In a significant step towards promoting digital transformation and international cooperation, a new partnership agreement was signed between the Government of the United Arab Emirates and the United Nations Department of Economic and Social Affairs (UNDESA). This agreement was formalized during a meeting at the United Nations headquarters in New York, coinciding with the Science,...
Al Fardan Corporation has entered a strategic partnership with RaonSecure to transform digital security in the Middle East. This collaboration was officially announced during the World IT Show (WIS) 2025 in Seoul, where Mr. Mohammed Ebrahim Al Fardan, CEO of Al Fardan Corporation, signed the agreement with Mr. Sean SangYoup Lee, Director of Global Business...
Brad Smith, the president and vice chairman of Microsoft, expressed admiration for the artificial intelligence initiatives and applications developed in Abu Dhabi. During a recent visit, he highlighted how these efforts empower residents and contribute to the region’s technological advancement. Smith stated that the UAE’s approach to AI serves as a model for other nations,...
A new urban development project is poised to transform Dubai’s skyline, centering around the historic Jebel Ali Racecourse. UAE investment firm A.R.M. Holding has partnered with the renowned architecture studio BIG—the Bjarke Ingels Group—to create a vast 5-square-kilometre masterplan. Credit: Dubai Media Office The announcement was made during a signing ceremony attended by A.R.M. Holding...
e& enterprise, the digital transformation arm of e&, has formed a strategic partnership with Infobip, a global cloud communications platform, to introduce the Customer Engagement Hub. This new platform aims to provide data-driven, multi-channel customer experiences for businesses operating in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and Saudi Arabia (KSA). The Customer Engagement Hub combines Infobip’s...
du, a leading telecom and digital services provider, has announced a strategic partnership with Ignyte, a digital platform developed by the Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC) under the Sheikh Hamdan Initiative. This collaboration aims to accelerate AI innovation, support startups, and enhance digital inclusion across the UAE, in line with du’s commitment to fostering the...
Space42 (ADX: SPACE42), the UAE-based AI-powered SpaceTech company, has announced a successful collaboration with Gatehouse Satcom, a Danish software company that specializes in mission-critical satellite communications. This partnership aims to improve direct-to-device (D2D) connectivity through Space42’s mobile satellite services subsidiary, Thuraya. The project showcased Narrowband Internet of Things (NB-IoT) applications using Space42’s L band geostationary...
CPX Holding, a leading provider of advanced cyber and physical security solutions and services, has announced a strategic partnership with ISC2, the world’s foremost nonprofit organization dedicated to cybersecurity professionals. This collaboration aims to enhance cybersecurity skills and workforce development by providing professionals with access to industry-recognized certifications and training programs. In light of the...
As cyber threats become increasingly sophisticated, Microsoft is at the forefront of developing AI-driven solutions that aim to detect, prevent, and neutralize attacks before they escalate. During GISEC 2025, the leading cybersecurity event in the region, Microsoft UAE introduced several cutting-edge innovations, including an AI-powered phishing detection and triage agent. This marks a significant shift...
The Futuremakers Women in Tech UAE Accelerator is now inviting applications from female entrepreneurs based in the UAE for its seventh cohort. This initiative is part of Standard Chartered’s broader Futuremakers program, which focuses on fostering economic inclusion for disadvantaged young people. The accelerator operates in partnership with the UAE-based impact platform Companies Creating Change...