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MEA paper & pulp industry poised to cross over USD 20 billion on the back of big packaging push

  • Leading paper industry show, Propaper Dubai 2024 from September 17-19 offers a growth and market-entry platform for global and regional paper industry stakeholders
  • E-commerce boom and rising consumer demand for healthy packaging to push paper packaging to over USD 12 billion in GCC by 2032 at a CAGR of 3.8 per cent.

Dubai, September 17, 2024:    The Middle East and Africa (MEA) paper and pulp industry is on a growth surge, poised to cross over USD 20 billion in the next six to seven years, with GCC countries led by Saudi Arabia and the UAE at the forefront of a demand upswing for paper packaging products fuelling the rise, industry experts said today quoting independent market reports.

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Technologies

Another important step in advancing responsible AI to serve the world

ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates — Sept. 17, 2024 — As Microsoft Corp. and G42 continue to advance our collaboration, we are sharing two significant initiatives to help ensure that AI is used responsibly and serves the world. This work builds on the partnership we jointly announced earlier this year and marks the beginning of several additional steps we will announce in the weeks and months ahead.

Today, we’re announcing the establishment in Abu Dhabi of two new centers that together will advance our collective Responsible AI goals. The first, co-founded and co-funded by G42 and Microsoft, with the endorsement of UAE’s Artificial Intelligence and Advanced Technology Council (AIATC), will identify, develop and advance best practices and industry standards for the responsible use of AI in the Middle East and the Global South. The second is the expansion of Microsoft’s AI for Good Research Lab into Abu Dhabi, which will support AI projects that address key societal goals.

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Technologies

Premier ride-hailing app Yango launches in Abu Dhabi for seamless city connectivity

Abu Dhabi, 17 September 2024 — Get ready to experience a new era of urban mobility as Yango, the globally renowned ride-hailing service part of Yango Group, has teamed up with the Department of Municipalities and Transport, through Abu Dhabi Mobility (AD Mobility), to bring the city’s taxis right to your fingertips. With this exciting new partnership, Yango’s smart app now connects you directly with Abu Dhabi’s public and private taxis, as well as licenced private vehicles, providing seamless, efficient, and hassle-free transport for residents and visitors.

Now, you can navigate Abu Dhabi faster and easier than ever before. The Yango app is designed to make your journey as smooth as possible, whether you’re heading to a business meeting, exploring the city’s vibrant cultural scene, or simply commuting. The app’s advanced geolocation technology ensures that the nearest available city taxi is just moments away, ready to whisk you to your destination.

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Technologies

Snowflake at GITEX 2024: Empowering global businesses with transformative Gen AI and the AI Data Cloud

Dubai, United Arab Emirates; 17 September 2024 – Snowflake (NYSE: SNOW), the AI Data Cloud company, is thrilled to announce its participation at GITEX Technology Week 2024, the premier technology event held at the Dubai World Trade Centre. This year, Snowflake is set to demonstrate its cutting-edge solutions in Generative AI and data management, underlining its commitment to empowering businesses in the UAE and beyond.

Mohamed Zouari, General Manager – Middle East, Turkey, and Africa at Snowflake.

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Technologies

du and Huawei partnership empowers Emirati youth through exclusive educational visit

UAE national students participated in a two-day visit, linking academic pursuits to real-world industry insights for sustainable employment and professional growth.

Dubai, UAE, 17 September 2024: du, from Emirates Integrated Telecommunications Company (EITC), hosted a two-day educational visit for Emirati interns in collaboration with Huawei to promote Emiratisation and youth engagement. The initiative is a part of du’s commitment to fostering the next generation of Emirati talent, perfectly aligned with the UAE’s strategy for promoting sustainable employment and professional advancement. This collaboration is aligned with the company’s effort to inspire and guide the next generation of UAE nationals towards fulfilling careers.

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