United Arab Emirates (UAE) stories - Page 3
Alibaba Cloud boosts APAC presence with new AI centre, data hubs
Wed, 2nd Jul 2025
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paas
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data analytics
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digital transformation
Alibaba Cloud expands in APAC with new data centres in Malaysia, the Philippines, and an AI Global Competency Center in Singapore to boost AI innovation.
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.
Australia's property rules may push global capital to NZ
Wed, 11th Jun 2025
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northland
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devs
Australia's ban on foreign residential property sales may divert billions in global investment to New Zealand, which risks missing out due to unclear buyer rules.
QSIC partners with Wingstop to deliver curated music in Sydney
Fri, 6th Jun 2025
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data analytics
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cx
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martech
QSIC teams up with Wingstop to craft a bold, AI-curated music experience for the US chain's first Sydney outlet, enhancing its energetic brand vibe.
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.
InDebted welcomes Nic Chin as the new Chief Financial Officer
Wed, 9th Apr 2025
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saas
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fintech
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software
InDebted has appointed Nic Chin as its new Chief Financial Officer, succeeding Lachlan Heussler, to steer the company's ambitious growth plans.
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.
XChain expands transaction monitoring for UAE VASPs
Thu, 19th Dec 2024
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risk & compliance
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regulatory technology
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risk management
XChain has launched its transaction monitoring services for Virtual Asset Service Providers in the UAE, enhancing compliance and risk management in the sector.
Meta dismantles over 2 million scam-linked accounts
Fri, 22nd Nov 2024
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uc
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cybersecurity
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collaboration
Meta has dismantled over two million accounts linked to global scam centres, collaborating with law enforcement to tackle sophisticated online fraud schemes.
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.
AI market poised to reach $990B by 2027, report says
Fri, 4th Oct 2024
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semiconductors
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supply chain
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genai
Bain and Company's latest report predicts AI market to grow to $990 billion by 2027, driven by generative AI and sovereign AI ecosystems.