EHang has also announced ambitious mass production plans to reach markets in Saudi Arabia, Singapore and several European cities.
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Oman’s Ooredoo connects 77,000 homes with ‘super fast’ fibre broadband
Oman-based telecom provider Ooredoo has provided 77,000 homes across the Muscat region with super fast fibre home broadband from the existing fast home broadband. 0 5759
SAP’s Topkoc resigns amid investigations into Gulf business practices
An SAP spokesperson confirmed that Topkock has resigned, and the company was currently investigating business activities in the region.
RAKBANK launches blockchain-enabled cross-border payments
Recognising the rising power of blockchain today, the bank has partnered with Ripple to enable “instant, frictionless, and secure money transfers.”
Transformation Talk | Weekly news round up 23.11.17
Transformation Talk gives you a weekly roundup of the biggest news in the technology industry.
Sophia’s creator David Hanson: ‘The Terminator scenario could still prevail’
David Hanson, the creator of humanoid robot Sophia, said that “we must appreciate that there are unintended consequences to every technology.”
Equinix’s Brian Lillie on the power of data
Brian Lillie, chief product officer, Equinix highlights the importance of data strategies in businesses today.
Etisalat targets UAE’s SMB sector with ‘non-stop’ data plan
Etisalat serves close to 300,000 SMB customers in the country, working closely with them in their digital transformation journey.
3D-printed human organs could extend life spans to 120 years: experts
While improving quality of life and leading healthy lifestyles contributes to longevity, continuous technology development will help increase life spans, said the panellists.
UAE-based Crescent Enterprises launches $150m startup fund
Crescent Enterprises CEO Badr Jafar said half the fund would be allocated to startup firms in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA).
Medcare launches tech-driven treatment for enhanced cancer detection
Magseed is said to be “a minimally invasive medical technology” used to accurately guide surgeons during breast cancer or tumour removal.