Author: Ashik Ahmed
Ashik Ahmed
Ashik Ahmed (Aryan) is a tech writer for Dubai News, covering a wide range of topics with a particular specialization in artificial intelligence and technology. With a keen eye for detail and a passion for the latest innovations, Ashik has established himself as a trusted voice in the tech industry. he is the founder and CEO of XovaTech, Offers computing, software, website dev, SEO, online marketing and also into celeb management and artificial intelligence. His in-depth analysis and insightful commentary provide readers with a comprehensive understanding of the rapidly evolving technological landscape. Whether it's emerging trends, groundbreaking startups, or the latest gadgets, Ashik's expertise ensures that his articles are both informative and engaging.
In a roundtable discussion at GITEX Global 2024, Peng Xiao, Group CEO for the UAE-based G42, highlighted the nation’s rising place in AI. Founded by Wang Xingjie, G42 is a powerhouse for AI innovation in the region backed by Microsoft. Xiao attributed this to UAE’s activities, such as Ministry of Artificial Intelligence and Mohamed bin Zayed University of Artificial Intelligence initiatives. He pointed out that these developments have turned the UAE from the country that used Artificial Intelligence to the country that adopts and innovates it. Most importantly, the country has pledged to harness Artificial Intelligence (AI) for the country’s…
In October 2024, at Gitex Global 2024, another one of the world’s largest technology exhibition and conference fair organized by Dubai World trade Center, withрип AI in entertainment emerged as the latest trend when Sheeraz Hasan showcased his Hollywood.ai and Bollywood.ai platforms to the tech world. This was a convergence of companies, startups with great talents, and those enthusiasts in the world of technology, addressing issues such as AI, 5G and smart city solutions. Both Hollywood.ai and Bollywood.ai belongs to Hasan, propelling the entertainment industry with the aim of creating disruptive content with AI and new methods of narrating a…
The Future Blockchain Summit 2024 has been launched in Dubai Harbour has launched the world’s leaders, pioneers, and the blockchain community. This latest event of this caliber will aim at dissecting the current trends and emerging prospects especially for blockchain and cryptocurrency investments and other potential applications. The theme of the summit- “Investments in Blockchain & Gaming”- steps up, as does one of the sessions chaired by Dr Marwan AlZarouni, CEO of AI at Dubai’s Department of Economy and Tourism, which underscored Dubai’s AI and blockchain leadership. Dr. AlZarouni continued: «Dubai is a city that promotes innovation, is open for…
GITEX Global 2024,the biggest technology show globally, will commence on 14th October this year in Dubai with massive global participation. Chaired by Digital Dubai, more than 45 organizations from the government and private sector will participate in a common pavilion. The pavilion will showcase latest progresses in Dubai and future technologies that will be launched soon. A major area of focus at the Dubai Government pavilion will be an AI section, highlighting the importance of AI in Dubai’s digitalization process. It also supports the objectives of Digital Dubai in improving the business, services, and programs provided by the government. Among…
The UAE Cabinet approved the country’s National Artificial Intelligence Strategy today with Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister, and Ruler of Dubai as the chair. Giving force to this ai policy are the Ministry of Advanced Industry for Science and Technology and the Ministry of State for Artificial Intelligence, Digital Economy, and Remote Work Applications. Apart from this, the country’s Minister of State for AI, Omar Sultan Al Olama noted that the UAE is involved in determining the AI policies and regulations on a global level. Its influence has grown in the regulation of artificial intelligence…
As more applications feature AI chatbots, observers are voicing their concerns on the negative behavioural modifications and specifically children’s and vulnerable consumers’ vulnerability to it. What these artificial intelligence helpers or companions do is they allow emotional outlet for a while and utilitarian function but also act as Disturbingly, there are emotional dependency and manipulation possibilities here too. AI partners are developed with human-like interaction models, user interactions are often with friendly interfaces, friends, helpers, or love interests. A well-know therapist Marisa Peer said that although AI provides some individuals with a companion, such ‘connection’ is devoid of personal experiences…
The session of the Regional Data and Community Development Forum, which took place at the Jawaher Reception and Convention Centre in Sharjah on the first day of the forum, was devoted to the topic of data collection in conflict areas. The session titled; ‘‘Strategies for Data provision in conflict and Humanitarian Crisis in the Arab World welcomed the audience to a very crucial topic of statistics in the Arab World. Ismail Lubad is an expert in statistics at the UN ESCWA and the primary discussant of the panel; Marwn Khawaja is the chief of the Demographic and Social Statistics Section…
Artificial intelligence is the new thing in the Middle East as research led by PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC) expounds. This is in line with the report on proactive government actions across the region and well-developed ICT industry, which sets the GCC up to benefit from improved efficiency, and thus more economic growth, amidst AI adoption. The PwC report cites five main factors behind the Middle East’s rapid progress in AI: rich capital formation, favourable ICT environment, government commitment, international linkages, and openness to ICT innovation. This technological advancement is being driven by the region’s sovereign wealth and venture funds on the one…
The World Future Energy Summit will take place again next year in Abu Dhabi from January 14 to 16, 2025, as part of ADSW. Organised with the support of Masdar, this event will pull together international CEOs and executives in energy and sustainability to discuss major topics including the Middle East as an energy powerhouse and the energy industry as empowered by Artificial Intelligence, in addition to sustainable development. The summit will look at carry on learning from the experience of the last event in 2024 and this will be based on how the Middle East is leading in investments…
The RTA or Roads & Transport Authority in Dubai revealed that it has set its target of generating an impressive AED 3.705 billion ($1 billion) by the year 2023 from digital income Streams. This has been a 16.8% increase from the prior year mainly due to the surge in adoption of digital transactions and products enhanced with artificial intelligence services as well as Applications. AI: The Key Enabler for Business Model Innovation and Digital Business Development Combined, the RTA completed a total of 821 million digital transactions, or 1% more than 2022; 15.3 million of these occurred in smart apps…