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Cartlow, E-City launch sustainable device subscription programme

The initiative provides customers with affordable and convenient options to prolong the life cycle of their devices and reduce electronic waste

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RTA signs three agreements to drive sustainable mobility in public buses

RTA inked the agreements as part of ongoing search for innovative transport solutions through enhanced collaboration with the private sector

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UAE consumers prioritise sustainable broadband, 92% open to paying more

The Cisco Broadband Survey highlights the growing environmental awareness among UAE consumers

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Top 12 tips to keep your business safe from cyberattacks

While there is no way to guarantee that an organisation will never be attacked, they can take some simple steps to protect their business

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Experiential marketing: Future trends and a rise in demand for sensory experiences

As technology continues to evolve and customer expectations shift, the demand for sensory experiences in marketing is on a rocket-like rise

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CAFU starts recruitment drive to hire tech talent

The company has over 100 positions, spanning a wide spectrum of expertise, from engineers and product designers to software developers

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Eltizam Group’s Chris Roberts shares AI’s impact on property management, other trends

The group’s chief executive officer tells Gulf Business why digital transformation and upskilling are key to the future of a company, and how tech is transforming the real estate and property management sectors

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Google bets on local languages to fuel Android’s growth in India

The company has been developing an artificial intelligence model that would be able to handle more than 100 Indian languages across speech and text

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UAE’s dnata introduces cooking robot at World Travel Catering & Onboard Services Expo

Developed by Moley Robotics, the robot is able to recreate identical dishes at scale by following pre-recorded chef instructions

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Advanced air mobility: VPORTS starts certification process for vertiports

Construction of the vertiports are scheduled to start in 2024

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TMF Group expands into Saudi by acquiring Proven’s corporate services business

TMF Group will open a new office in Riyadh, and build on the existing Saudi clients

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ChatGPT maker OpenAI is staying private so it can make ‘strange’ decisions

Chief executive officer Sam Altman emphasised his willingness to work with regulators to develop frameworks to reduce potential harm from AI, at an event in Abu Dhabi on Tuesday

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American University of Sharjah, Bybit establish new scholarship fund

The fund will support 20 students to drive their academic and research efforts towards fintech and blockchain at American University of Sharjah

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Top highlights from Apple’s annual Worldwide Developers Conference

The annual event is a showcase for Apple’s latest software — and an attempt to keep both its developers and customers locked in to its product ecosystem

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New blockchain technology research reveals value potential for emerging markets

Agile Dynamics releases report detailing current and future state of blockchain technology, including how to leverage tech for cost efficiency and more

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DMCC, Bybit join forces to propel crypto and Web3 adoption in Dubai

Bybit will offer financial assistance amounting to Dhs500,000 to support new crypto ventures interested in establishing themselves within the DMCC Crypto Centre

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Apple unveils Vision headset in search of post-iPhone future

The headset marks the company’s first major new category since the Apple Watch launched in 2015

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Apple introduces ‘world’s thinnest’ 15-inch MacBook Air

The laptop measures only 11.5mm thin and weighs just 3.3 pounds

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Watch the launch of Apple’s iOS 17 and other exciting reveals at WWDC 2023

Taking place at the company’s campus in Cupertino, California, the event is scheduled to start today at 9:00 pm GST

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Dubai Islamic Bank launches DIB ‘alt’, consolidates digital offerings

DIB alt brings together more than 135 digital services via the DIB Mobile App, online banking, WhatsApp and ATMs

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Understanding cybersecurity issues that keep organisations on their toes

With employees now working virtually from anywhere, newfound security challenges have emerged

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How AI-driven solutions are revolutionising customer service in contact centres

Enterprises must find the courage to make the shift from an outdated legacy approach to one built on the premise of meeting customers where they are

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TikTok is testing an AI chatbot named Tako

The Tako test is currently available to a small number of employees, according to Daniel Buchuk, an analyst at Watchful

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ChatGPT and cybersecurity: With great power comes great responsibility

ChatGPT is helping advance the fields of marketing, education, entertainment and more, but it is also crucially exposing them to cybercrimes

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Apple’s iPhone maker expects to more than double AI server sales

Hon Hai, the listed vehicle of Foxconn Technology Group posted $35.8bn of revenue from its overall server business in 2022

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This is how much the new Meta Quest 3 headset costs

The headset combines a top-tier resolution display with advanced pancake optics, resulting in an unparalleled visual experience

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Bitcoin faces first monthly drop of 2023 as crypto revival cools

The largest cryptocurrency was steady at $27,630 as of 12:05 pm in Singapore on Wednesday

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Alibaba to build ChatGPT-like AI into meeting, messaging apps

The large language model developed by Alibaba Cloud, dubbed Tongyi Qianwen, is now powering interactions with a new version of the assistant, Tongyi Tingwu

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UAE’s Falcon 40B AI model is now royalty free for commercial, research use

The AI model can help raise efficiencies such as faster project starts, faster iterations, more flexible software development processes and easier license management

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Abu Dhabi’s Hub71 and Wemix collaborate to fuel growth for blockchain startups

Startups within Hub71+ Digital Assets will be able to leverage the technical knowledge and expertise of Wemix