Author: Mahdeehassan
Dubai, UAE – July 2024 – The 5th annual STEM Best Practice Summit and Awards, organized by KITSPIRE and proudly supported by CASIO Middle East and Africa, successfully concluded, bringing together over 25 schools from across the region and more than 250 participants, including educators, students, and school leaders, to celebrate excellence and innovation in STEM education. The event, held at Dubai Knowledge Park Auditorium, featured a vibrant Innovation Exhibition where students showcased groundbreaking projects, demonstrating the transformative power of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics. The exhibition provided a platform for young innovators to present their ideas and inventions, fostering…
Dubai, United Arab Emirates Panasonic Electric Works Middle East & Africa (PEWMEA), a division of Panasonic Marketing Middle East and Africa FZE (PMMAF), has announced the opening of its Innovative Customer IAQ Experience Zone Center in Dubai. Launched in partnership with Al Futtaim Panatech and in collaboration with Rising Sun Electricals Trading LLC, the new technology hub features an expansive showcase of Panasonic’s industry-leading indoor air quality solutions in a hands-on setting. The Center, inaugurated on 13 July, offers customers the opportunity to experience the brand’s IAQ innovations, as well as interact with in-house experts so they can gain a…
The Ministry of Economy organized a media briefing to review the Federal Decree-Law No. 36 of 2023 on competition regulation, which aims to promote and protect competition in the country, combat monopolistic practices, counter harmful economic concentration of consumers, support the growth of economic sectors and boost productivity, thus enhancing the country’s attractiveness to domestic and foreign investments. H.E. Abdullah Ahmed Al Saleh, Undersecretary of the Ministry of Economy, said: “The law marks a new milestone in the UAE’s efforts to develop a leading legislative system for competition in accordance with global best practices. It provides a comprehensive legal framework…
Ericsson (NASDAQ: ERIC) has been named a Leader in the 2024 Gartner® Magic Quadrant™ for CSP 5G RAN Infrastructure Solutions, positioned highest for Ability to Execute. The report, released in July 2024, gives a market overview of the critical 5G radio access network (RAN) infrastructure capabilities, based on how Gartner experts comprehensively and independently assessed vendors who offer 5G solutions for communications service providers (CSPs) on their Completeness of Vision and Ability to Execute. This means that unlike previous reports that also covered core networks, this year’s edition solely focuses on 5G RAN. For the past three years, Ericsson has…
As the digital landscape in the Middle East rapidly evolves, the challenges and essential safeguards needed for the ethical and effective integration of AI technologies in businesses are becoming increasingly critical. The accelerated development and adoption of AI, particularly generative AI models like ChatGPT have brought significant benefits. However, the potential risks associated with these technologies cannot be overlooked. There is a pressing need for businesses to adopt proactive risk management strategies to address these risks effectively. Generative AI Biases and Ethical Standards Generative AI models are known to perpetuate biases inherent in their training data. These biases can reinforce…
Dubai, United Arab Emirates – July 2024: Engineer Dana AlSnih has officially joined the Board of Trustees of the Fakhr Al Arab Awards, affiliated with the American International Excellence Foundation in Florida. This recognition is due to her prominent position in the engineering world. She was officially honored yesterday with the red-purple sash and the Fakhr Al Arab Award trophy at the Palazzo Versace Hotel in Dubai. Dana AlSnih, a creative and pioneering architect, is globally recognized for her achievements and dedication to developing architectural solutions and engineering technology. She has designed and executed outstanding projects that have positively impacted…
Within their strategic expansion framework, Gray Mackenzie Retail Lebanon (GMRL) has recently announced the acquisition of NokNok, an online grocery shopping platform known for its fast delivery services. This agreement, signed in the first quarter of 2024, marks a significant milestone in GMRL’s strategy to extend its e-commerce presence and enter new market segments. This acquisition underscores GMRL’s commitment to keeping pace with digital development and offering practical and fast solutions to customers. Its primary objectives are to enhance Gray Mackenzie’s digital footprint, offer innovative services, and diversify product offerings to Lebanese consumers. By integrating NokNok within its operations, GMRL…
Blue, Al-Futtaim Group’s lifestyle and rewards app that offers benefits from the widest range of brands, signed a partnership agreement with Emarat General Petroleum Corporation’s loyalty program, EmCan, facilitating higher rewards and double earnings for members of both programs. Dany Karam, Chief Marketing and Partnerships Officer at Al-Futtaim Group – Blue, signed the agreement with Ali Khaled Zayed Al Falasi, Senior Vice President of Marketing at Emarat during a ceremony held at Al-Futtaim Group’s head offices in Festival Tower, Dubai. The partnership is aimed at significantly increasing customer benefits and rewards for members of both Blue and EmCan in the…
Hamdan Bin Rashid Al Maktoum Foundation for Medical and Educational Sciences announced the launch of the 2024 Summer Program for Giftedness and Innovation today (Tuesday, July 9). The program is organized by Hamdan Bin Rashid Al Maktoum Center for Giftedness and Innovation in Dubai and will run until July 23. The announcement was made during the opening ceremony held at the Foundation’s headquarters. Dr. Khalifa Al Suwaidi, Secretary-General and CEO of Hamdan Bin Rashid Al Maktoum Foundation for Medical and Educational Sciences, stated, “We are pleased to launch this year’s Summer Program for Giftedness and Innovation 2024. The program encompasses…
Riyadh, KSA – Fanera, a pioneering sports-tech startup, is set to transform the football fan experience in Saudi Arabia by leveraging cutting-edge technologies and strategic expansion plans. As part of our commitment to the Kingdom’s Vision 2030, Fanera is thrilled to announce our commercial agreement with the Ministry of Investment and our plans to relocate our headquarters to Riyadh, solidifying our presence in this rapidly growing market. Why Saudi Arabia? Saudi Arabia is not only a burgeoning market for football enthusiasts but also a beacon of innovation and technological advancement. The Kingdom’s commitment to hosting the 2034 World Cup underscores…