VeraViews, an adtech firm based in the United Arab Emirates, has unveiled the country’s first home-grown Ad Exchange and Supply-Side Platform (SSP) aimed at tackling ad fraud. This initiative is part of the UAE’s innovative NextGenFDI program, which connects local businesses with verified advertisers and publishers. The announcement also highlights Khaleej Times as the first...
ZTE Corporation and e& UAE have successfully completed a Proof-of-Concept (PoC) trial for a private 5G network in the UAE, marking a significant step toward accelerating the region’s digital transformation. This collaboration addresses the growing need for innovative and secure connectivity solutions that can support smarter industries and sustainable growth. Abdulrahman Al Humaidan, Acting Senior...
In a significant assembly, His Highness Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, the Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Chairman of the Abu Dhabi Executive Council, attended a meeting chaired by Tahnoon bin Zayed. This gathering focused on the developments within the Artificial Intelligence and Advanced Technology Council, a key body in shaping...
The United Arab Emirates has taken a significant step towards enhancing its digital safety by establishing the UAE Cyber Security Council. This initiative is part of the country’s broader commitment to improving its cybersecurity framework and safeguarding sensitive information. Credit: Group-IB The Abu Dhabi Media Office (ADMO) emphasized that the council will play a crucial...
Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. (TSMC) has officially stated that it will not establish a manufacturing facility in the Middle East. This announcement came from Chairman and CEO C. C. Wei, who made it clear during the company’s annual shareholders’ meeting that the claims of a potential chip foundry in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) are...
MGX, BlackRock, Global Infrastructure Partners (GIP), a subsidiary of BlackRock, and Microsoft have announced the inclusion of the Kuwait Investment Authority (KIA) into their AI infrastructure partnership. This collaboration aims to drive advancements in artificial intelligence and enhance infrastructure capabilities. Credit: Abu Dhabi Media Office The partnership signifies a commitment to fostering AI innovation and...
Concerns about the Arabic language being overlooked in the rapidly advancing field of artificial intelligence are diminishing with the launch of the Falcon Arabic language model. This new model was created in Abu Dhabi and unveiled by the Technology Innovation Institute (TII), a research center supported by the Abu Dhabi government. The TII had previously...
The Environment Agency – Abu Dhabi (EAD) has officially launched an integrated system aimed at managing and monitoring waste management activities throughout the emirate. This initiative is designed to improve oversight and efficiency in waste management practices across various sectors. Credit: Abu Dhabi Media Office The new system will provide a structured approach to inspect...
WSO2, a leader in enterprise digital infrastructure technology, has announced its acquisition of Moesif, a San Francisco-based startup known for its advanced API analytics and monetization capabilities. This all-cash deal is a key milestone in WSO2’s strategic roadmap aimed at accelerating global growth through targeted acquisitions. Moesif will continue to operate as an independent subsidiary...
Wamid, the technology division of Saudi Tadawul Group, has entered into a multi-year partnership with BMLL Technologies to launch Saudi Arabia’s first white-labeled cloud analytics platform aimed at institutional investors and quantitative analysts. This initiative marks a significant advancement in the region’s financial technology sector. The collaboration will provide market participants in Saudi Arabia with...