The Emirate of Sharjah recently welcomed a high-level delegation from the Seoul AI Foundation and the Seoul Metropolitan Government. The visit, organized by the Sharjah Digital Department (SDD), aimed to explore ways to deepen collaboration and identify future partnership opportunities in artificial intelligence and smart government services. His Excellency Sheikh Saud bin Sultan Al Qasimi,...
Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC) is reportedly resuming discussions to establish a factory in the United Arab Emirates after conversations were paused at the end of former US President Joe Biden’s term. The company has been in talks with Steve Witkoff, the US special envoy to the Middle East, as well as executives from Abu...
In a move to solidify its status as a global hub for future technology development, the UAE Government has introduced the Chief AI Officers’ Training Programme. This initiative is spearheaded by the Office of Artificial Intelligence, Digital Economy, and Remote Work Applications and is being conducted in collaboration with the University of Birmingham in Dubai....
Luxury skincare brand Noble Panacea, known as the only skincare line created by a Nobel Laureate, has announced its partnership with AEON Clinic. This collaboration marks the launch of their offerings at AEON Clinic, the first and only Regenerative & Longevity Wellness Centre in the Middle East, which is affiliated with the American Board of...
Italy and the United Arab Emirates have formally agreed to develop an artificial intelligence hub in Italy, according to Industry Minister Adolfo Urso. This announcement was made on Friday and highlights a significant step in technological collaboration between the two nations. The partnership involves Abu Dhabi-based AI group G42 teaming up with the Italian company...
The Ghana-UAE Innovation and Technology Hub is set to create thousands of high-value, technology-driven jobs aimed at benefiting Ghana’s young population. This initiative also focuses on building export capacity in advanced technologies and value-added services. On May 29, the Ministry of Communication, Digital Technology, and Innovations (MoCDTI) in Ghana signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU)...
Saudi Arabia is actively leveraging artificial intelligence (AI) to bolster its cybersecurity efforts as generative AI gives rise to a new generation of cybercrime that is more sophisticated and challenging to detect. The National Cybersecurity Authority (NCA) in Saudi Arabia plays a pivotal role in this endeavor, utilizing its Cybersecurity Toolkit to protect critical infrastructure...
Turkey is actively seeking more investments from the United Arab Emirates (UAE) in the field of artificial intelligence (AI) as the two countries strengthen their bilateral ties. Burak Daglioglu, the president of the Investment Office of the Presidency of Turkey, stated, “The UAE is positioning [itself] as a hub for AI investments and we see...
e& UAE, the flagship telecom arm of e&, has released a new whitepaper titled “Shaping the Future: e& UAE’s 6G Vision.” This document outlines a strategic framework for the next generation of connectivity, promising to connect those who are currently unconnected, support the immersive internet, and drive large-scale digital transformation. The whitepaper builds on e&...
Datafusion Systems, based in Dubai, UAE, is set to join Lumine Group Inc. in a strategic acquisition that aims to expand capabilities in the global security technology sector. With over 30 years of experience, Datafusion specializes in providing secure communication and intelligence solutions for telecom operators, law enforcement agencies, and government entities. Lumine Group, renowned...