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23/11/2024
UAE to Lift Drone Activity Restrictions Starting 25th November 2024
The Ministry of Interior UAE, in partnership with key authorities, is introducing new measures to ensure safe and regulated drone operations across the UAE. A phased national platform, launching this month, will centralize drone registration, airspace permissions, and operational guidelines.
Companies and government agencies can apply for permits and access updated regulations via the UAE Drones mobile app or drones.gov.ae. Enhanced safety features like remote identification systems will be mandatory for all drones.
This initiative aligns with the UAE’s vision for innovation and economic growth while prioritizing public safety.
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The Dubai Electricity & Water Authority - DEWA Sustainability and Innovation Centre celebrated the graduation of its fourth Cleantech Youth Programme cohort! 🎓 This initiative empowers university students with knowledge and skills in clean energy, climate action, and entrepreneurship, supporting Dubai’s vision for a sustainable future.
With over 165 applications from 30+ universities, the programme continues to attract top talent, fostering the next generation of innovators to tackle climate challenges and drive the energy transition. 🌱💡
Vertiv’s 2025 forecast highlights AI’s transformative impact on the data center industry.
Key trends include:
💡 Evolving power and cooling systems for high-density computing
🌱 Focus on energy efficiency and alternative power sources
🤝 Industry collaboration to scale AI adoption
🔒 AI’s dual role in enhancing and challenging cybersecurity
With growing regulatory attention, the industry is prioritizing sustainable, secure, and scalable solutions to meet future demands.
Join the global leaders in safety, security, and fire protection from January 14-16, 2025, at the Dubai World Trade Centre. With 1,200+ exhibitors and 42,000+ trade visitors, this 26th edition will showcase cutting-edge technologies like AI, IoT, and blockchain.
As the official media partner, TECHx will bring you live updates and exclusive insights.
📌 Don’t miss it—register today!
HH Sheikh Mansoor Bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum.
Global Media Congress 2024: Shaping the Future of Media!
Under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, this landmark event brings together global media leaders to tackle industry challenges and explore innovation in digital transformation, AI, and storytelling.
Key sessions include:
🔹 "What Keeps You Up at Night?": Media credibility, AI ethics, and digital transformation.
🔹 "The AI-Powered Newsroom": Redefining journalism with advanced tech.
🔹 "The Streaming Surge": The future of digital entertainment.
Stay tuned for groundbreaking insights and strategies reshaping the media landscape!
His Highness Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan | Vice President, Deputy Prime Minister, and Chairman of the Presidential Court
Criminals are preparing for the next game-changer—is law enforcement ready with the technological response?
The Intersec Expo Policing Conference brings together global leaders to shape bold, innovative security strategies. A vital platform for sharing insights, exploring emerging tech, and building unified responses to the evolving challenges police and law enforcement face today.
Criminals are preparing for the next game-changer—is law enforcement ready with the technological response? The Intersec Policing Conference brings together ...
22/11/2024
Deloitte has extended its alliance with Anaplan to the GCC markets, bringing enhanced business planning solutions to the region. This collaboration will help organizations streamline decision-making and access advanced analytics tools for strategic growth. By leveraging Deloitte's local expertise and Anaplan’s cloud-based platform, businesses can optimize their planning processes and drive long-term success. Deloitte continues to be recognized as Anaplan's “Global Partner of the Year,” emphasizing the value of their tailored solutions for the GCC region’s evolving needs.
Dayne Turbitt | Managing Director – EMEA | Anaplan
Jesper Simony | Partner | Deloitte Middle East
The Ministry of Energy and Infrastructure (MoEI) showcased the UAE's commitment to sustainable construction and climate action at COP29 Azerbaijan. Highlighting eco-friendly building practices and innovative technologies, MoEI officials emphasized the importance of sustainability in infrastructure development.
A standout moment was the introduction of a 3D digital twin platform by Engineer Nisba Al Marzooqi, which creates accurate digital replicas of critical UAE infrastructure, enabling proactive maintenance and informed decision-making. This initiative underscores the UAE’s leadership in sustainable development and climate action.
Engineer Nisba Al Marzooqi | Director of Studies, Research, and Development, and CEO of Innovation | Ministry of Energy & Infrastructure
DXC Technology and ServiceNow have launched a Generative AI Center of Excellence to accelerate AI adoption and drive business transformation. This collaboration combines DXC Technology’s expertise with ServiceNow’s GenAI capabilities to optimize operations and deliver real results.
📊 Highlights:
✅ 10,000+ hours saved monthly through Now Assist integration.
✅ Success with clients like Swiss Federal Railways and Jollibee Foods.
✅ Over 2,000 ServiceNow certifications reflecting DXC’s AI expertise.
Howard Boville | Executive Vice President of Consulting and Engineering Services | DXC Technology
Erica Volini | Senior Vice President, Global Partnerships and Channels | ServiceNow
China Unicom Beijing and Huawei Launch World’s First Large-Scale 5G-Advanced Network
China Unicom Beijing and Huawei have deployed the world’s first large-scale 5G-Advanced intelligent network, revealed during the "5G Capital on the Way" event. Covering key locations like Workers’ Stadium and the Great Wall, the network offers speeds up to 11.2 Gbps and innovative AI-driven automation.
This milestone positions Beijing as a leader in next-gen connectivity, transforming industries and user experiences.
Yang Lifan | Deputy General Manager | China Unicom Beijing
Li Jie | President | Huawei
During European Cyber Week, Thales’s cortAIx team introduced an advanced metamodel to detect AI-generated deepfake images, addressing critical challenges like identity fraud and disinformation. By combining cutting-edge techniques like CLIP, DNF, and DCT, this innovation provides robust solutions for biometric identity verification and cybersecurity.
Thales continues to lead in AI security, showcasing its expertise in safeguarding against adversarial threats and enhancing digital trust.
Christophe Meyer | Senior Expert in AI and CTO | Thales [ cortAIx ]
A recent Intel survey reveals that AI-powered PCs could save users up to 4 hours a week by automating routine tasks like email drafting and meeting transcriptions. Despite their potential, 86% of consumers remain unaware of this technology.
Key features like real-time translation and enhanced cybersecurity are driving interest, but misconceptions persist. Intel Corporation’s Core Ultra processors aim to bring smarter, more personalized computing to the forefront.
Can AI PCs redefine productivity?
Robert Hallock | Vice President | Intel Corporation
Snap Inc. has opened its first Creator Hub, “Majlis Snap for Content Creators,” in Riyadh, marking a major milestone in its engagement with Saudi Arabia's 25M+ monthly users. The hub will empower local creators through support and educational programs, reflecting Snap’s commitment to driving creativity and innovation in the Kingdom.
Dubai Chambers of Digital Economy supports 485 digital startups in 2024!
Between Q1 and Q3 2024, the chamber facilitated a 380% YoY growth in digital startups, highlighting Dubai’s thriving tech ecosystem. Key sectors include AI, Fintech, SaaS, TMT, and Health Tech, alongside impactful initiatives like training 787 Emiratis in coding through ‘Create Apps in Dubai.’
With a vision to drive AED 100 billion annually through digital transformation, the chamber’s efforts align with the Dubai Economic Agenda (D33), strengthening global partnerships and the digital economy. 🌐
H.E. Omar Sultan Al Olama | Minister of State | Artificial Intelligence, Digital Economy and Remote Work Applications Office (UAE)
Genetec Secures #2 Spot in Global Access Control Market
Genetec Inc. ranks #2 globally in access control software for the sixth year, as per Omdia’s 2024 report. With a 28% CAGR, the company drives growth through innovation, unified solutions, and hybrid cloud leadership with Security Center SaaS.
🌍 Highlights:
▶ Americas: Access control as a business enabler.
▶ EMEA & APAC: Customizable, cyber-secure solutions fuel market gains.
Christian M. | Vice President of Product Engineering | Genetec Inc.
HP. (NYSE: HPQ) has launched the HP Enterprise Security Edition, a cutting-edge suite of security tools designed to safeguard business PCs against physical attacks on hardware and firmware. With enhanced protection, tamper detection, and pre-boot safeguards, the solution empowers IT teams to secure devices throughout their lifecycle.
As hybrid work and Work from Anywhere ( ) models grow, so do risks from opportunistic and targeted physical attacks. HP’s new security offering addresses these challenges, ensuring device integrity and resilience in an increasingly connected world.
Dr. Ian Pratt | Global Head of Security for Personal Systems | HP
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“…We believe that echoing the voices of opportunity & challenges associated with technological revolution to “inspire a collective opinion for a collaborative impact” is our humble contribution to the advancing excellence of this nation…”
Reports show that by 2030, AI technology is expected to contribute over 14% of the UAE’s GDP. However, the massive deployment of the complex AI systems in to the B2B and B2C markets is more of an educational and advocacy process. This is essential to popularize AI solutions across different stakeholders such as Product Vendors, Solution Providers, Distributors, System Integrators, Resellers, Retail Chains, SMEs, MSMEs, and Consumers of the UAE economy. This is certainly beyond the scope of the current marketing and distribution models. Inspired from the spirit of this noble vision, Interdev Group of Companies initiated its activities in media, starting with an exclusive media platform for technology affairs.
Vision
Championing the Gospel of Ever Changing Technological Trends at Par with the Dynamics of the Ecosystem
Mission
Platformization of all stakeholders from vendors to end-users of the technology industry value-chain, in a medium of an evolving digital space, for a collective opinion by means of data-driven dialogues and non-partisan deliberations
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“Evangelizing Technology”
TECHx Media operates with a clear mandate of mobilizing the platformization of all stakeholders from vendors to end-users of the technology industry value-chain. With a vision of championing the gospel of ever changing technological trends, TECHx media platform has active operations covering the scope of Content Creation, Deployment Platforms, Digital Media Syndication, Strategic Events, TECHx Awards, Digital Campaigns and Technology Advocacy.
