🏙 The First Metaverse Strategy //
Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai and Chairman of the Dubai Executive Council, has launched a metaverse strategy that aims to place Dubai among the top ten cities in this sector, contribute $4 billion to the economy and create 40,000 virtual jobs within five years.
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Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai and Chairman of the Dubai Executive Council, has launched a metaverse strategy that aims to place Dubai among the top ten cities in this sector, contribute $4 billion to the economy and create 40,000 virtual jobs within five years.
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Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Launches Dubai Metaverse Strategy
"Dubai is home to over 1,000 companies operating in the metaverse and blockchain sector, which contributes $500 million to our national economy"
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💰Good Replacement //
Google Wallet starts showing up on users' devices instead of Google Pay in 39 countries.
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Google Wallet starts showing up on users' devices instead of Google Pay in 39 countries.
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Google Transforms Google Pay into Google Wallet
It can store bank cards, loyalty cards, Covid-19 vaccination certificate, travel and other documents.
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👨⚖️ Earnings Breaker //
Apple faces an antitrust lawsuit alleging that the company has an illegal monopoly on contactless payments on its devices.
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Apple faces an antitrust lawsuit alleging that the company has an illegal monopoly on contactless payments on its devices.
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Apple Accused of Breaching Antitrust Laws because of Apple Pay
The Apple Pay fees brought in $1 billion to the company in 2019.
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📄 Law-Abiding Google //
Google will let non-gaming app developers in Europe use third-party payment methods and cut fees to 12%.
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Google will let non-gaming app developers in Europe use third-party payment methods and cut fees to 12%.
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Google to Allow Alternative Payment Systems in Google Play
By doing so, the company aims to comply with new EU technology rules.
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⚖️ Small Victory //
Twitter may accelerate its lawsuit against Elon Musk over its cancelled $44 billion buyout.
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Twitter may accelerate its lawsuit against Elon Musk over its cancelled $44 billion buyout.
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Trial of Elon Musk's Twitter Purchase to Begin in October
"He’s engaging in sabotage"
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Wednesday! Here's the morning news:
// Netflix loses 1 mln subscribers in Q2, 1 mln less than forecasted
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// World’s largest vertical farm opens in Dubai
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📊 TON: $0,9 | BTC: $23,3K
// Netflix loses 1 mln subscribers in Q2, 1 mln less than forecasted
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// World’s largest vertical farm opens in Dubai
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📊 TON: $0,9 | BTC: $23,3K
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🌐 Hey, Mark! Dubai is Getting Pretty Serious about Metaverse //
Dubai announced that Dubai Metaverse Assembly will be held in the city on September 28-29. After the launch of the Metaverse Strategy, this is a new step Dubai makes to become a global hub for innovations.
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Dubai announced that Dubai Metaverse Assembly will be held in the city on September 28-29. After the launch of the Metaverse Strategy, this is a new step Dubai makes to become a global hub for innovations.
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Dubai to Host Global Metaverse Assembly in September
The event aims at exploring how the new technology can be put to good use across different sectors of economy, discussing the potential of humanising its applications and leveraging opportunities across strategic sectors
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🤯 Israel Set to Become a New Centre for Quantum Computing //
Israel Innovation Authority allocates $29 million to build a quantum computing research center, which will help build a quantum computer.
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Israel Innovation Authority allocates $29 million to build a quantum computing research center, which will help build a quantum computer.
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Israel Commits $29 mln to Build Quantum Computer
In February, it was announced that Israel Innovation Authority and the Defense Ministry were planning to develop a new quantum computer that will cost about $62 million.
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😎 Industrial VR Launches in the UAE //
Microsoft announced the launch of its HoloLens 2 mixed reality headset in the UAE.
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Microsoft announced the launch of its HoloLens 2 mixed reality headset in the UAE.
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HoloLens 2 Headset Comes to the UAE
HoloLens 2 is widely used across key sectors with Microsoft Dynamics 365 business applications as well 200 others apps from its the partner ecosystem
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🏖 Heatwave in UK Disables Google, Oracle Cloud Servers //
Guys, it's been just 40C, are you serious? For us, in Dubai, it's kinda chilly...
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Guys, it's been just 40C, are you serious? For us, in Dubai, it's kinda chilly...
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Heatwave in UK Disables Google, Oracle Cloud Servers
A new temperature record of 40.3C has been recently fixed in eastern England.
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🍏 An Apple a Day Keeps the Doctor Away //
Apple published a 59-page report summarising all of its existing health features and partnerships with medical institutions, and suggesting healthcare is key to the tech giant’s future.
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Apple published a 59-page report summarising all of its existing health features and partnerships with medical institutions, and suggesting healthcare is key to the tech giant’s future.
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Apple Prepares to Become Major Force in the Healthcare World
Currently, Apple provides a wide range of healthcare services ranging from sleep monitoring and fitness classes to atrial-fibrillation detection and cycle tracking.
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⚡️Tesla Gets Rid of Bitcoins //
The electric car maker released its Q2 earnings report, saying it sold 75% of its BTC holdings for $936 million.
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The electric car maker released its Q2 earnings report, saying it sold 75% of its BTC holdings for $936 million.
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Tesla Converted About 75% of BTC Reserves into Fiat Currency
After BTC selling, the company has $218 million in digital assets.
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Thursday! Here's the morning news:
// After selling BTC, Tesla reports $2.26 bln in profit in Q2
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// New perks for Golden Visa holders in the UAE
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📊 TON: $0,94 | BTC: $22,9K
// After selling BTC, Tesla reports $2.26 bln in profit in Q2
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// New perks for Golden Visa holders in the UAE
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📊 TON: $0,94 | BTC: $22,9K
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👊 NFT Shall Not Pass //
Minecraft developer Mojang Studios has banned blockchain technology from being embedded in the game, as well as creating NFTs.
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Minecraft developer Mojang Studios has banned blockchain technology from being embedded in the game, as well as creating NFTs.
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Minecraft to Ban the Integration of Blockchain and NFTs
"NFTs are not inclusive of all our community and create a scenario of the haves and have-nots"
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🚀 Improved Visibility for Pilots //
Israeli company Universal Avionics Systems won a $33 million contract to supply Enhanced Flight Vision Systems (EFVS) for Boeing 737NG aircraft for AerSale Corporation. The ability to allow aircraft to operate in conditions well below published minimums may be a game-changer in the industry.
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Israeli company Universal Avionics Systems won a $33 million contract to supply Enhanced Flight Vision Systems (EFVS) for Boeing 737NG aircraft for AerSale Corporation. The ability to allow aircraft to operate in conditions well below published minimums may be a game-changer in the industry.
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Israeli Company to Create Night Vision System for Boeing 737
Universal Avionics will supply the ClearVision EFVS system, which is a certified combined vision system designed to enable commercial aircraft pilots to overcome degraded visibility situations at day and night.
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💦 DEWA to Spend Billions on Clean Energy Projects //
The Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) has allocated Dh40 billion ($10.9 billion) for investment in renewable and clean energy projects within the next five years.
Previously, we reported DEWA launched an Automatic Smart Grid Restoration System (ASGR), the first of its kind in the MENA region.
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The Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) has allocated Dh40 billion ($10.9 billion) for investment in renewable and clean energy projects within the next five years.
Previously, we reported DEWA launched an Automatic Smart Grid Restoration System (ASGR), the first of its kind in the MENA region.
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DEWA to Spend Dh40 billion on Clean Energy Projects
According to DEWA, almost half of the sum, Dh16 billion, will go into expanding electricity and water transmission and distribution networks
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🍸 Can I Make You a Drink? //
Originally developed as a fun addition for events and conferences, today robot bartender Cecilia speaks 40 languages and can take orders via voice or touch screen menu.
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Originally developed as a fun addition for events and conferences, today robot bartender Cecilia speaks 40 languages and can take orders via voice or touch screen menu.
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Israeli Robot Bartender Will Mix You a Drink and Tell a Joke
Cecilia is the first interactive bartender. Don't hesitate asking her what to drink - she will always offer a recommendation.
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Friday! Here's the morning news:
// Snap announces Q2 results, shares plunge 25 percent
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// Crypto.com customers will be able to use Google Pay as a payment option
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📊 TON: $0,92 | BTC: $22,9K
// Snap announces Q2 results, shares plunge 25 percent
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// Crypto.com customers will be able to use Google Pay as a payment option
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📊 TON: $0,92 | BTC: $22,9K
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🧠 The War for Talent //
As many UAE banks are increasing their digital presence, the demand for IT professionals with the necessary skillset is also on the rise. HR consultancies expect to see an increase in salaries.
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As many UAE banks are increasing their digital presence, the demand for IT professionals with the necessary skillset is also on the rise. HR consultancies expect to see an increase in salaries.
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UAE Neobanks Poach IT Professionals from Fintech Companies
Digital banks such as Zand or Wio have taken in by many new employees even before they formally launched operations.
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🖥 Epic Games Will not Ban NFTs //
Epic Games believes developers should be free to decide how to build their games and will not enforce its views on the users.
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Epic Games believes developers should be free to decide how to build their games and will not enforce its views on the users.
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Epic Games Will not Follow Minecraft's Ban on NFT
Epic Games CEO Tim Sweeney said that the firm will not follow Minecraft in banning NFTs.
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🤖 Robotaxis Are Here //
Chinese automaker Baidu launched a new version of its self-driving robotaxi Apollo RT6. The company says it costs nearly half as much to produce as the previous model.
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Chinese automaker Baidu launched a new version of its self-driving robotaxi Apollo RT6. The company says it costs nearly half as much to produce as the previous model.
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New Baidu Robotaxi to Cost $37,000
The future in which all taxis are powered by batteries and need no driver may be closer than you think.
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