The Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Knowledge Foundation (MBRF) has unveiled the ‘Digital Knowledge Hub’, a comprehensive online platform to facilitate self-education and promote development.
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UN chief urges global rules for cyber warfare
U.N. Secretary General Antonio Guterres called on Monday for global rules to minimise the impact of electronic warfare on civilians … 0 2500
Ericsson highlights technology’s positive societal impact
Ericsson presented its first Technology for Good Impact Report at AfricaCom 2019 to highlight the positive societal impact enabled by …
Dubai among world’s smartest cities: report
Dubai is among the top five cities in the world offering a positive experience for its population through smart technology, according to the latest Smart Cities Index.
AI key to achieving Sustainable Development Goals: UAE official
Advanced technologies of artificial intelligence and data revolution are instrumental in the delivery of the Sustainable Development Goals 2030, said a UAE official during a keynote at the UN statistical meeting.
“We have the AI edge”: Huawei
With Huawei edging closer to the $100 billion revenue mark, vice president and managing director of the Middle East enterprise business group, Alaa Elshimy, tells CNME why the firm has the edge over its AI competitors, why it is not investing in Blockchain – for now – and why the United Nations could decide what machines should and shouldn’t do.
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United Nations arm backs Bahrain’s GITEX presence
The United Nations Industrial Development Organisation (UNIDO) has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Bahrain Technology Companies Society (BTECH), according to the Bahrain News Agency.
Ericsson encourages young girls in MEA region to explore careers in ICT
Ericsson hosted its ninth annual participation in Girls in ICT across market area Middle East and Africa.
UAE spotlights role of AI for good at global summit
Addressing the three-day event, Omar bin Sultan Al Olama, Minister of State for Artificial Intelligence, spoke about the UAE’s role in leading the international drive for AI governance to serve the public interest.
Airlines back UN efforts to set up global drone registry
The United Nations’ aviation agency is said to be developing a global registry, which could help track the number of incidents involving drones and jets.
UN launches regional technology innovation lab in Egypt
The Lab is designed with the intent to train, host and implement technology innovations to help Egypt progress towards achieving its Sustainable Development Strategy and to help address global challenges.