Abu Dhabi stands at the forefront of the MENA region’s economic growth, boasting a 9.3% growth rate in 2022. Looking ahead, the emirate’s ambitious roadmap, the Abu Dhabi Economic Vision 2030, charts a course for economic transformation. A key goal of the roadmap is to substantially reduce reliance on hydrocarbons, with a target of achieving 64% of GDP from non-hydrocarbons sectors by 2030. Th
Interview:Peng Xiao Where do you see opportunities for artificial intelligence (AI) and cloud computing to advance the economic development of Abu Dhabi and the UAE? PENG XIAO: In these globally challenging times, becoming an independent, sovereign state in the digital domain is essential to facilitate economic development. G42 is focusing on AI, cloud computing, big data and other types of…
Interview:Ali Al Hashemi How can satellite-enabled internet-of-things (IoT) technologies boost telecommunications? AL HASHEMI: For the past two decades IoT has been largely enabled by terrestrial telecommunications technologies, such as 3G, 4G and 5G. However, the scope and reach of IoT services has been extended further by satellite communications. IoT is playing a larger role in bringing…
With a strong ecosystem in place, the coming years should see Abu Dhabi more deeply embedding advanced technologies in government and business procedures to propel economic growth. The emirate benefits from its advanced digital infrastructure, with the emirate and the UAE both having achieved high rankings in multiple global digital readiness indices. Governments across the GCC have traditionally been…
As Gulf countries continue to pursue plans to diversify their economies and unlock job creation for their relatively young populations, they are increasingly investing in the growing industry around competitive video games known as e-sports. The MENA gaming market is expected to expand by some 19% by 2025 compared to 2019, according to a June 2022 analysis by strategic consultancy RedSeer, reaching…
Abu Dhabi is poised for deeper integration of advanced technologies in government and business processes. With advanced digital infrastructure and high global rankings in digital readiness, the emirate is at the forefront of digital transformation. To attract private investment, federal and emirate-level authorities are implementing advanced digital government services, enhancing transparency and…
We are proud to announce the lineup of esteemed speakers at the 3rd Cyber Security for Energy & Utilities Conference, taking place on May 22-23, 2023, at the Grand Hyatt Abu Dhabi Hotel & Residences Emirates Pearl in Abu Dhabi, UAE. As cyber attackers continue to evolve their tactics, techniques, and procedures to evade the latest prevention and response methods, decision-makers must take…
The Smart LightingTech UAE will take place on 14 – 15 March 2023 in Dusit Thani, Abu Dhabi, UAE and will gather experts and key stakeholders from the public and private sectors to network, exchange knowledge and discuss latest urban projects and innovative solutions in the field of public realm lighting, exterior and outdoor lighting and the future of smart integrated lighting solutions. Key…
LEAP is the global platform for the entire technology ecosystem. With 40,000+ attendees set to join us from 1-3 Feb 2022, it's the place to connect with pioneers and disruptors, business and government leaders, entrepreneurs, and investors. Big tech CEOs are set to join the Keynote Stage including Kaspersky, Ericsson, Magic Leap, TataCliQ, Techstars, VMWare, STC, and Mobily. Joining the lineup of…
– The UAE is the most recent GCC country to announce 5G expansion – 5G is set to drive economic reconstruction and the uptake of 4IR technology – Question marks exist regarding infrastructure and customer interest With connectivity being widely recognised as a key driver of the post-coronavirus economic recovery, GCC countries are poised to benefit from the expansion of their 5G networks. Earlier…
