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UAE AI Minister announces reskilling initiative to boost job security in age of AI

News Desk 1 19/10/2023

His Excellency Omar Sultan Al Olama, Minister of State for Artificial Intelligence, Digital Economy, and Remote Work Applications on Wednesday announced a pioneering initiative aimed at empowering the UAE workforce to keep pace with developments in AI technology. His Excellency made the

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DoH announces collaboration with Microsoft

News Desk 1 18/10/2023

On the sidelines of GITEX Global Week 2023, the Department of Health – Abu Dhabi (DoH), the regulator of the healthcare sector in the emirate of Abu Dhabi, signed an agreement with Microsoft, to advance the use of generative Artificial Intelligence (AI) in the healthcare sector. Through the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), the two entities […]

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UAE calls for global consensus on AI governance

News Desk 1 16/10/2023

Dubai, United Arab of Emirates — The UAE’s AI minister on Wednesday urged countries to come to a consensus on AI governance sooner than it came to the Paris Agreement, which took years to take shape and come into force. His Excellency Omar Al Olama, UAE Minister of State for Artificial Intelligence, Digital Economy & […]

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Dubai RTA launches AI-powered initiatives at GITEX Global 2023

Arnold Pinto 14/10/2023 0

Model of world’s first 3D printed abra goes on display Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) is launching AI and big data-powered initiatives at GITEX Global – the world’s largest tech and startup show – held at Dubai World Trade Centre from October 16-20, 2023. New smart gate At its stand at GITEX Global 2023, […]

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‘Governments must shift focus from creating regulation to ensuring compliance’ says AI expert

News Desk 1 13/10/2023

Governments must shift their focus from developing ethical AI regulations to ensuring compliance given the rapid pace at which generative AI is being developed and adopted. That is according to regulatory experts speaking today at the Dubai Assembly for Generative AI. “We are not regulating AI itself more than we are regulating traditional computers; we […]

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‘Creatives should not fear AI’, says Snapchat

News Desk 1 13/10/2023

Generative AI is dismantling the barriers that have traditionally made the creative sector inaccessible to many people, rather than threatening to put artists out of jobs, according to one of Snapchat’s top executives. “Fear that AI is taking over in the creative sectors is not justified,” Georg Wolfart, Head of Public Policy, Snap Inc., told […]

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Accessibility sets generative AI apart, Dubai assembly hears

News Desk 1 12/10/2023

Generative AI’s key differentiator lies in its accessibility through a natural language interface, explained Dr Martin Heinig, Senior Vice President, Head of SAP New Ventures and Technologies and Managing Director, SAP Labs Berlin, at the Dubai Assembly for Generative AI on Wednesday. During a keynote titled ‘SAP: Future-Proofing Organizations with GenAI’, he explained

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AGBI assembles international panel of experts

News Desk 1 12/10/2023

Arabian Gulf Business Insight (AGBI), the next-generation business news platform, has announced it will host an exclusive, invite-only VIP reception that will convene some of the brightest minds from around the world to discuss emerging trends and opportunities brought by artificial intelligence (AI). Taking place from 6:30pm-9:30pm at DIFC’s Capital Club on 15 November,

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AI set to increase productivity, foster creativity and scale human abilities to new levels

News Desk 1 12/10/2023

Uptake of generative AI tools has scaled much quicker than the uptake of previous revolutionary technologies such as the Internet and mobile phones. During the Dubai Assembly for Generative AI on Wednesday, a senior executive from Microsoft said ChatGPT secured 100 million users in just 3 months, compared to 7 years for the Internet and […]

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‘AI could automate everyday tasks in the next 18 months’, says PwC Middle East at Dubai Assembly for Gen AI

News Desk 1 12/10/2023

PwC Middle East expects Generative AI (GenAI) to be able to automate a significant part of day-to-day tasks in the next 18-20 months. Speaking at the panel discussion, GenAI Today, AGI Tomorrow, at the Dubai Assembly for Generative AI on Wednesday, Ali Hosseini, Chief Digital Officer at PwC Middle East said evolution to Artificial General Intelligence (AGI) […]

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Dubai showcases creative potential of generative AI in art during Dubai Assembly for Generative AI

News Desk 1 12/10/2023

Dubai has painted a new picture of how humans and generative AI might interact in the future, offering a glimpse into the seemingly limitless creative potential of generative AI. During a series of exhibitions and innovations showcased at the Dubai Assembly for Generative AI, the Dubai Future Foundation (DFF) brought artists and technologists together to […]

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‘climate action to benefit most from AI boom’

News Desk 1 12/10/2023

Fields such as climate action and drug discovery will be among the greatest beneficiaries of the generative AI boom currently taking place, according to one of Deloitte’s digital experts. Costi Perricos, Partner, Global AI Leader at Deloitte, told the Dubai Assembly for Generative AI on Wednesday that the industrial and pharmaceutical sectors are among those […]

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AI is Revolutionizing Animal Welfare in Season 15 of Stars Of Science

News Desk 1 09/10/2023

Doha, Qatar — After intense challenges and rigorous evaluations, five contestants on Season 15 of Stars of Science – Qatar Foundation’sArab edutainment TV show that promotes scientific innovation in the region – have proceeded towards the next stage of the competition, known as the ‘design’ stage. With two more participants eliminated in the last two […]

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Coursera Translates 4,000 Courses into Arabic

News Desk 1 09/10/2023

Coursera, Inc. (NYSE: COUR), a leading online learning platform, announced several new initiatives to improve access to high-quality education in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and better serve the local needs of learners and institutions in the country. These efforts include launching a large catalog of learning content in Arabic and AI-powered features to make […]

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Vectra AI demos unique cybersecurity asset for hybrid networks at GITEX Global 2023

Arnold Pinto 07/10/2023 0

New platform nixes hybrid attacks at speed and scale The highlight of Vectra AI’s exhibitor participation at GITEX Global (October 16-20, 2023) at Dubai World Trade Centre (DWTC) is the all-new Vectra AI Platform a first-of-its-kind cybersecurity platform built purely for the hybrid environment. Headquartered in San Jose, California, Vectra AI is a global leader […]

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The Future of Work in the Age of AI

News Desk 1 04/10/2023

From chatbots to virtual assistants, there’s no denying that artificial intelligence (AI) is already deeply imbedded in our day-to-day lives. When we talk about AI, however, there still seems to be an undercurrent of fear that ‘the robots are coming for our jobs’. And while it’s true that some roles will be made obsolete as […]

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Freshworks Report Reveals Massive Opportunity for IT Leaders Leveraging AI 

News Desk 1 28/09/2023

Freshworks Inc. (NASDAQ: FRSH) today released the findings of its second annual “State of Workplace Technology” report, which found a 71% increase in the number of software applications on IT team’s work computers over the last year[1]. To manage this spiraling complexity, the report found that IT pros—especially senior leaders and younger generations—are embracing AI […]

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Surge in international demand spurs GITEX GLOBAL, Expand North Star to take over the city of Dubai at two mega venues

News Desk 1 28/09/2023

The surge in international demand has rallied the world’s largest tech and start-up event to scale even higher and bigger in 2023, spearheading a global tech takeover across two Dubai mega venues next month. The 43rd edition of GITEX GLOBAL will take place from 16-20 October 2023, the blockbuster tech showpiece once again reaching full […]

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NATIONAL EXPERTS PROGRAM’S ALUMNI DISCUSS HOW AI WILL TRANSFORM THE UAE

News Desk 1 28/09/2023

Three alumni of the third cohort of the National Experts Program (NEP 3.0) explored the impact of artificial intelligence (AI) in key industry sectors for the UAE during a panel discussion hosted by Mohamed bin Zayed University of Artificial Intelligence (MBZUAI). Dr. Abdulla Al Shimmari, Dr. Ameena Al-Sumaiti and Abdulla Alshehhi discussed the potential of […]

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NATIONAL EXPERTS PROGRAM’S ALUMNI DISCUSS HOW AI WILL TRANSFORM THE UAE

News Desk 1 27/09/2023

Three alumni of the third cohort of the National Experts Program (NEP 3.0) explored the impact of artificial intelligence (AI) in key industry sectors for the UAE during a panel discussion hosted by Mohamed bin Zayed University of Artificial Intelligence (MBZUAI). Dr. Abdulla Al Shimmari, Dr. Ameena Al-Sumaiti and Abdulla Alshehhi discussed the potential of […]