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HONOR launches app for the visually impaired
HONOR announced the launch of PocketVision, an AI-powered app that makes it easier for the visually impaired and people with low vision to read. According to WHO, it is estimated that approximately 1....
Emirati designers begin training under fashion entrepreneurship programme
This third edition of ‘Azyame’, the flagship fashion entrepreneurship programme by Irthi Contemporary Craft Council (Irthi), an affiliate of NAMA Women Advancement Establishment (NAMA), in partnership...
Dubai-based startup launches school bus safety smart device
Dubai-based startup, Almas Robotics launched its new “Safe Bus” smart device which uses artificial intelligence technology to track passengers on school buses with the aim of improving safety standard...
First agriculture-tech hackathon in Saudi Arabia
King Abdul Aziz City for Science and Technology (KACST), represented by the Badir Program for Technology Incubators and Accelerators, and in collaboration with Faisal bin Mishal bin Saud bin Abdulaziz...
11 startups join Plug and Play ADGM accelerator program
Plug and Play, the largest global innovation platform, and Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM), the leading international financial centre based in Abu Dhabi, announced today the startups participating in ...
Jadarah accelerator programme selects 22 candidates
Jadarah, the intensive 5-month talent accelerator programme founded by Seera Group presents their final 22 candidates who are taking part in the second edition of the programme commencing this month.
100 Energy start up firms to feature at World Energy Congress
Hi-tech mobile solar containers that can provide energy in remote parts of Africa, an alternative to firewood made of sugarcane waste and a driverless electric haulage vehicle – are among the im...
Wissam Khoury leads Finastra
Finastra has appointed Wissam Khoury to lead its Asia Pacific (APAC) business. In this new expanded role as Senior Vice President and General Manager for Middle East and Africa (MEA) and APAC, Wissam ...
What workers really want??
Perks at work have become a source of pride and a competitive differentiator for companies vying for top talent. Stocked fridges, catered meals, on-site fitness facilities, laundry services and compli...