Missing People launches WhatsApp crisis support

As she sat in the woods, feeling scared and alone, 19-year-old Ros didn't know who she could turn to for help. The teenager had been self-harming and was afraid...

Technology must serve people and enhance quality of life, says Sheikh Mohammed

In line with the directives of President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed Bin Zayed Al Nahyan, His Highness Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler...

Metafare introduces a new era of immersive wellness across MENA region

Metafare, Saudi Arabia’s emerging immersive health technology company, is unveiling the advanced technology ecosystem behind its wellness platform, designed to redefine how individuals across the MENA region engage with...

Data centres aren’t enemy, they’re the future

For a bunch of unremarkable warehouses, they’re generating a lot of controversy. Data centres — low-slung facilities that house the server racks and energy systems that underpin the digital...

Philippines, UAE forge tech alliance under USA-led ‘Pax Silica’ initiative

The Philippines is strengthening its energy and Artificial Intelligence (AI) footprint; and, relative to its April accession to the USA-led Pax Silica Initiative (Pax Silica), its Department of Trade...

New tech is reducing Parkinson’s symptoms in patients

Ozzie Echemendia’s “second chance of life” came in the form of a wire that runs from his brain all the way to his upper chest. Echemendia is in a...

Google to invest up to $40 billion in Anthropic

Google is planning to invest up to $40 billion in Anthropic, the artificial intelligence firm confirmed, expanding a long-standing alliance between the two companies. The investment builds on a...

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UAE FinTech sector to reach $5.71b in 2029 amid rapid innovation growth

The UAE continues to strengthen its position as one of the world’s leading centres in the financial technology (FinTech) sector, benefiting from an integrated ecosystem that combines advanced digital...

Sharjah woman sues her neighbour for being bothered by her excessive phone calls

Technological advancements and the innovations they have introduced, particularly in the field of communication, have played a crucial role in bridging distances and bringing people closer together. However, despite...