Infinite Reality™ (iR), an innovative company specializing in digital media and e-commerce through extended reality (XR) and artificial intelligence (AI), has announced a definitive agreement to acquire Touchcast, a leader in agentic AI technology, for $500 million in cash and stock. This acquisition marks Infinite Reality’s largest transaction to date and values the company at...
Burjeel Holdings, a prominent super-specialty healthcare provider in the MENA region, has announced a strategic partnership with Paige, a leading US-based company in next-generation AI technology. This collaboration aims to improve access to advanced cancer diagnostics by implementing Paige’s AI-powered solutions throughout Burjeel’s extensive healthcare network. The partnership also seeks to tackle the global shortage...
Dubai has launched an innovative AI-powered platform named ‘Salama’ that aims to simplify the residence visa renewal process. The General Directorate of Residency and Foreigners Affairs (GDRFA) announced that residents can now renew their visas in under two minutes using the Salama platform. This advancement eliminates the need for long queues, allowing users to download...
Dr. Mansoor Anwar Habib, an Emirati consultant in Family Medicine and Occupational Health, has launched an initiative called ‘Neighbours Doctor’ to provide free medical advice via WhatsApp. This initiative aims to offer quicker responses to medical inquiries, especially in light of the increased demand for accessible healthcare information following the pandemic. Since its inception in...
The Department of Health – Abu Dhabi (DoH) has officially licensed the ‘Pura Longevity Clinic’, a leading facility of PureHealth Group that specializes in longevity science. This licensing comes as the clinic successfully met the standards outlined by DoH for medical centers focused on healthy longevity. The establishment of this new clinic is expected to...
Al Seer Marine, a subsidiary of International Holding Company (IHC), has released its financial results for 2024, indicating a notable operational growth amid recovering market conditions. The company reported a total revenue of AED 1.281 billion, reflecting a 4.0 percent increase from the previous year. This growth was attributed to diversification across several key sectors,...
H.H. Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, the Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Chairman of the Abu Dhabi Executive Council, held a meeting with Andrew R. Jassy, the President and CEO of Amazon, on January 28, 2025. The discussion focused on ways to strengthen cooperation and enhance the strategic partnership between Abu...
Emirates Health Services (EHS) is set to unveil an innovative programme designed for the early detection of breast cancer using Artificial Intelligence at the 50th edition of Arab Health. This healthcare event is taking place at Dubai’s World Trade Centre and runs until January 30, 2025. The AI tool, developed in collaboration with the Ministry...
A significant number of residents in the UAE, approximately 71 percent, believe that lifelong learning is essential for preparing for the future. This insight comes from a study commissioned by the Institute for Future Readiness, which aims to empower youth and professionals. The findings highlight the importance of continuous learning and skill development in an...
H.H. Sheikh Sultan bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, the Crown Prince and Deputy Ruler of Sharjah, officially opened the Sharjah Airport Professional Training Centre on Wednesday morning. This centre is part of a broader initiative aimed at bolstering the civil aviation sector in the UAE, contributing significantly to its growth. During the inauguration, Sheikh Khaled bin...