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Health

WHO certifies Egypt as being malaria-free

After 100 years of concerted efforts The World Health Organization (WHO) has officially certified Egypt as malaria-free, a monumental achievement for a nation of over 100 million inhabitants. This milestone, the result of nearly a century of efforts by the Egyptian government and its people, marks a significant victory in the global fight against malaria. […]
Real Estate UAE

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

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
Gitex Interviews

Confluent is in for the long haul in Middle East

With cutting-edge data streaming solutions Confluent, founded in 2014, is an American technology company headquartered in Mountain View, California. It specialises in real-time data streaming solutions built on Apache Kafka, an open-source platform that handles continuous data flows. Confluent enables organisations to access and manage data in motion, providing a
Gitex Tech

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

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
Gitex

Middle East data centre sector’s growing role reviewed

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 […]
Cybersecurity Gitex

Cybersecurity in focus at GITEX Global 2024

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 […]
Crypto

UAE crypto market grows 42% YoY

Boosted by institutional investment and government push The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has solidified its position as the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region’s third-largest cryptocurrency economy, receiving a staggering $34 billion in cryptocurrencies from July 2023 to June 2024. This remarkable figure represents a 42% year-on-year growth, significantly outpacing
Business

Deloitte unveils AI Factory as a Service in the Middle East

Powered by NVIDIA and Oracle Deloitte has launched AI Factory as a Service, powered by NVIDIA. This innovative service offers a specialised architecture designed to streamline the deployment and management of AI applications, enabling organisations to utilise advanced AI technology effectively and economically. The service, which also leverages Oracle’s robust enterprise
Business Tech

Totl eyes GCC rollout after stepping up to transform the UAE cashback ecosystem

Innovative startup’s QR tech is a game-changer In an era where digital transformation is reshaping consumer interactions, Totl, a pioneering fintech firm based in Dubai, United Arab Emirates (UAE), is redefining how businesses connect with customers. With over 700 businesses across the UAE onboard and $1 million in investments, app-based Totl offers customers a unique […]