DUBAI: Singapore-based Internet company BIGO, the parent company of distinctive video applications such as imo and BIGO LIVE, is focusing on the innovative potential of Artificial Intelligence (AI) to impact everyday lives in the MENA region. At GITEX 2019, BIGO will be demonstrating its use of AI-enabled processes across applications such as its facial detection and recognition system as well …

DUBAI: Smart Dubai and Dubai Airports have launched a new ‘Travel’ feature on the DubaiNow application at GITEX Technology Week 2019, which is taking place on October 6-10 at the Dubai World Trade Centre. The DubaiNow application provides a single, centralised source for service with fast, seamless, and paperless services that allow Dubai residents to execute government service transactions via …

DUBAI: Dubai Municipality has signed a strategic Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Huawei,a leading global provider of information and communications technology (ICT). The MoU will initiate a collaborative approach to achieving the ambitions of the Smart Dubai initiative, launched by HH Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai. Through …

KARACHI: The Department of Health, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, under its project of Extension D-Talk and IFL (Insulin for life), announced the launch of Changing Diabetes® Mobile Clinic in collaboration with Novo Nordisk Pharma (Pvt.) Ltd. at a Press Conference held at the Chief Minister House, KP in the presence of Chief Minister, Mr Mahmood Khan,  Health Minister, Dr Hisham Iman Ullah, …

LAHORE: Fake news or misinformation on social media platforms is a growing phenomenon in the world and can have a profound social, economic, and political impact on societies ranging from election interference, polarisation, and violence. This problem is particularly challenging in developing countries where lower levels of literacy and limited exposure to technology can make users more susceptible to believing …

DUBAI: IT spending in the UAE is expected to grow by a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 8% to reach AED 23.1 billion by the end of 2019, new analysis from Dubai Chamber of Commerce and Industry has revealed. The analysis, based on recent data from Fitch Solutions, was released on the sidelines of GITEX Technology Week 2019. The …

DUBAI: Ahead of its inaugural flight to Mexico City via Barcelona on 9 December, Emirates is offering travellers in the UAE a chance to book early and discover one of most fascinating and vibrant cities in the Americas.* Families and solo travellers can also take advantage and venture to a new destination this winter. Economy Class passengers can enjoy fares …

DUBAI: The Ergo collection, designed by Ross Lovegrove for Natuzzi Italia, won the prestigious Red Dot Award 2019 as a recognition for its organic design inspired by the forms of nature and the use of renewable and recyclable materials. In 25th September took place the awards ceremony at the Singapore Red Dot Museum. In 2019 about 4.216 people   ̶   design …

KARACHI: Actor and singer Junaid Khan is coming back on our screens again, after his blockbuster Yaarian ended this Friday, in “Mohabbat Na Kariyo” that is scheduled to go on air on Geo Entertainment every Friday from Oct 11th. Playing the character of Asad in “Mohabbat Na Kariyo”, Junaid Khan will be facing struggles in his love and family life. …

KARACHI: Tourism Malaysia will participate in the PTM 2019 from 8 to 10 October 2019 in Karachi Expo Center to welcome more tourists from Pakistan by  highlighting VM2020 campaign. This year, a total of 18 organisations from Malaysia will participate in PTM including hotels and resorts, travel agencies, product operators and tourism associations. Tourism Malaysia also take this opportunity to …