United Arab Emirates (UAE) stories - Page 3
UAE tops world ranking for tech dependency & daily screen use
Thu, 11th Sep 2025
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digital transformation
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digital entertainment
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instagram
The UAE ranks as the world's most tech-dependent nation, with residents spending nearly 8 hours daily on digital devices and universal internet access.
Deel launches global business visa service to ease HR challenges
Thu, 4th Sep 2025
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hcm
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risk & compliance
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payment technologies
Deel launches Business Visas service to simplify short-term international travel, easing HR burdens amid rising global business trips and regulatory changes.
Heatwave boosts Huski's global sales of champagne coolers
Tue, 12th Aug 2025
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physical security
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clean technologies
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amazon
Taranaki's Huski sees global sales soar as its ice-free champagne coolers become top sellers amid record heatwaves worldwide.
KPMG & Hippocratic AI join forces to tackle healthcare shortages
Wed, 9th Jul 2025
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digital transformation
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genai
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llms
KPMG and Hippocratic AI partner to ease global healthcare staff shortages using AI agents that support clinical tasks and boost operational efficiency.
Tax Systems names Sanj Juneja Global Strategic Partners Director
Thu, 26th Jun 2025
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saas
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job moves
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tax systems
Tax Systems has named Sanj Juneja as Global Strategic Partners Director to boost international growth via a new partner ecosystem across key global markets.
Meta & Oakley launch AI sports glasses from USD $399
Tue, 24th Jun 2025
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agentic ai
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meta
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surfing
Meta and Oakley launch AI-powered sports glasses starting at USD $399, featuring a 3K camera, AI assistant, and water resistance for athletes worldwide.
Cisco pushes forward on AI with new partnerships & tech advances
Wed, 4th Jun 2025
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firewalls
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network security
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quantum computing
Cisco advances in AI with new partnerships, tech breakthroughs, and strong Q3 results, including joining the Stargate UAE consortium and launching a Quantum Network Chip.
Cisco joins Stargate UAE in major Abu Dhabi AI data centre push
Thu, 22nd May 2025
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digital transformation
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ai
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cloud services
Cisco joins Stargate UAE consortium to develop a 1 GW AI data centre in Abu Dhabi, partnering with G42, OpenAI, NVIDIA, and SoftBank Group.
Airwallex secures USD $300 million to drive global expansion
Wed, 21st May 2025
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fintech
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expense management
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airwallex
Airwallex has secured USD $300 million in Series F funding, valuing the fintech firm at USD $6.2 billion and fuelling plans for global expansion.
Proofpoint unveils AI-powered governance tools for compliance
Tue, 13th May 2025
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data protection
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hyperscale
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risk & compliance
Proofpoint launches AI-powered communications governance solution on AWS, enhancing compliance and archiving for financial firms amid complex regulations.
Intelligent transport market to reach USD $124.8bn by 2035
Thu, 1st May 2025
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smart cities
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data analytics
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iot
The global intelligent transport system market is forecast to grow from USD $41.7bn in 2024 to USD $124.8bn by 2035, driven by urbanisation and tech advances.
Kore ai partners with Inception to advance AI solutions
Wed, 16th Apr 2025
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genai
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ai models
Kore ai has partnered with Inception to develop AI-driven products for enterprises, enhancing solutions in key sectors across the UAE and beyond.
Pepper Cloud wins Google AI Award for WhatsApp CRM solution
Thu, 3rd Apr 2025
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digital transformation
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cx
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martech
Singapore-based Pepper Cloud has won the Google AI Trailblazers Transformation Award 2024 for its innovative WhatsApp Sales CRM, as it expands into global markets.
Binance secures USD $2 billion institutional backing by MGX
Thu, 13th Mar 2025
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crypto
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blockchain
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binance
Binance has secured its first institutional investment, a groundbreaking USD $2 billion from Abu Dhabi's MGX, marking a pivotal moment in cryptocurrency.
UAE cyberattack exposes new Sosano malware by Proofpoint
Thu, 13th Mar 2025
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malware
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supply chain
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cybersecurity
Researchers from Proofpoint have revealed a sophisticated email-based cyberattack targeting key organisations in the UAE, employing stealthy malware called Sosano.
Disrupt.com announces USD $100m boost for AI startups
Thu, 27th Feb 2025
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cybersecurity
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investment
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entrepreneurship
Dubai's Disrupt.com has unveiled plans to invest USD $100 million in AI startups globally, aiming to boost technological growth amid a challenging funding landscape.
Acronis report reveals 197% rise in email cyberattacks
Wed, 19th Feb 2025
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malware
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firewalls
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data protection
Acronis has revealed a staggering 197% rise in email cyberattacks in H2 2024, highlighting serious vulnerabilities as ransomware groups escalate their tactics.
New SparkCat Trojan targets AppStore & Google Play users
Wed, 12th Feb 2025
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malware
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advanced persistent threat protection
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supply chain
Kaspersky has uncovered a new Trojan, SparkCat, that stealthily steals sensitive data from app users by scanning image galleries on AppStore and Google Play.
Aussie & Kiwi firms lag in post-quantum crypto readiness
Wed, 16th Oct 2024
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cybersecurity
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it professionals
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skills shortage
A new survey reveals a worrying disconnect in Australia and New Zealand between awareness and readiness for post-quantum cryptography, despite rising concerns.
Research shows 94% of event planners consider AI for translation
Thu, 26th Sep 2024
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edutech
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ai
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education, learning & training
A new Interprefy report reveals that 94% of event planners would consider AI for live translation, indicating a trend towards multilingual support in corporate events.