Tech

Kingston Technology to launch Fury Renegade DDR5 CUDIMM modules

Dan Ngiam 26/10/2024 0

Compatible with Intel’s 800-series chipset Kingston Technology, a global leader in memory products and technology solutions, is set to launch the Fury Renegade DDR5 CUDIMMs. These modules are designed to be fully compatible with Intel’s newly introduced 800-series chipset, previously

Arts & Culture

Lumas celebrates 20 years of art for all

Dan Ngiam 24/10/2024 0

19 galleries across the globe This autumn, Lumas, a trailblazer in the contemporary art scene, marks its 20th anniversary. Since its inception, the Berlin-based gallery has sold over one million works worldwide by more than 550 artists, establishing itself as a vital player in making art accessible and affordable. This remarkable journey has translated into […]

Real Estate UAE

Jad Global breaks ground at ‘171 Garden Heights’ luxury lifestyle project in Dubai

Dan Ngiam 20/10/2024 0

Initial project investment is AED250 million Jad Global Real Estate Development has officially broken ground at its latest project, ‘171 Garden Heights,’ a significant development spearheaded by Meraas within the Jumeirah Garden City area in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. Sales have also opened for the AED250 million project. Launching the 171 Garden Heights project marks

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Spotlight put on 5G and AI integration in the Middle East

Dan Ngiam 18/10/2024 0

5G-Advanced technology examined A trending focus at GITEX Global 2024 in Dubai City was the transformative potential of 5G technology and artificial intelligence (AI) in the Middle East region. The event showcased a blend of unique innovations and thought-provoking discussions that promise to redefine the landscape of connectivity and digital transformation, primarily in

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Middle East data centre sector’s growing role reviewed

Dan Ngiam 18/10/2024 0

Businesses increasingly integrate AI The Middle East’s most significant gathering of data centre professionals was held at GITEX Global 2024 on October 17 to highlight the region’s role in the rapidly evolving data centre market. As businesses increasingly integrate AI into their operations, the global data centre market is projected to soar to $256 billion […]

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Cybersecurity in focus at GITEX Global 2024

Dan Ngiam 17/10/2024 0

As AI plays a key role Participants at GITEX Global 2024, currently underway at the Dubai World Trade Centre, are deeply engaged in keynote speeches, panels, and cybersecurity discussions. These sessions are about the challenges and threats and the urgent and emerging cyber threats looming over businesses and governments. With cybercrime damages expected to reach […]

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Abu Dhabi showcases the emirate’s latest tech innovations

Dan Ngiam 17/10/2024 0

From e-services to healthcare Abu Dhabi-based tech players representing the government and private sectors showcased unique AI-powered services and solutions at GITEX Global 2024, held from October 14 to 18 at the Dubai World Trade Centre. Abu Dhabi, the capital of the United Arab Emirates, is intensifying its digital transformation initiatives. During the five

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Emirates Transport to begin pilot testing of alternative-fuel commercial vehicles

Dan Ngiam 16/10/2024 0

Pact signed with Al Ghurair Motors Emirates Transport, a UAE-based commercial transport provider, has partnered with UAE-based Al Ghurair Motors to embark on pilot projects to test the viability and efficiency of hydrogen and electric commercial vehicles. The move is part of Emirates Transport’s aim to explore and promote alternative-fuel commercial vehicles as part

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Witness AI Doctors platform at GITEX Global 2024

Dan Ngiam 13/10/2024 0

A boost to healthcare delivery MedxBay, a leading global healthcare platform, has entered a strategic partnership with Staque, an expert in advanced technologies, including AI, blockchain, and quantum computing, to launch a transformative initiative – AI Doctors – focused on breast cancer diagnosis and mental health awareness. The innovative

Events Gitex

Africa Data Centres & Cloud Days 2025 targets UAE investors’ role

Dan Ngiam 10/10/2024 0

In hosting and cloud sectors Africa Datacenters & Cloud Days (ADCD), a dynamic community committed to enhancing Africa’s digital infrastructure, is gearing up for Africa Data Centres & Cloud Days, its flagship event from February 17-18, 2025. The two-day conference will be hosted in the picturesque coastal city of Hammamet, Tunisia, uniting global innovators,

Space

Serco’s Space Academy goes global from Saudi Arabia

Dan Ngiam 09/10/2024 0

To foster space talent worldwide Serco’s Space Academy has launched globally following its regional unveiling in Saudi Arabia last year. The academy originated from the Saudi Graduate Space Programme, launched in 2023. The programme aimed to foster a solid space sector in Saudi Arabia and was crucial in recruiting and developing the Arabian Gulf nation’s

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Pure Storage to showcase bouquet of innovations that IT industry needs

Dan Ngiam 09/10/2024 0

Including an industry-first storage platform Pure Storage, a global leader in data storage technologies, will demonstrate its industry-first platform and cutting-edge AI innovations at GITEX Global 2024, which will occur at the Dubai World Trade Centre from October 14 to 18. The company will highlight its Evergreen architecture to address IT leaders’ critical storage

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Did you know this about GITEX?

Dan Ngiam 08/10/2024 0

You think you know it all? GITEX, or the Gulf Information Technology Exhibition, has become a hallmark of innovation and technology in Dubai since its inception. Launched in 1981, it has evolved from a regional exhibition into a global tech showcase, attracting thousands of exhibitors and visitors worldwide. The latest edition, GITEX Global, will be […]

Health

AccessAbilities Expo 2024 begins in Dubai next week

Dan Ngiam 03/10/2024 0

Poland’s Proturmed is a key exhibitor AccessAbilities Expo, now in its sixth edition, is poised to be the largest business-to-consumer gathering focused on empowering People of Determination in the United Arab Emirates (UAE). The UAE refers to people with disabilities as ‘People of Determination.’ Scheduled next week, from October 7 to 9 at the Dubai […]

Food & Beverage

Future Food Forum 2024 opens in Dubai

Dan Ngiam 02/10/2024 0

Focus on the regional food sector Future Food Forum 2024, a pivotal event for the Middle East food industry, begins on October 2 in Dubai. The forum promises to unite key stakeholders from government, industry, and academia and focus on innovative technologies, sustainable practices, and collaborative strategies vital for the future of food production. Under […]

Space

US Spacecom emphasises partnerships amid escalating threats

Dan Ngiam 01/10/2024 0

Spotlight on China and Russia In a compelling address at the Air & Space Power Association’s Defence Space Conference in London, US Space Command (Spacecom) Commander Gen. Stephen N. Whiting underscored the critical importance of international partnerships in safeguarding space capabilities amid rising global threats, particularly from China and Russia. Whiting

Health Sustainability

Mapusa City in India unveils initiative against paper cups

Dan Ngiam 24/09/2024 0

Research shows such cups leach microplastics Mapusa Municipal Council (MMC) in Goa, India, has launched a year-long campaign to discourage plastic-lined disposable paper cups. This follows new research revealing that microplastics in the cups’ plastic lining are ingested when people drink hot liquids. The MMC is conducting the awareness campaign cups in all areas

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BotGuard OÜ to showcase cutting-edge cybersecurity at GITEX Global 2024

Dan Ngiam 19/09/2024 0

With real-time website testing BotGuard OÜ, a global cybersecurity company headquartered in Tallinn, Estonia, will showcase its innovative cybersecurity solutions focused on adequate bot protection at GITEX Global 2024, which will take place from October 14 to 18 at the Dubai World Trade Centre (DWTC). BotGuard’s presentation at the upcoming tech show will comprise live

Sustainability

$7.5 billion is needed to clean the Great Pacific Garbage Patch

Dan Ngiam 19/09/2024 0

Doable in a decade After six years of development and three years of active extraction, The Ocean Cleanup has announced that the Great Pacific Garbage Patch (GPGP) can be eradicated within a decade for $7.5 billion. This marks the first time a specific cost and timeline have been established for this significant environmental challenge. The […]

Events Gitex

GITEX Digi_Health 5.0 Expo-Summit Asia set for debut in Bangkok

Dan Ngiam 15/09/2024 0

Edition set for 2025 debut Kaoun International and Messe Düsseldorf Asia will jointly organise the inaugural GITEX Digi_Health 5.0 Expo-Summit Asia in Bangkok, Thailand, from September 10-12, 2025. Kaoun International is the international arm of Dubai World Trade Centre (DWTC), which organises the GITEX Global series of tech shows, while Messe Düsseldorf Asia organises