October 21, 2019
Education, Featured, Technology
Graduate students can now apply to Mohamed bin Zayed University of Artificial Intelligence with registration set to open in August 2020 Abu Dhabi today announced the establishment of the Mohamed bin Zayed University of Artificial Intelligence, MBZUAI, the first graduate level, research-based AI university in the world. MBZUAI will enable graduate students, businesses, and governments to advance the artificial intelligence …
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October 21, 2019
Education, Featured
From over 2,000 applicants, 45 teams reached the final stage to present their plans and prototypes Nine technical school teams received awards for their innovative ideas in the Fanni Mobtaker Innovation Competition sponsored by the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), the Ministry of Education and Technical Education, and the Academy of Scientific Research and Technology. The top three prizes …
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October 18, 2019
Computing & IT, Featured, Telecommunications
Samsung users can enjoy up to 4 months of free, uninterrupted, ad-free access to YouTube Premium, including YouTube Music Premium Samsung Galaxy customers have an exciting reason to celebrate – Samsung Gulf Electronics has partnered with YouTube to offer up to four months of free, uninterrupted, ad-free access to YouTube Premium and its new music streaming service, YouTube Music. As …
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October 18, 2019
Financial Services, Technology
50% of government transactions to be on Blockchain by 2021 Government departments in the UAE are adopting blockchain technologies faster than the private sector, and there are more than 30 projects under development as part of Smart Dubai initiative alone. The UAE has undertaken a broad and multi-faceted blockchain-themed initiative called Emirates Blockchain Strategy 2021, global consultant PwC said in …
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October 18, 2019
Business, Technology
In September, the Dubai listed contractor said that it has commenced with Abu Dhabi-based construction group Trojan Holding a review of the possibility of combining their construction businesses. UAE’s Arabtec Holding is in negotiations with UBS to appoint the bank as financial advisor to assist the preliminary review and evaluation of a potential business combination with Trojan Holding. In September, …
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October 17, 2019
Featured, Technology
In line with the move to consolidate Abu Dhabi Government Services’ ‘TAMM’ initiative New online portal reflects department’s efforts to facilitate procedures for customers to enable an easier and flexible experience Al Hajeri: We aim to provide smart government services through a common platform in line with Abu Dhabi’s move towards digital transformation Dubai: The Abu Dhabi Department of Economic …
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October 16, 2019
Computing & IT, Financial Services, Science
Under the Patronage of HRH Princess Sumaya bint El Hassan Amman – Jordan: Pio-Tech, the leading provider of Banking Business Intelligence and Performance Management Solutions in the Middle East and Africa, served as the main sponsor of the 2nd International Conference on New Trends in Computing Sciences (ICTCS’19). Held at the St. Regis Hotel & Residence, under the patronage of …
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October 15, 2019
Business, Featured, ICT
A survey by Strategy& found that just five percent of companies in Europe, the Middle East, and Africa implemented critical technologies that help to foster digitization While the importance of digitization in business is widely accepted and several corporate leaders believe that it can be a major boost to revenue as well as profitability, the outcomes of companies executing their …
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October 11, 2019
Education, Featured, Financial Services
Muzn Education Finance is based on the Islamic principle of Service Ijarah. Muzn Islamic Banking recently launched its Muzn Education Finance to assist aspiring individuals to achieve their educational goals. An affordable and Shariah compliant product, students can now get financing for college and university degrees and diplomas in addition to short term educational programs offered by local and international …
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October 10, 2019
Featured, Financial Services, Investment
The UAE remains top recipient of funding, Egypt tops in deals The startup ecosystem is growing quickly in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA), with $517 million being invested in 354 deals in 2019 so far. 2019 year-to-date (YTD) saw $517 million in total funding, an increase of 30 percent compared to the same period of 2018, with a …
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