Microsoft has introduced Majorana 1, the world’s first quantum chip built on a pioneering Topological Core architecture. The company says this breakthrough could deliver industrial-scale quantum computing solutions within years, reshaping industries from healthcare to manufacturing. The Majorana 1 chip uses topoconductors, a revolutionary material capable of controlling Majorana particles, to create more stable and...
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Snap Inc. Increases AR Investment to Foster Developer Growth in MENA
Snap Inc. is putting a lot more money into the Middle East with the goal of helping the next generation of Augmented Reality (AR) makers. This project is happening at the same time as the Web Summit Qatar 2025. At that event, Snap wants to improve AR capabilities across the MENA area. Over 85% of...
UAE Unveils New Sea Drone for Enhanced Surveillance and Emergency Operations
Advanced Integrated Technology (AIT), a branch of the UAE-based Streit Group, showed off the Sea Drone at IDEX 2025. It is a quadcopter made for bad weather. This new drone can fall on water and is resistant to snow, rain, salt fog, and fine dust, so it can be used in both coastal and desert...
Ellucian Banner SaaS Launches on AWS in the UAE to Enhance Higher Education
Ellucian, a leading provider of technology solutions for higher education, has announced the availability of its Ellucian Banner Software as a Service (SaaS) on the Amazon Web Services (AWS) node in the United Arab Emirates (UAE). This development enables higher education institutions in the Middle East to utilize a cloud-based Student Information System (SIS) powered...
Space42 and FADA Sign $102.9 Million Deal to Enhance UAE’s Earth Observation Capabilities
Space42, a UAE-based SpaceTech company, has announced a partnership with FADA, an entity of the EDGE Group that focuses on enhancing the UAE’s geospatial analytics capabilities. This collaboration is valued at AED 378 million ($102.91 million) and aims to improve the country’s Earth Observation (EO) downstream capabilities across various sectors over the next five years...
du Becomes First UAE Telecom to Launch 5G VoNR and Achieve 5G SA Certification
du has made history as the first telecom operator in the UAE to commercially launch 5G Voice over New Radio (VoNR) and to secure full certification from major handset manufacturers for compatibility with its 5G Standalone Access (5G SA) network. With one of the most extensive 5G mobile networks in the UAE, du offers wide...
Sharjah Establishes Cyber Security Centre to Enhance Information Safety
The Sharjah Executive Council (SEC) has announced the establishment of the Sharjah Cyber Security Centre, aimed at creating a comprehensive system for information safety. This decision came during a recent meeting chaired by H.H. Sheikh Sultan bin Mohammed bin Sultan Al Qasimi, the Crown Prince and Deputy Ruler of Sharjah, where various topics were discussed,...
Roblox Sees Middle East as a Key Opportunity for Digital Creators
Roblox is making significant strides in the Middle East, recognizing it as a vital region for the growth of the creator economy. This initiative is supported by favorable government policies and investments that encourage digital entrepreneurship. The platform’s recent announcement of Arabic language support for its app and website is a testament to its commitment...
UAE Faces 50,000 Electronic Attacks Daily, Cyber Security Council Reports
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) is currently confronting approximately 50,000 electronic attacks every day, according to the UAE Cyber Security Council. This alarming statistic underscores the critical need for robust cyber defenses in the nation. Dr. Mohamed Al Kuwaiti, Chairman of the UAE Cyber Security Council, highlighted that the country possesses an advanced cyber security...
xAI Launched Its Most Advanced AI Model Yet: Grok 3
Elon Musk’s AI company, xAI, has launched its latest AI model, Grok 3, setting a new benchmark in artificial intelligence. Announced late Monday, Grok 3 boasts upgraded capabilities, including advanced reasoning and image analysis, and powers several features on X, Musk’s social platform. The model has been in development for months, initially planned for release...