Smartphones are now the most popular cameras. According to a study, out of the trillions of photos taken in 2024, smartphone cameras account for 94% of them. Despite this growing number, there is still a quality gap between even the best smartphone cameras and the average mirrorless counterpart. Moreover, while the main cameras get a lot of love, the telephoto cameras on many smartphones are a travesty.
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ADI Foundation Launches a Testnet for the World’s First Sovereign Blockchain Powered by GPU Computing.
ADI Foundation Launches a Testnet for the World’s First Sovereign Blockchain Powered by GPU Computing. The ‘ADI Chain’ – From Abu Dhabi to the World.
- Engineered and launched from the UAE capital, ADI Chain symbolizes Abu Dhabi’s rise as a global hub for sovereign digital infrastructure.
- Solving the Web3 Trilemma & Unlocking New Real-World Use Cases.
- ADI Chain aims to serve as the backbone for digital services across finance, identity, healthcare, sustainability, and other real-world sectors.
6 Ways the UAE Government Is Using AI to Deliver Smarter Public Services
AI is revolutionising how governments serve their people, and in the Middle East, nowhere is this more evident than in the UAE. With AI expected to contribute nearly 14% of the UAE’s GDP by 2030, the government has adopted a proactive, strategic blueprint for integration, building dedicated platforms and mechanisms designed to capture AI’s full potential. As one of the first nations in the region to embrace AI, the UAE has strategically embedded its use across public services, from legal systems to urban planning, to build a data-driven, immersive, and future-ready government that transforms citizen experiences.
Alfred Manasseh, COO & Co-Founder of Shaffra, dives into the key ways the UAE government is putting AI to work across its public service ecosystem.
Continue reading 6 Ways the UAE Government Is Using AI to Deliver Smarter Public ServicesCoursera Celebrates AI Appreciation Day with New GenAI Certificates and Specializations
MENA learners drive strong demand, surpassing 500,000 GenAI course enrollments on Coursera
16 July 2025: Coursera, Inc. (NYSE: COUR), a leading global online learning platform, is celebrating AI Appreciation Day by announcing an expanded range of AI-focused Professional Certificates, courses, and Specializations from leading industry and university partners. With this launch, Coursera’s Generative AI (GenAI) catalog now includes over 925 courses designed to equip learners worldwide with essential AI skills.As automation accelerates and industries transform, the need for reskilling has never been more pressing. With 46% of on-the-job skills expected to change by 2030, compared to 39% globally, the region is seeing one of the world’s most pronounced rates of skills transformation, underscoring the critical importance of equipping workers with new, in-demand capabilities.
Kais Zribi, Coursera’s General Manager for the Middle East and Africa
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Paymentology Expands Dubai Presence with New Office to Support Growth Across the Middle East
Dubai, UAE – 16 July 2025: Paymentology, the leading global issuer-processor, has announced the opening of its new and expanded office in Dubai, marking a significant milestone in its continued investment across the Middle East.
The relocation reflects Paymentology’s expanding regional footprint, driven by a fast-growing client base and rising demand for advanced, scalable payment infrastructure. With clients and partners including organisations such as Wio, Mamo, Mawarid Finance, and Zand, the new office will serve as a strategic hub for delivery, collaboration, and innovation, supporting digital banks and fintechs across the region with next-generation payment experiences.
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