the UAE’s 2021 vision of achieving a world class healthcare system, during its participation at the World Summit on the Information Society Forum (WSIS) 2017.
MENA Commerce rebrands to Cognitev
Cognitev, formerly known as MENA Commerce, has rebranded with four key upgrades, including a revamped approach, advanced technology utilising artificial intelligence, a new website and a new name.