The tech industry slump is still making headlines, with companies continuing to conduct layoffs in response. However, in comparison to its peers, Apple’s strategic approach makes it the only major tech giant that hasn't made huge cuts to its team.
Reports and Coverage
TDRA Trainings Focus on Aeronautical Radio Frequency Spectrum in GCC
The Telecommunications and Digital Government Regulatory Authority (TDRA) held the workshop titled “Management and Allocation of Aeronautical Radio Frequency Spectrum in the GCC Countries” in Abu Dhabi, in collaboration with the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) and in coordination with the GCC Technical Office for Telecommunications.
Vodafone Sells UK Headquarter as Inflation Bites Operations
Reacting to the inflationary pressures felt across Europe, UK telecom giant Vodafone Group Plc has decided to sell its long-held headquarters in England and rent out half of the premises to save costs.
China Moves to Take Further Control Over Tech Giants
China is seeking a greater role in overseeing the country’s powerful tech companies, particularly Alibaba, considered the "Amazon of China." A venture on Tencent, the developer behind the dominant social media and messaging app, WeChat, is also reported to be in the works.
Minister Supports Crypto’s ‘Major Role' in UAE Trade
In what comes as heartening news to the digital currency market in the UAE, the country’s top minister has acknowledged the “major role” that cryptocurrency will play in the economy.
An Elevated Future: The UAE Space Sector Is Thriving
2023 is set to be a busy year for UAE's space exploration, from making history as the first Arab nation to land a rover on the Moon to sending an Emirati astronaut for a six-month trip to the International Space Station.
Tech Industry Slump Causes a Blow to Workforce and Brand Value
The technology industry is yet to recover from its current predicament of dismissing employees and suffering from depreciation. The drop in demand from the COVID-19 crisis amid a steep rise in costs has led several executives from the sector to reverse their course of action in the HR department and lose significant value due to shifting demand patterns.
Digital Offerings in MEA: Superapps in Service
The MEA region is paving its digital journey with superapps on the horizon. Telcos have shown great interest in this business model, in addition to fintech organizations and banking institutions.
Chasing Metaverse: ITU Sets Up Focus Group for Standardization
The International Telecommunication Union (ITU) has established an expert focus group to work towards international technical standards for the metaverse.
The World’s First AI-Powered ‘Robot Lawyer’ Gears Up for Court
Global tech ambitions drive use cases for maturing technologies such as artificial intelligence (AI), and one startup is willing to pay US$1 million to put their AI chatbot to the test in an actual courtroom.