#Technology

Galaxy A54

Samsung launches Galaxy A54, A34 5G smartphones in UAE

Both smartphones will be available from March 21 on the brand’s website as well as in select retailers across the country

Islamic Digital Economy

Startups injecting fresh innovations to Malaysia’s Islamic Digital Economy

The ASEAN nation continues to be an excellent market for Islamic fintech players to make a mark in the region

SME story: Interview with Jamil Zablah & Wassim Merheby, co-founders of Verofax

SME story: Interview with Verofax founders Jamil Zablah & Wassim Merheby

Verofax is currently at the scale-up stage, providing marketing core competency solutions to six of the world’s top 100 global brands

Will 2023 be the year of drone deliveries in the region?

Will 2023 be the year of drone deliveries in the region?

Airborne deliveries allow for improved access to essential services such as healthcare and basic supplies

Women in tech

Women in tech: Ekaterina Kochmar, assistant professor at MBZUAI

The best thing about being a woman in STEM is that you can contribute with a different perspective

Meta

Meta starts next round of layoffs with 1,500 jobs in recruiting, HR

The first wave of cuts were explained to Meta executives Thursday morning

Evo platform

Stay ahead of the game with ASUS’ Intel Evo-powered laptops

The Intel Evo platform is made up of laptops that meet certain standards based on usability in real world situations

Samsung

Samsung drives $400bn South Korea plan to propel key tech

The company plans to build a new chip cluster on the outskirts of Seoul

Burger Index

Food tech startup Burger Index raises $1.3m seed funding to expand into GCC

The funding round was led by Flat6Labs, MENA region’s seed and early-stage venture capital firm

Gisec

Gisec Global 2023 boosts cyber resilience of Middle East digital economy

The event, which will run until March 16, is hosting over 500 exhibitors from 53 countries

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E-commerce: Local adaptation of global technology

The overall success in the field of e-commerce is predominantly dependent on new forms of global technologies

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Presight AI announces start of subscription for IPO

The listing is the latest in a series of IPOs in the Gulf region as governments seek to bring more international investors into their markets

Honor

Honor’s chairman emphasises MEA region’s importance during his visit

At the heart of our values lies product innovation, and we are committed to investing substantially in research and development, says Wan Biao

Hybrid

How to lead a successful hybrid organisation in 2023

Hybrid work requires a suitable environment to support successful outcomes that enable a suitable working environment

How hospitals can leverage data-driven video technology

How hospitals can leverage data-driven video technology

Innovations in the industry have increased opportunities and possibilities of videos and how people and the government can use them

Alexa

Alexa MENA’s Dr Raf Fatani shares how the brand is delivering a fully localised experience

Hyper-localisation is key to driving brand growth in new markets, says, the company’s regional general manager

ABO Digital

Interview: Amine Nedjai, CEO at ABO Digital

ABO Digital provides innovative and flexible funding solutions that will give blockchain projects access to more options for raising capital

Gender

Why gender equity in tech matters more than ever

Technology as a tool or platform is by definition gender-agnostic

Women in tech

Rising together: The dividend that women can provide

Women bring unique perspectives and experiences to the table, which can lead to new ideas and approaches

Lulu Hypermarket

Lulu Hypermarket launches AI-powered customer experiences on WhatsApp

Salem, an AI-powered assistant, helps customers order products for in-store collection, receive in-app purchase receipts, and track their orders

Cove Beach

Crypto Oasis launches Cove Beach venue in the metaverse

Crypto Oasis hosted top organisations and players in the regional ecosystem for its annual Ecosystem Night

Nebula Capsule 3

Nebula Capsule 3 projector launches in UAE

The projector is available at select retail stores and online for Dhs3,999

Hybrid work Logitech

Logitech shares key trends in hybrid work models

For seamless collaboration and engagement, businesses should follow some vital steps, says Loubna Imenchal, head of Video Collaboration, Logitech AMECA

Illumio Zero Trust Approach

Nearly 60% of UAE, Saudi firms need to boost cybersecurity spending, reveals report

Mimecast’s State of Email Security 2023 report sheds light on the threats across the globe, including the UAE and Saudi Arabia

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Alibaba Cloud, Dubai Holding collaborate to enhance customer service

Alibaba Cloud will make available to the local customers a series of infrastructure products

solutions

How networking solutions enable companies to become more sustainable

Networking solutions play a major role in reducing greenhouse gas emissions as energy consumption rises in response to increasing digitalisation

Metapolis

Metapolis’ Sandra Helou on how the metaverse is revolutionising industries

The co-founder and CCO says that the creator economy will see a lot of individuals start to collaborate with brands and their community

Metaverse era

Insights: Future of commerce in the metaverse era

The metaverse offers customers unique experiences and the ability to engage with brands in an entirely new way

edtech

Opinion: Scalability of edtech in the UAE and its impact

It’s time we embrace tech-inclusive learning rather than just tech-enabled learning

5G

How 5G is transforming business operations

The 5G connectivity is estimated to account for 25 per cent of all mobile connections by 2025