A recent Amazon Web Services (AWS) outage on October 20, 2025, which affected over 2,000 businesses worldwide, has highlighted critical lessons for small enterprises in the UAE. The disruption, originating from AWS’s US-East-1 region, caused widespread access issues for websites, applications, and payment systems globally. Key Takeaways for UAE Small Businesses: The AWS outage serves … Read more
Abu Dhabi is leveraging artificial intelligence (AI) to revolutionize waste management, aligning with the UAE’s Artificial Intelligence Strategy 2031 and the Environment Agency – Abu Dhabi’s (EAD) Waste Management Strategy. The initiative aims to improve operational efficiency, develop advanced monitoring tools, and minimize violations such as illegal dumping, contributing to the emirate’s sustainability goals. Key … Read more
Abu Dhabi — The Abu Dhabi Judicial Department (ADJD) has rolled out a new artificial-intelligence-powered platform designed to handle notarial and authentication transactions entirely digitally, enabling users to complete tasks such as powers of attorney, declarations and contracts remotely with minimal human intervention. The platform includes the following features: The move is part of a broader … Read more
Dubai — Authorities in Dubai have apprehended a gang behind a sophisticated online investment scam that drained the life savings of a retiree. The victim, a former employee of over 40 years, had invested his end-of-service gratuity after being lured by a social-media advertisement for a high-return investment app. Initially testing the platform with a … Read more
Dubai — The Dubai Police force and Parkin PJSC, the emirate’s largest public parking operator, have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to create a smart, integrated system linking traffic and parking data. The agreement, signed during GITEX Global 2025 at the Dubai World Trade Centre, is part of Dubai’s push for smarter urban mobility … Read more
Dubai — The UAE is setting a new benchmark in data-centre infrastructure management following a memorandum of understanding (MoU) between Presight AI and Khazna Data Centers to deploy an artificial-intelligence-driven operations platform across Khazna’s network of 30 data-centres in the UAE. Key elements of the deal Implications and context What to watch next If you’d … Read more
GITEX Global 2025 Showcases Technological Innovations The 45th edition of GITEX Global, the world’s largest tech exhibition, commenced in Dubai on October 13, 2025. The event features over 6,800 tech companies and 2,000 startups from 180 countries, showcasing advancements in AI, quantum computing, biotechnology, and sustainable technology. UAE President Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum … Read more
Hyundai Motor Group, NTU, and A*STAR Launch Corporate Lab Hyundai Motor Group, in collaboration with Nanyang Technological University (NTU) Singapore and the Agency for Science, Technology and Research (A*STAR), has inaugurated a Corporate Lab at the Hyundai Motor Group Innovation Center Singapore (HMGICS). This lab focuses on advanced technologies such as AI, robotics, and 3D … Read more
Singapore’s Home Team agencies have revealed a slate of cutting-edge technologies — from a GPS-independent drone interceptor to AI underwater robots and autonomous in-prison supply vehicles — signalling their intent to stay ahead of evolving security threats. At the heart of the announcement was a drone interceptor built by the Robotics, Automation and Unmanned Systems … Read more
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