Daily Archives: May 9, 2024

Business & Investments

Tripling of global robotics market to US$189.36 billion by 2027

 Tripling of global robotics market to US$189.36 billion by 2027 and surge of AI drive STEMpedia on the hunt for future coders and innovators with Codeavour 5.0 International

Codeavour 5.0 International was hosted in the UAE where the number of AI professionals has quadrupled to 120,000 from 2021 to 2023

Date: Dubai, UAE; May 09, 2024

STEMpedia, an innovative tech-education ecosystem that helps students master the art of coding, has successfully conducted the fifth edition of its global ground-breaking innovation fest, Codeavour 5.0 International, at the Dubai American Academy on May 4th and 5th. Codeavour is an international Artificial Intelligence (AI), coding, and robotics competition hosted annually to encourage kids to bring out their inner programmers and make innovative projects using PictoBlox, a visual programming software to learn coding and AI.

It provides a platform for students to learn and effectively utilize the latest technologies likeAI, Machine Learning (ML), Augmented Reality – Virtual Reality (AR–VR), and Robotics. Codeavour 5.0 saw participants applying Pictoblox to develop innovative solutions that aligned with sustainability.

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Technologies

SAP Emarsys announces AI Product Finder, as demand for AI-powered retail booms

SAP Emarsys announces AI Product Finder, as demand for AI-powered retail booms

New research finds a massive 91% of UAE shoppers say AI has improved their
retail experiences 

Sara Richter

Dubai, UAE, May 9, 2024 – SAP Emarsys today announces its AI Product Finder, a new tool that revolutionizes how brands recommend products and personalize their customer experiences. The new Product Finder was previewed this week at the SAP Emarsys Power to the Marketer event at Josette, Dubai, and comes as a response to a significant rise in consumer demand for AI in commerce, with SAP Emarsys data showing 91% of UAE shoppers think artificial intelligence has improved their retail experiences. 

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Sharjah Children Reading Festival

Children expand their artistic potential making fairy lanterns at SCRF 2024

Children expand their artistic potential making fairy lanterns at SCRF 2024

An exceptional creative activity at Sharjah Children’s Reading Festival, the lantern is an artwork that can fuel youngsters’ imagination and skills including differently abled children.


Sharjah, May 09, 2024

The world of comics has an enduring charm for children and even adults, and the ongoing 15th edition of the Sharjah Children’s Reading Festival (SCRF) has provided a Comics Station that is a huge draw among children. The “Comics Lanterns” workshop at the venue has been helping children of all ages unleash their creativity and master the art of construction, design and luminous expression through a painstaking effort that involves great patience and concentration.

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Sharjah Children Reading Festival

Renowned chef Saba’s heritage-inspired vegan Ethiopian dishes are a hot favourite at SCRF 2024

Renowned chef Saba’s heritage-inspired vegan Ethiopian dishes are a hot favourite at SCRF 2024

At the 15th edition of the Sharjah Children’s Reading Festival, the young restaurateur and author introduced her native cuisine and culture to a receptive audience


 Sharjah, May 09, 2024

“Communal food preparations and eating form a big part of the Ethiopian way of life; I choose to prepare a lot of vegan dishes because my community from Tigray observes a vegan fast for almost 210 days a year,” said Chef Saba Alemayoh during the “Ethiopian Cuisine” cookery show at the 15th edition of the Sharjah Children’s Reading Festival (SCRF) taking place in Expo Centre Sharjah from May 1-12.

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Business & Investments

Dubai FinTech Summit concludes with over 8,000 visitors from 118 countries

Dubai FinTech Summit concludes with over 8,000 visitors from 118 countries

  • The 3rd edition of the Dubai FinTech Summit to be held on 7-8 May 2025, under the directives of His Highness Sheikh Maktoum.
  • The 2nd edition of Dubai FinTech Summit attracted over 8,000 visitors from 118 countries around the world.
  • Over 50 Memorandum of Understandings (MoUs) were signed during the Summit with global financial leaders.
  • More than 20 top investment management firms with investments in 12,000 companies participated in the Summit.
  • Nik Storonsky, Founder and CEO of Revolut inked expansion plans in the MEASA region, marking a significant step towards fostering financial inclusion through cutting-edge technology.
  • State Street Global Advisors’ President and Chief Executive Officer, Yie-Hsin Hung confirmed the reopening of its Dubai offices.
  • Dyna.Ai, the Singapore headquartered firm launched operations across Asia, the Middle East, Africa, Europe, North America and Latin America, with offices planned in the UAE, Saudi Arabia, and Nigeria.
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