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‘Controlling technology does not bridge the divide,’ says e& chief at WEF

‘Controlling technology does not bridge the divide,’ says e& chief at WEF

  • Hatem Dowidar said that while poorer nations may lack the expertise and resources to build AI infrastructure, governance and data sovereignty could unlock opportunities for decentralizing such technologies
  • Brad Smith pointed to Microsoft’s $1 billion investment, in partnership with Abu Dhabi-based AI firm G42, in establishing a data center in Kenya as an indication of decentralization efforts
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Aramco retains MENA’s most valuable brand amid ‘outpacing’ regional growth

Aramco retains MENA’s most valuable brand amid ‘outpacing’ regional growth

By GABRIELE MALVISI ·
stc group joins GCC telecom firms to enhance energy efficiency with Sustainability Innovation Hub

stc group joins GCC telecom firms to enhance energy efficiency with Sustainability Innovation Hub

By Arab News ·
UAE In-Focus — e& consolidated revenue reaches $3.54bn in Q1

UAE In-Focus — e& consolidated revenue reaches $3.54bn in Q1

By Arab News ·
Saudi Arabia in spotlight as top destination for startup investments

Saudi Arabia in spotlight as top destination for startup investments

By Nour El-Shaeri ·
UAE-based e&’s unit acquires Smartworld

UAE-based e&’s unit acquires Smartworld

By Arab News ·
e& ventures into the metaverse with launch of e& Universe

e& ventures into the metaverse with launch of e& Universe

By Arab News ·
e& partners with Manchester City to support young UAE footballers

e& partners with Manchester City to support young UAE footballers

By Arab News ·
e& becomes founding partner of Formula 1 Etihad Airways Abu Dhabi Grand Prix

e& becomes founding partner of Formula 1 Etihad Airways Abu Dhabi Grand Prix

By Arab News ·
etisalat by e& conducts first 6 GHz test in MENA region

etisalat by e& conducts first 6 GHz test in MENA region

By Arab News ·
Hub71 and e& enterprise open region's first AI Center of Excellence in Abu Dhabi

Hub71 and e& enterprise open region's first AI Center of Excellence in Abu Dhabi

By Arab News ·
e& launches region’s first telco NFT collection

e& launches region’s first telco NFT collection

By Arab News ·
UAE telecom firm e& launches the region’s first telco NFT collection

UAE telecom firm e& launches the region’s first telco NFT collection

By Arab News ·

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