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...
The UAE has initiated the National Food Loss and Waste Initiative, known as “ne’ma,” which aims to lead collaborative efforts between government and private sectors to measure food waste across the country. This initiative is critical as it addresses the growing concern of food loss and waste, which is a significant issue in the region....
Sharjah has officially launched the ‘Sharjah GIS Forum’, aimed at fostering digital integration within the region. Eng. Lamia Obaid Al Hosani Al Shamsi, the Director of Sharjah Digital Department, expressed her enthusiasm for the forum, which features a carefully selected group of experts and specialists from both public and private sectors. The primary goal of...
The UAE government is making significant strides in digital transformation through its smart city initiatives. These efforts are aimed at enhancing the quality of life for residents and visitors by integrating advanced technologies into urban planning and services. Credit: ZAWYA The government’s official portal emphasizes the importance of developing digital cities that leverage innovation and...
GISEC Global 2025 is currently underway in Dubai, focusing on the integration of AI to bolster secure and resilient infrastructures in the cybersecurity sector. The event, under the theme ‘Securing an AI-Powered Future,’ has drawn over 750 leading cybersecurity companies, 450 Chief Information Security Officers (CISOs), futurists, and 25 000 visitors from more than 160...
Two of the fastest growing maritime clusters in the world gathered in Dubai for high-level discussions during UAE Maritime Week, which includes the Seatrade Maritime Logistics Middle East exhibition and conference running until May 8 at the Dubai World Trade Centre. The event’s theme, “Cooperation and Inclusiveness: Pioneering a New Era in Shipping,” featured representatives...
PwC Middle East and Cynalytica announced a strategic partnership during GISEC Global 2025 that aims to revolutionize the security of legacy and hybrid operational technology (OT) environments for critical infrastructure organizations. This collaboration is crucial as industrial sectors face rising cyber-physical risks and regulatory pressures. The partnership combines PwC’s extensive expertise in industrial control systems...
G42, an artificial intelligence powerhouse based in Abu Dhabi, is set to expand its operations into the United States. This strategic move highlights the UAE’s ambition to become a global leader in artificial intelligence, a sector that is central to its future economic vision. This expansion comes at a pivotal moment as the UAE makes...
The United Arab Emirates is rapidly establishing itself as a global leader in artificial intelligence, fueled by strategic partnerships with major cloud providers like Amazon Web Services (AWS) and innovative companies such as Rezolve Ai. This transformation is exemplified by the development of Falcon, the UAE’s first homegrown large language model (LLM), which aims to...