Monthly Archives: September 2024

Shopping & Promotions

Union Coop Introduces ‘Wallet’ on Its Smart App and E-Commerce Store

The cooperative seeks to offer a pleasant digital experience to its consumers through the recent updates

Dubai, UAE:

Dr. Suhail Al Bastaki, Community Relations Officer at Union Coop, confirmed that the cooperative is continuously striving to stay ahead of technological advancements and innovations in the retail sector. Union Coop has introduced a new feature on its online store (Smart App) and website that allows shoppers to create their own electronic wallet. This initiative aims to enhance payment options for their purchases in all the 27 cooperative outlets located across Dubai.

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Featured

Abu Dhabi Customs Organizes a Forum Entitled “Together We Rise” to Highlight Future Goals and Enhance Employee Well-being

Abu Dhabi Customs: September 2024

Abu Dhabi Customs hosted its annual “Together We Rise” forum under the theme “With Positivity and Dedication, We Achieve Balance and Leadership.” The event focused on outlining future goals and improving employee well-being by promoting a healthy lifestyle, positive thinking, and essential life skills. This initiative aligns with the Abu Dhabi Government’s vision and the National Strategy for Wellbeing 2031 and enhances its position to be the happiest country in the world.

The forum was held at SeaWorld Abu Dhabi, Yas Island—the world’s largest indoor marine theme park. Attendees included H.E. Rashed Lahej Al Mansoori, Director General of Abu Dhabi Customs, along with senior executives, officials, and a large group of employees.

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Technologies

Inception launches next version of the JAIS Chat app with two new AI Models and enhanced audio capabilities

Advancing AI capabilities on-the-go for Arabic-speaking regions, with enhanced accessibility on mobile devices and tablets

9 SEPTEMBER 2024 – ABU DHABI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES: Inception, a G42 company specializing in AI-native products, today announced the integration of JAIS 70B, K2-Diamond-Chat and advanced audio services into the latest release of the JAIS Chat mobile app.

Eric Xing, MBZUAI President and University Professor.

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Business & Investments

Emirates Development Bank Launches AI Wave Program to Embed AI Across the Organization

In line with the UAE’s Artificial Intelligence Strategy 2031:

Emirates Development Bank Launches AI Wave Program to Embed AI Across the Organization

Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, 8 September 2024 – Emirates Development Bank (“EDB”), the key financial engine of economic development and industrial advancement in the UAE, has launched its internal AI Wave program, a strategic initiative designed to enhance organization-wide AI literacy and adoption. In alignment with the UAE’s Artificial Intelligence Strategy 2031, the program aims to support the UAE’s position as a global leader in AI innovation while improving government efficiency by advancing banking services through the effective integration of AI technologies.

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Education

Gulf Medical University Leads Major Collaboration with Top Chinese Universities

  • Zhejiang University PhD Students Undertake Research Internships at Gulf Medical University, Strengthening Global Academic Ties

Ajman, UAE – September 9, 2024 – A group of six female PhD students from the Zhejiang University School of Medicine (China) have successfully completed their research internships at the Gulf Medical University led Thumbay Research Institute for Precision Medicine in the United Arab Emirates. The students’ summer 2024 internship provided a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience with state-of-the-art technological platforms, including Affymetrix, Next-Generation Sequencing (NGS), confocal microscopy, liquid biopsy techniques, and zebra fish facilities. The program was instrumental in enriching their knowledge and practical skills in the field of translational cancer research, particularly in cancer immunobiology.

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