Faced with a significant rise in demand for health care services during the pandemic, technology has proven to be a useful tool in overcoming the capacity limits of health care facilities in Egypt, Saudi Arabia, Jordan and the UAE. This report looks at how each of these markets reacted to the pandemic in its initial stages, the role of digital health services in improving access to information and…
Following GDP growth of 1.5% in 2019, a shift to a more expansionary fiscal stance in response to the Covid-19 pandemic and associated global economic downturn in the first half of 2020 has helped Abu Dhabi establish a springboard for continued growth moving forwards. While public spending and investment remain important drivers of economic expansion, a major overhaul of the investment framework a
Abu Dhabi’s ICT sector saw further growth in 2019, driven by major public investment in the digitisation of services for residents and businesses. The emirate and the wider UAE continue to lead the way regionally in rolling out 5G technology, with the UAE’s two national telecoms companies making significant investments in network expansion and upgrades. The emirate is also consolidating its position…
Interview:Omar Al Olama What expectations have been set for the UAE’s position in the field of artificial intelligence (AI)? OMAR AL OLAMA: When the printing press democratised knowledge in 1455, the innovation was welcomed in every civilisation except in the Arab world, where it was banned for 200 years. AI is at our doorstep and the UAE has decided to embrace it. We live in a digital world…
Abu Dhabi’s ICT sector saw further growth in 2019, driven by major public investment in the digitisation of services for residents and businesses. The emirate and the wider UAE continue to lead the way regionally in rolling out 5G technology, with the UAE’s two national telecoms companies making significant investments in network expansion and upgrades. The emirate is also consolidating…
With the world’s first graduate-level, research-based artificial intelligence (AI) university slated to open in the emirate in 2020, Abu Dhabi is setting the standard in global AI research. The Mohamed bin Zayed University of AI (MBZUAI) aims to be a centre of excellence for collaborative research, bringing academics, businesses and policymakers together to develop practical and innovative…
As the economic effects of the coronavirus pandemic continue to be felt globally, Abu Dhabi has sought to support small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with stimulus measures, whilecloud servicesoffered by local data centres are making it easier forpeople to work and study from home. To coincide with the start of Ramadan, the UAE government has begun to relax some Covid-19…
The event is under the patronage of the Ministry of Interior of the UAE. Key governmental decision-makers from across the safety, security, transportation, customs and cybersecurity industries will meet to showcase their visions for the future. Participants will learn about the latest advancements in technology and the most cutting-edge innovations in their respective fields. Learn how AI and machine…
Despite lower external demand and a sharp drop in oil prices from mid-2014, Abu Dhabi’s economy has remained resilient, growing by 9.5% in 2017. The emirate is working to consolidate government spending and reshape the economy through a decreased reliance on oil and gas, investing in areas such as research and development, technologically advanced manufacturing and other high value-added industr
Interview:Saleh Abdullah Al Abdooli In what ways is commercial 5G expected to accelerate digital transformations across the private and public sectors, and improve consumer experiences? SALEH ABDULLAH AL ABDOOLI: Etisalat has demonstrated strong commitment to sustaining its technological leadership by investing in emerging and next-generation technologies. Investment in 5G technologies has…
