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Milestone Systems acquires brighter AI adding state-of-the-art anonymization technology
Milestone Systems recently acquired state-of-the-art anonymization technology brighter AI, opening up a range of new opportunities for video technology with anonymization capabilities and privacy enhancement, which protects data and enables full data privacy. The addition of brighter AI significantly strengthens Milestone’s offerings for video management software, video surveillance as a service and video analytics and fuels the company’s ongoing growth journey…
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Hikma signs exclusive licensing agreement with pharma& to bring innovative oncology treatment to MENA
Hikma Pharmaceuticals PLC (Hikma), the multinational pharmaceutical company, has announced an exclusive licensing agreement with pharmaand GmbH (pharma&), a global pharmaceutical company based in Vienna, Austria. This agreement grants Hikma exclusive rights to commercialise rucaparib across the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region. Rucaparib, marketed as Rubraca®, is an innovative small-molecule oral therapy designed to inhibit poly (ADP-ribose) polymerases (PARPs), a family…
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Global Policy Makers and Tech Giants to Convene in Abu Dhabi for Inaugural Summit on Governance of Emerging Technologies
The Advanced Technology Research Council (ATRC) today announced the inaugural Governance of Emerging Technologies Summit (GETS), set to take place at the St. Regis Saadiyat Island Resort in Abu Dhabi on 5–6 May 2025. The summit will convene over 500 regional and international attendees to drive global collaboration on the governance of emerging technologies such as artificial intelligence (AI) and quantum computing. Organized…
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GCG Enterprise Solutions Expands to Deliver Cyber-Security Services to the UAE’s SME Sector
GCG Enterprise Solutions, a leading provider of Enterprise Information Management, Digital Transformation and Interactive Smart Solutions has announced the expansion of its service offerings to include world-class Cyber-Security Solutions tailored to meet the growth needs of the SME sector in the UAE. Aligned with its ongoing commitment to better servicing the needs of its clients and customers, the new value…
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DEWA’s General Assembly Approves Dividend Payment of AED 3.1 Billion to Shareholders for H2 of 2024
Dubai Electricity and Water Authority PJSC (ISIN: AED001801011) (Symbol: DEWA), the Emirate of Dubai’s exclusive electricity and water services provider, which is listed on the Dubai Financial Market (DFM), reported that its shareholders have, in the general assembly held on 21 March 2025, approved the payment of total dividend of AED 3.1 billion for H2 of 2024, with a record date of…
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HRH Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman launches the Saudi Architecture Characters Map to celebrate the Kingdom’s Architectural Heritage
His Royal Highness Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Crown Prince and Prime Minister, has officially launched the Saudi Architecture Characters Map, featuring 19 distinct architectural styles inspired by the Kingdom’s diverse geographical and cultural characteristics. It highlights Saudi Arabia’s commitment to celebrating the country’s Architectural Heritage, enhancing quality of life and modernizing the urban landscape in Saudi…
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DEWA invites international developers to submit expressions of interest for the 1,600MW 7th phase of the Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Solar Park, with 1,000MW of energy storage
Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) has invited international developers to submit expressions of interest for a tender to develop the 1,600-megawatt (MW) seventh phase of the Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Solar Park. This phase, which is expandable to 2,000MW, will use photovoltaic solar panels and a battery energy storage system with a capacity of 1,000MW for six hours,…
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Deem Finance and J.P. Morgan partner with a milestone $400 million securitization facility to support consumer and SME lending in the UAE
Deem Finance LLC (“Deem”), a Gargash Group company and a leading consumer finance provider regulated by the UAE Central Bank, has partnered with J.P. Morgan in a pioneering asset-backed securitization (ABS) to support its lending activities for consumers and SMEs. J.P. Morgan will be providing up to $400 million through a senior revolving facility backed by a diversified pool of…
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Journify Raises $4M to Define the Future of AI-Powered, Privacy-First Data Activation
Journify, a global provider of Conversion API (CAPI) and Composable Customer Data Platform (CCDP), has secured $4 million in funding. The round was led by global VC firm Silicon Badia, with participation from RZM and other strategic investors. This investment fuels Journify’s mission to empower brands with ethical, data-driven marketing solutions that drive precise audience engagement and measurable growth. With…
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RoboCAN targets 1,000 teachers for robotics certification – organisers
The organizers of the Robotics Coaches Association of Nigeria (RoboCAN) on Friday said the first phase of the scheme targeted 1,000 teachers across Nigeria for certification. Fasasi Babatunde, South West Regional Coordinator for Arc-Lights Foundation, said this in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on the sidelines of the launch of 2025 WRO Nigeria/Africa. NAN reports that…
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IOC and TCL announce long-term global TOP Partnership through to 2032
The International Olympic Committee (IOC) today announced a Worldwide Olympic Partnership with global technology company TCL through to 2032. TCL will be the official Worldwide Olympic and Paralympic Partner in the Home Audiovisual Equipment and Home Appliances category. TCL products will drive new experiences for fans and athletes, from digital displays at the Olympic and Paralympic to household appliances in…
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Digital Prosperity Awards winners announced at 4th General Assembly of the Digital Cooperation Organization
The Digital Cooperation Organization (DCO), the world’s first standalone international intergovernmental organization focusing on the acceleration of the growth of an inclusive and sustainable digital economy, has unveiled the winners of the Digital Prosperity Awards at a ceremony held at its 4th General Assembly gala dinner hosted by the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan, in the Dead Sea. Attended by high-level delegations…
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Geothermal Developer Ignis H2 Energy Raises $12.5M in Series a First Close
Ignis H2 Energy Inc. (“Ignis Energy”), a geothermal exploration and development startup, announced today the successful first closing of its Series A funding round, securing $12.5 million from a consortium of investors, including leading funds and private individuals. The funding round was led by alfa8 and includes a commitment from drilling contractor Nabors Industries, alongside investments from existing shareholders, private…
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UAE Launches Next-Gen GPS-Less Navigation and Secure Flight Control to Strengthen Aviation Security
VentureOne and ADASI Partner to Integrate Advanced Autonomous Flight Technologies Powered by TII – Perceptra and Saluki Unveiled at IDEX 2025 As dual-use technologies increasingly drive economies of scale worldwide, ADASI, a leader in UAV system manufacturing, has announced their adoption of two advanced autonomous flight technologies by Abu Dhabi’s VentureOne: Perceptra, a new cutting-edge GPS-less navigation technology, and Saluki, a…
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Ruler of Ras Al Khaimah, UAE, says ‘science is the bedrock upon which we build a sustainable future’ during opening address at 16th International Workshop on Advanced Materials
His Highness Sheikh Saud bin Saqr Al Qasimi, UAE Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Ras Al Khaimah, delivered an opening keynote address on the first day of the three-day International Workshop on Advanced Materials (IWAM), where he talked of science holding the key to building a more sustainable world and of how Ras Al Khaimah is committed to scientific…
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Xi meets China’s tech titans amid economic struggles
Chinese leader Xi Jinping met on Monday with executives from the country’s major tech companies amid domestic economic headaches and international trade conflicts, state media reported on Monday. Present at the meeting were Alibaba co-founder Jack Ma, Huawei boss Ren Zhengfei, and the founder of the Chinese electric car giant BYD, Wang Chuanfu. Observers viewed the Beijing meeting as a…
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UAE Begins Mapping Air Corridors for Air Taxis and Cargo Drones to Transform Urban Transportation
Initial advanced air mobility (AAM) regulations under development for the UAE GCAA and ATRC entities – TII and ASPIRE collaborate on technical expertise and airspace management The UAE has taken a bold step towards redefining urban transportation with the commencement of air corridor mapping and regulatory framework development for piloted and autonomous air taxis and cargo drones. This transformative…
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