An expert group of panellists revealed how technology will change business operations in the future
Robotics
Artificial intelligence
Future farming: The flying robot fruit pickers that are set to make farms smart
Tevel, the start-up behind the flying autonomous robots, has worked for four and a half years developing the hardware and software to make the flying fruit pickers a reality
Artificial intelligence
Dubai robotics firm secures new funding to boost R&D, production
Micropolis announces seed round investment led by San Francisco-based venture capital firm, Mindrock Capital
Dubai retail sector
Carrefour rolls out robotic workforce across the UAE
Tally Robots which support stock management are being introduced at 11 stores across the UAE
Annual Investment Meeting
Video: What solutions can artificial intelligence provide to businesses in the Middle East? – AB Live
Dubai ranked first globally in attracting foreign direct investment (FDI) for AI and robotics, according to estimates by the Annual Investment Meeting 2019 (AIM).
3D printing
Video: The future of healthcare technology: Are there going to be no hospitals in the future?
Today hospitals are places where people go to for the diagnosis and treatment of their ills.
Artificial intelligence
GCC countries must lead the next industrial revolution
Mazen Pharaon, leader of Deloitte’s new Digital Delivery Centre in Riyadh says change requires a combination of training younger generations as well as international perspective as to what is working effectively elsewhere
Aerospace
Video: The era of satellite-repairing robots is here
As orbit becomes more crowded with satellites, the risk of catastrophic collisions grows.
Artificial intelligence
Video: The future of shipping – robotics and reshoring
Container ships may shrink in size if manufacturing moves closer to its markets.
5G
Gitex 2019: A look at the major announcements at Dubai’s top tech event
With 100,000 visitors, 4500 exhibitors from over 140 countries, GItex is without a doubt the biggest tech event in the UAE where some key announcements and revelations are made by the top players. Let’s find out what they were this year.
ABTV
Video: Does bias in artificial intelligence exist?
A black person is less likely than a white person to pay off their loan on time. A person called John will make a better programmer than Mary. These aren’t our opinions at all, but in fact, are decisions made by Artificial Intelligence in the recent past.
Arabian Business Enterprise Innovators Series
Video: Why is the introduction of innovation important in education?
One-on-one with Dr. Jose Berengueres, Professor of Robotics at UAE University, as part of the Arabian Business Enterprise Innovators Series, in association with UPS.
Artificial intelligence
Dubai robotic factory to process 12,000 daily orders to support e-commerce
IQ Fulfillment, the Middle East and North Africa region’s first robotic fulfillment centre, has opened in Dubai
banking and finance
From robotics to cloud computing: Where are the big investment opportunities?
In a decade or so, Asia will have the most dynamic middle-class consumer segment, offering great investment possibilities
3D print
UAE university reveals cut-price 3D printed robot project
Cheaper 3D printed robots could soon replace humans in dangerous operations, thanks to a UAE University project
Artificial intelligence
Automation Anywhere eyes opportunities in UAE airline sector
Company is also discussing setting up innovation centres and labs with UAE Government bodies
Alawwal Bank
AI an unprecedented opportunity for businesses, says Alawwal Bank MD
Experts at the Arabian Business Technology Forum have warned that the ‘hype’ surrounding AI is blinding many businesses to its possible applications