Saudi Data and Artificial Intelligence Authority (SDAIA) and today IBM announced the signing of a strategic agreement to drive adoption of artificial intelligence in the carbon capture and industrial domains across the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. Announced at the second Global AI summit in the Kingdom, the first use case under this agreement will be […]
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Tawdheef returns to Abu Dhabi with a renewed vision to promote career development of UAE nationals
The annual Tawdheef exhibition is returning to Abu Dhabi this November 14 to 16, with a renewed focus on helping UAE Nationals develop their careers and connect with leading businesses and organisations in the country. This year, the exhibition’s main goal is to support young Emiratis in their journey to advance their careers and discover […]
Organon and Flat6Labs announce winners of digital-health FemTech accelerator
Omgyno founded by Doreen Toutikian and Elisabeth Milini in Greece and Lebanon, Siira founded by Sandra Salame in Lebanon, and Maternally founded by Yasmin El Mouallem in the UAE were crowned the winners of the MENA region’s first digital-health FemTech Accelerator Program. Launched in October 2021 during Expo 2020 by partners Organon and Flat6Labs to address unmet women’s healthcare needs, the […]
Sheraa launches Startup Sharjah in Khorfakkan with three-day intensive bootcamp
The Sharjah Entrepreneurship Center (Sheraa) is marking the launch of the Khorfakkan chapter of Startup Sharjah in September with a three-day intensive bootcamp designed to encourage entrepreneurial thinking amongst university students and to build a talent pool that generates innovative, impact-driven solutions. Running from September 16-18 at the newly opened Khorfakkan University, Sheraa aims to […]
Gettransfer.com global mobility marketplace for travel that gives pricing power to drivers seeking further MENA expansion
Gettransfer.com launched in Dubai earlier this year, followed by Turkey and looking to expand further across Asia and started operations in Australia. GetTransfer.com, headed by Alexander Sapov, is the world’s largest global travel mobility marketplace, meaning that the customer gets a customized experience, while the driver gets to pick their price. Moreover, in April 2022 […]
ZOOM partners with Emirates Nature WWF for the Rethink Plastic initiative
ZOOM, UAE’s leading home-grown convenience store chain, today announced its partnership with Emirates Nature-WWF, the leading non-profit organization in the United Arab Emirates, to extend its support for the Rethink Plastic Campaign. In line with its endeavour to raise awareness towards banning the usage of single-use plastic bags, ZOOM has partnered with Emirates Nature–WWF’s Rethink […]
SCAI invests in Joint Venture with SenseTime to deliver innovative AI-powered solutions across MEA region
The Saudi Company for Artificial Intelligence (SCAI), a wholly owned subsidiary of the Public Investment Fund (“PIF”), which aims to foster innovation in strategic sectors and accelerate key national technological priorities in Saudi Arabia , has announced its investment with a value of SAR 776 million with SenseTime Group through a joint venture to establish […]
Silicon Central welcomes Landmark Retail’s flagship brands
The shopping mall and management division Lulu Group International, Line Investments & Property welcomes Landmark Group, the region’s leading retail and hospitality conglomerate to Silicon Central, Dubai’s new lifestyle destination, with the opening of four flagship brands: Babyshop, Splash, Home Box and Max Fashion. Mr. Salim MA, Director Lulu Group said, “To meet changing market […]
Hale Education Group aims to increase its student base by 50 percent from over 12 nationalities
In commemoration of ten years of excellent service to students from all over the globe, Hale Education Group is all set to host a gala event. The milestone achievement will be commemorated at Hale’s brand new, full floor office in Barsha Heights on Sunday, 18th Sep. Purpose built to put student-experience at its center, the […]
New Trend Micro report uncovers the ‘darkverse’ and its threat to MEA enterprises
Trend Micro Incorporated (TYO: 4704; TSE: 4704), a global leader in cybersecurity solutions, today released a new report titled Metaverse or Metaworse? Cybersecurity Threats Against the Internet of Experiences, warning of a “darkverse” of criminality hidden from law enforcement, which could quickly evolve to fuel a new industry of metaverse-related cybercrime. As per Trend Micro, […]