Nokia, a world leader in business-to-business technology, has teamed up with KATIM, an EDGE company known for its creative secure communication solutions, to make the UAE’s secure phone networks even better. The main goal of this partnership is to create important solutions, such as Military 5G, that will make military communications and national security infrastructure...
Dubai Customs has released a new platform called “Al Munasiq“. This platform uses artificial intelligence (AI) to make its services more efficient. This project fits with Dubai’s plan to speed up the use of AI in many areas. This plan was started by His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, who is also the...
In order to improve its digital banking services, Abu Dhabi Islamic Bank (ADIB) has signed an agreement with Visa, a major payment services company, to use cutting edge hacking technologies. With the danger of cyberattacks growing, this partnership aims to make online transactions safer and keep customer data safe. Visa’s security solutions will likely make...
Innovations in artificial intelligence (AI) that are changing and growing the Sultanate of Oman were recently shown off at the Microsoft AI Tour. The event, which took place at the St. Regis and was organized by Qais bin Mohammed al Yousef, Minister of Commerce, Industry, and Investment Promotion, showed how committed the country is to...
The Virtual Assets Regulatory Authority (VARA) in Dubai gave Mantra Finance a permission to be a Virtual Asset Service Provider (VASP). This important development allows Mantra Finance to expand its operations in the UAE and the wider MENA region, positioning itself as a key player in the digital asset market. Now that Mantra Finance has...
Databricks, a leader in data intelligence, has announced a plan to invest up to $300 million in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia over the next five years. This investment aims to help the growing local customer base integrate data, analytics, and AI through the Databricks Data Intelligence Platform. During the LEAP 2025 conference, Databricks unveiled...
The Abu Dhabi Department of Municipalities and Transport (DMT) has launched a digital edition of its Legislation Encyclopedia, providing a valuable resource for stakeholders, customers, and the general public. This comprehensive digital encyclopedia includes all legislations pertinent to the Department’s responsibilities and operations. The digital encyclopedia aims to enhance legal awareness and consolidate legal references....
Many teachers in the UAE are still hesitant to use Artificial Intelligence (AI) in classrooms, citing concerns about its impact on learning, ethical challenges, and insufficient training. Experts are now urging educational institutions to invest in AI literacy programs to help teachers adapt to this evolving technology. According to Khaleej Times, Ebrahim Al Hajri, President...
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...
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...