H.E. Abdulla bin Touq Al Marri, Minister of Economy and Tourism, led the UAE delegation at the 66th series of Meetings of the Assemblies of the Member States of the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO). The meetings commenced at the Organization’s headquarters in Geneva, Switzerland,
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GS1 today marked 25 years of its presence in the country – empowering businesses and government entities with globally trusted standards that drive transparency, efficiency, and safety across supply chains. The milestone celebration coincides closely with a historic moment in global commerce today: in June of 1974, the very first product was scanned using a […]
Denodo, a leader in data management, announced the availability of the Denodo DeepQuery capability, now as a private preview, and generally available soon, enabling generative AI (GenAI) to go beyond retrieving facts to investigating, synthesizing, and explaining its reasoning. Denodo also announced the availability of Model Context Protocol (MCP) support as part of the
BITS Pilani Dubai Campus (BPDC) recently hosted a series of vibrant and impactful events that brought the campus to life — from a spirited inter-university cultural fest, to a heartwarming celebration of inclusion, and a dynamic showcase of technological innovation. Together, these diverse initiatives reflected the institute’s holistic approach to education, blending
Sheng Ding, President of SAVOYE, is pleased to announce the appointment of Julien Calloud as Chief Executive Officer, effective June 2025. This strategic appointment marks a new chapter for SAVOYE, a French company specializing in intralogistics solutions and supply chain software. With a strong technological foundation, recognized expertise, and a robust network of
H.E. Shaikha Nasser Al Nowais, Secretary-General elect of the United Nations Tourism for the 2026–2029 term, held a series of meetings with representatives of leading French travel and tourism technology companies. The discussions focused on advancing innovation and integrating cutting-edge technologies in the sector. Participants emphasized the critical role of digital
Denodo, a leader in data management, announced that it has achieved the Snowflake Financial Services Competency, recognizing its ability to help financial services organizations meet their unique data management, regulatory, and digital transformation needs using the Snowflake Data Cloud. The Snowflake Financial Services Competency is awarded to partners with proven
The all-new 2025 INFINITI QX80 raises the bar for luxury SUVs. Blending cutting-edge innovation with modern Japanese artistry, the QX80 is designed to deliver a seamless and immersive driving experience with its groundbreaking technology. INFINITI InTouch and Google Built-In At the heart of the QX80’s technology suite are dual 14.3-inch screens powered by INFINITI InTouch
The Czech capital city, Prague, recently hosted global tourism leaders for the World Tourism Forum 2025, held from May 12 to 13. The two-day event spotlighted innovation, startup development, sustainable practices and the role of artificial intelligence and emerging technologies in shaping the future of tourism. Organized by the Czech Ministry of Regional Development in
Al Ansari Financial Services PJSC (DFM: ALANSARI) (the “Group”), the largest non-banking financial services provider in the GCC, announced today the opening of Al Ansari Financial Services Solutions Private Limited (AAFS Solutions), its new business solutions centrein Hyderabad, India. Strategically located, the centre will serve as a business solutions hub for the Group,
Johnson Controls (NYSE: JCI), the global leader for smart, safe, healthy, and sustainable buildings, is celebrating 140 years of achievements and industry-firsts. Since its founding in 1885, Johnson Controls has continuously improved the built environment, delivering the first automatic sprinkler and then the first room thermostat shortly thereafter. Today, Johnson
TAQA Distribution, a subsidiary of Abu Dhabi National Energy Company (TAQA), has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Abu Dhabi Airports at the World Utilities Congress 2025 to explore opportunities to enhance the management of power and water infrastructure, and integrate cutting-edge technologies into the existing and future utilities networks across all
Following the 3rd edition of the Sharjah Public Finance Award, H.E. Khalid Ali Al Bustani, Director-General of the Federal Tax Authority (FTA), said that winning three Arab Region awards in both institutional and individual categories is another important achievement – adding to the Authority’s track record of accomplishments under its innovation strategy. The FTA’s
Stitch (www.stitch.sa), the unified platform for launching and scaling financial products, today announced the successful closing of a $10 million seed round. The Saudi Arabia headquartered company attracted investments from leading investors including Arbor Ventures, COTU Ventures, Raed Ventures, and SVC. The round has also had participation from various family
Ajman University (AU), one of the region’s leading non-profit institutions, hosted the 8th edition of its flagship Research Day, reinforcing its commitment to innovation, sustainability, and national development. The annual event, organized by the Deanship of Research and Graduate Studies, brought together faculty members, undergraduate and postgraduate students, and
Merck, a leading science and technology company, today announced the presentation of new oncology data across more than 12 tumor types at the 2025 American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) Annual Meeting, May 31 to June 4 in Chicago. The presentations include the Phase 3 MANEUVER data for potentially best-in-class pimicotinib in the treatment of […]
The Ministry of Economy participated in the fourth edition of the ‘Make it in the Emirates’ Forum, in the presence of H.E. Dr. Thani bin Ahmed Al Zeyoudi, Minister of State for Foreign Trade. Organized by the Ministry of Industry and Advanced Technology, the event took place recently at ADNEC Centre, Abu Dhabi, under the […]
Dell Technologies (NYSE: DELL), the world’s No. 1 provider of AI infrastructure,1 announces Dell AI Factory advancements, including powerful and energy-efficient AI infrastructure, integrated partner ecosystem solutions and professional services to drive simpler and faster AI deployments. Why it matters AI is now essential for businesses, with 75% of organizations
In a landmark moment for the UAE’s innovation landscape, SUTSNAX (formerly known as ASPIRELI) has officially inaugurated its state-of-the-art Research, Development & Testing Lab at the Sharjah Research, Technology & Innovation Park (SRTIP). This major move signifies not only a strategic regional expansion, but also a bold step to offer validation services to all
C3, a B Corp™ certified impact platform that supports entrepreneurs across the region, today launched the Enersol Energy Challenge, a bold new entrepreneurship programme that will identify and support startups with high potential to transform the energy sector. The programme has been created by Enersol, the pioneering joint venture by ADNOC Drilling and Alpha Dhabi, […]





























