Technology news and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
Technology News and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
du reported a strong first quarter in 2024, with revenues rising to AED 3.58 billion and net profit up by 62.7% to AED 603 million, driven by significant EBITDA growth. The telecom giant also launched “du Pay,” advancing UAE’s digital and financial inclusion, and continued investing in 5G and fiber infrastructure.
Presight AI Holding has acquired a 51% stake in AIQ, enhancing its lead in AI and energy sectors in the UAE. This strategic move integrates AIQ’s AI solutions with Presight’s big data analytics, aiming to boost operational efficiencies and expand market offerings, significantly increasing value across involved entities.
The 33rd Abu Dhabi International Book Fair (ADIBF 2024) introduces a pioneering digital payment system, making it the first cashless book fair in the Arab world. This innovative system enhances transaction efficiency, supports international exhibitors, and uses AI to monitor crowd movement and sales trends at the fair.
The cornerstone of Wahyd Logistics’ disruptive strategy is its digital Logistics Marketplace. This platform acts as a crucial link between businesses in need of logistic services and the providers capable of fulfilling those requirements.
The UAE, via the TDRA, is hosting the ITU World Radio Conference 2023 in Dubai, focusing on revising radio-frequency regulations and satellite orbits. The conference brings together global authorities to discuss policies impacting diverse sectors and emphasizes the role of radio frequencies in achieving Sustainable Development Goals.
Thuraya Telecommunications Company has partnered with AnsuR Technologies to enhance global business capabilities using AnsuR’s Asmira video compression technology. This collaboration aims to improve ISR solutions and situational awareness, with diverse applications across various sectors, leveraging Yahsat’s global network.
The UAE’s TDRA advises the public to report lost or stolen mobile devices to telecom providers, who will blacklist the device within 24 hours to prevent network access. This initiative aims to enhance security and privacy, with TDRA encouraging the use of protective measures like passwords and device-tracking.
UNESCO adopts UAE’s proposal to mark October 29 as the international day of coding and March 19 for digital education, signifying the UAE’s digital innovation drive.
Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE) conducted its annual Distributor Partner Conference in Dubai, focusing on partner innovation, profitable growth, and enhancing partner experience. The event featured strategic discussions on HPE’s Hybrid Cloud, Edge, and AI solutions, emphasizing the role of partners in the company’s ecosystem.
Hyundai has debuted the AI-equipped Sonata Smart Taxi at the Abu Dhabi Smart City Summit, underscoring its commitment to smart transportation solutions. The Smart Taxi features advanced safety, monitoring, and a lost and found system, aligning with Abu Dhabi’s vision for a smart vehicle industry hub.