Analysis Sustainability UAE consumers eager to learn about sustainability Interest in sustainability is soaring in the UAE, with 90 percent of consumers eager to receive more information on sustainable living, according to the Sustainability Trends Report 2023. The report was commissioned by Alibaba Group, the Chinese multinational technology company based in Hangzhou. Consumers are demanding sustainable and eco-friendly business practices, making it imperative for […] October 31, 2023
Banking & Finance Turkey embraces crypto amid currency woes Turkey has emerged as a significant player in the global crypto market, with $170 billion flowing into the country over the past year, ranking it 12th in the world, higher than markets such as Germany, Russia and Canada. The Chainalysis Global Crypto Adoption Index said the surge can be attributed to Turkey’s currency challenges and […] October 27, 2023
Tech Emirates companies turn to AI in pursuit of cybersecurity More than 90 percent of UAE organisations plan to increase investment in artificial intelligence (AI) technologies to strengthen their cybersecurity strategies, according to a study conducted by a UK-based market research consultant Censuswide and commissioned by Palo Alto Networks. UAE companies can make use of AI in their cybersecurity strategies by using it to analyse […] October 27, 2023
Tech Trash to treasure: how the Gulf is tackling e-waste Looking to buy a new smartphone? What are you going to do with your old one? Consumer appetites for the latest phones, tablets and wearables are making electronics the fastest-growing category of waste in the world. The amount of electronic waste in landfills worldwide is forecast to reach 74 million tonnes a year by 2030, […] October 24, 2023
Opinion Tech Halting the march of malicious bots To understand the extent of bad bot activity, organisations must first acknowledge their existence October 23, 2023
Tech Dubai calls for global unity to regulate generative AI Senior Dubai officials and executives have called for more global regulation of generative artificial intelligence, but dismissed the notion that the technology will lead to widespread job losses. “We need to be ready … We need to understand how we can regulate something as big as AI,” Khalfan Belhoul, CEO of the Dubai Future Foundation […] October 13, 2023
Analysis Tech UAE sets itself as the Gulf’s cybersecurity leader As the world rushes toward a more digital future, cybersecurity remains a paramount concern – and the UAE aims to be at the forefront of the field. The post-Covid era has experienced a surge in cyberattacks, prompting organisations to fortify their defences. Global weekly cyberattacks rose 7 percent in the first quarter of 2023, compared with […] October 12, 2023
Tech Investors to descend on Dubai tech startup show Expand North Star, the UAE’s annual technology startup event, previously known as Gitex Future Stars, is predicting the number of attendees to at least double this year. The Gulf state is hoping to capitalise on its regional dominance in tech startups, despite a recent decline in funding levels. Such businesses witnessed a slump of 75 […] October 10, 2023
Banking & Finance Late-stage funding tumbles for UAE tech startups Late-stage funding for UAE technology startups has declined sharply in recent months as the region’s risk-averse venture capitalists shy away from larger, high-stakes investments. The latest report by Indian market intelligence platform Tracxn showed only $25 million was allocated to late-stage startups in Q3 2023, a year-on-year drop of 75 percent. It reflects investors’ growing […] October 9, 2023
