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The HUAWEI Pura 70 Ultra’s Retractable Camera is a Gamechanger in Smartphone Photography

The HUAWEI Pura 70 Ultra’s Retractable Camera is a Gamechanger in Smartphone Photography

Huawei’s legendary P Series has long been considered a trailblazer in the smartphone world. The series has given us stunning-looking smartphones that kept pushing the boundaries of smartphone photography, from the dual camera modules to its most recent introduction of the Ultra Lighting XMAGE Camera. But this year, Huawei is shaking things up with a rebrand. The P Series will now be called the Pura Series, signifying purity and uniqueness. More than just a name-change, this evolution marks a new era for the brand. It will focus on improving all aspects of a smartphone including that contributes to the user experience.

And it looks like they have delivered. The Pura series not only boasts top-notch specs but also introduces a jaw-dropping new Ultra Lighting Pop-Out Camera. This ground-breaking technology, with its Retractable Camera Structure and Ultra Speed Snapshot capabilities, will redefine what we expect from our smartphone cameras.

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“We are into growth and not competition,” says Roman Shimansky from Yango Play at the Arab Media Forum

“We are into growth and not competition,” says Roman Shimansky from Yango Play at the Arab Media Forum

Dubai, United Arab Emirates; 30thMay 2024 – Yango Play participated in the Arab Media Forum, showcasing its commitment to growth and collaboration within the entertainment industry. This innovative forum, held under the directives of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE, and Ruler of Dubai, is part of the larger Arab Media Summit. It attracted over 4,000 industry experts to discuss advancements and innovations in media. The first AI-powered entertainment super app, integrates video streaming, music, mini-games, and Yasmina, an AI-based Arabic voice assistant with a human-like touch, Yasmina, aims to revolutionize user engagement and set new standards in personalized digital entertainment by adapting content and recommendations to individual tastes and cultural preferences, leading the way in transforming the entertainment landscape in the Middle East.

At the forum, Roman Shimansky, MENA Region Business Director at Yango Play, alongside industry leaders such as His Excellency Mohamed Al Mulla, CEO of Dubai Media, and Nasser Almomen, CEO of SHASHA, engaged in a panel discussion on “Streaming and the Future of Entertainment”. The panel delved into the evolving media and entertainment landscape in the Middle East, which is currently valued at USD 41.13 billion in 2024 and is expected to reach USD 59.10 billion by 2029, growing at a CAGR of 9.41%. They also shed light on topics such as the evolving landscape of the media and entertainment industry in the region, the impact of streaming services, and the significant role of localized Arabic content and AI in shaping future media consumption.

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Gartner Forecasts Worldwide Public Cloud End-User Spending to Surpass $675 Billion in 2024

Gartner Forecasts Worldwide Public Cloud End-User Spending to Surpass $675 Billion in 2024

Predicted Year-over-Year Growth of More Than 20% Spurred by GenAI-Enabled Applications at Scale

Dubai, UAE., May 28, 2024 — Worldwide end-user spending on public cloud services is forecast to grow 20.4% to total $675.4 billion in 2024, up from $561 billion in 2023, according to the latest forecast from Gartner, Inc. This growth is being driven by generative AI (GenAI) and application modernization.

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Snowflake secures Dubai Electronic Security Centre certification, expanding provision of its Data Cloud in Dubai

DUBAI, UAE, 28 May 2024 —  Snowflake, the Data Cloud company, has achieved the Dubai Electronic Security Centre (DESC) certification, enabling the company to extend its services to all markets within the Emirate of Dubai, including government and semi-government organizations.

Mohamed Zouari, Regional Director at Snowflake

The DESC certification is crucial for cloud service providers operating in Dubai, ensuring they meet the stringent cybersecurity standards necessary to serve government entities. Snowflake engaged with an assigned independent third-party assessor to complete the certification assessment. This accreditation involves a rigorous audit and is essential for providers who must demonstrate compliance with both international standards, such as ISO/IEC 27001, ISO/IEC 27017, and ISO/IEC 27018, and local regulations outlined in the DESC Information Security Regulation (ISR).

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5 industries undergoing transformative change due to ongoing artificial intelligence research

Five industries undergoing transformative change due to ongoing artificial intelligence research

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Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, May 24, 2024: Around the world, major industries are undergoing transformative changes thanks to the power and adaptability of artificial intelligence (AI).

From AI algorithms that enhance the efficiency of flightpaths, to AI assisted drones that monitor crops, and metaverse-based immersive learning, here are five key sectors that are at the heart of the AI revolution.

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