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Lumina’s role is to support UK companies

Flat6Labs Ignite programme spurs growth, backs 38 startups with $10.2m

The programme hosts an intake cycle every six months and has thus far completed four cohorts with the fifth cohort to be announced shortly

U-Ask

UAE launches AI-powered chatbot ‘U-Ask’ for streamlined government services

Users can retrieve essential details regarding service requirements, tailored information based on their preferences

drone delivery

Dubai hospital delivers medicines to patient’s house via drone: Watch here

The delivery took place within a 10-kilometre radius, transporting medication from the hospital to a patient’s home in Cedre Villas project

Einstein GPT

Salesforce’s Thierry Nicault on how Einstein GPT transforms customer experiences

The company’s area vice president and general manager for Middle East shares the primary objective of Einstein GPT and its benefits for employees

Nothing Ear 2

How Nothing Ear 2 is disrupting the way we use earbuds

With a focus on providing an immersive listening experience, the earbuds not only deliver great audio quality but also demonstrate the brand’s meticulous attention to engineering

Bitcoin

Bitcoin jumps to more than two-week high

Smaller tokens ranging from Ether to Binance Coin also posted gains

Dubai Municipality introduces new online system for building permits image Dubai media office

Dubai introduces new online platform for building permits, control services

The new system will help streamline procedures and reduce the required application documents, making it easier for customers to input data and track application updates

Gitex Africa

HP to showcase future-ready hybrid work portfolio Gitex Africa

The technology event will take place from May 31 to June 2 in Marrakech

Honor

Ahead of the game: Honor’s quest to become the preferred choice in the Middle East

The GCC has witnessed huge commitment from the global technology brand to drive innovation, aiming to create a smarter and more inclusive future for all

Public cloud

Public cloud’s contribution to UAE economy could reach $181bn by 2033 – report

Amazon Web Services commissioned a study to provide an econometrical method for calculating the aggregate productivity gains realised by economies that adopt cloud computing

Magic5 Pro

Honor unveils Magic5 Pro, Magic Vs flagship smartphones in the UAE

The Magic series will be available for pre-order starting May 25 until June 1

Google

Google teams up with UAE organisations for AI research and sustainability initiatives

The announcement was made during an event at the MBZUAI campus, where Google introduced three significant initiatives

TaxGPT Worlds-First-AI-Powered-Corporate-Tax-Assistant image: Virtuzone

Introducing TaxGPT, the AI-powered UAE corporate tax assistant

Virtuzone has launched TaxGPT to help UAE-based businesses get answers related to the upcoming corporate tax regime based on information from the UAE’s MOF and FTA

OpenAI

OpenAI raises $175m for startup investment fund

The platform has been investing in startups working in artificial intelligence for a while

ASUS Zenbook S 13 OLED

Redefining Mobility: Introducing the astonishingly lightweight ASUS Zenbook S 13 OLED

Unmatched portability at 1cm thin and 1kg light

Khalifa Fund launches Franchise UAE image credit KFED

Franchise UAE: Khalifa Fund launches new portal to help businesses buy and sell franchises

Franchise UAE is designed to cater to both existing, homegrown businesses seeking to develop a franchise and aspiring entrepreneurs looking to invest in an established business concept

Construction uae saudi arabia

Construction boom: UAE, Saudi Arabia expect surge in project numbers and values, says report

Majority of construction decision makers in the two countries are confident about the market conditions over the next 12 months

Broadcom

Apple signs multibillion-dollar deal with Broadcom for 5G components

The components will be designed and built in several US manufacturing hubs including Fort Collins, Colorado, where Broadcom has a major facility

Google Cloud

New Google Cloud region in Doha to fuel economic growth and job creation in Qatar

The region is set to contribute a cumulative $18.9bn to economic activity in Qatar between 2023 and 2030 and support creation of more than 25,000 jobs in 2030 alone

Saudia

AI takes flight: Saudia, Accenture collaborate to develop over 260 new digital services

All the digital systems developed by Accenture will be designed specifically for the airline, increasing operational efficiency and reducing costs

WhatsApp

Say goodbye to typos: WhatsApp launches edit message feature

The edit history will not be displayed, ensuring that the original content remains private

Huawei cybersecurity

Huawei joins industry leaders in Baku to address cybersecurity challenges

Top cybersecurity experts from the Middle East and Central Asia convene at an exclusive roundtable alongside GSMA M360 EURASIA 2023 Conference

Tam Development founder and CEO

Saudi’s TAM Development opens IPO subscription on Nomu-Parallel Market

The price range has been set between SAR100 and SAR130 per share, with 85,600 shares on offer representing 16 per cent of company’s share capital 

Why upskilling is the antidote to the ‘AI skills gap’ ailment

Some businesses are abandoning arduous recruitment drives that seek out the unrealistic combo package of AI and business skills in a single candidate

State of AI adoption for enterprise IT management in the Middle East

Businesses in the region are readily investing in AI-driven solutions to unlock productivity, gain competitive advantage, and meet evolving customer needs

EliteBook 1040 G9

Here’s how HP EliteBook 1040 G9 is meeting the needs of businesses

The premium business laptop combines versatile functionality, sleek design and cutting-edge security features

cybersecurity

The changing face of cybersecurity industry in the Middle East

Group-IB examines the three key developments that will shape the cybersecurity industry over the coming months

Meta

Meta touts metaverse’s potential for job training and education

While there’s more commitment by employers in the industries to use VR, adopting the technology remains a hurdle

Amazon

Amazon to invest $12.7bn in India cloud services by 2030

The US company’s cloud business, which has data centres in the Mumbai and Hyderabad regions has already invested $3.7bn in India from 2016 to 2022

Responsible AI

What responsible AI means outside of big tech

For many, the main concerns are not around whether AI will be sentient; rather, it’s about being able to understand the advice and decisions AI models make