The Ramadan Crescent Sighting Committee for 1447 AH, formed under the UAE Council For Fatwa, utilised drones equipped with advanced scientific features alongside artificial intelligence to analyse images captured from observatories across the country. In statements to the Emirates News Agency (WAM), Dr. Omar Habtoor Al Darei, Chairman of the General Authority of Islamic Affairs,
Capgemini organized “Hack the Future of Tourism in Egypt”, a hackathon held during AI Everything Middle East & Africa 2026 Summit and Egypt’s largest AI Event. Over two days, 24 university students and young graduates formed six multidisciplinary teams to design and prototype AI applications for an end‑to‑end visitor journey to Egypt, from trip planning
Wego, the number one travel app and the largest online travel marketplace in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA), uncovers Ramadan 2026 travel trends among UAE residents, showing sustained interest in staycations, cultural experiences, and spiritually focused city breaks during the holy month. Wego data shows that as Ramadan approaches, UAE residents are increasingly
Dubai has risen to a leading position not only regionally but also globally, thanks to the strategic investments it has made in the healthcare sector in recent years. As the city approaches 2026, artificial intelligence (AI)powered healthcare services and digital transformation in clinics are at the core of Dubai’s healthcare vision. From smart diagnostic systems
The health sector in the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries is witnessing a significant expansion, reflecting the volume of government investment and the development of health infrastructure in recent years. Data from the GCC Statistical Centre indicates clear growth in health facilities and services provided to all segments of society. By the end of 2024,
Foodics, MENA’s leading cloud-based restaurant operations and financial management platform, continues to cement its position as the go-tech partner for restaurants across the region and play a key role in supporting their growth and success. Through its innovative technology solutions, restaurant owners can easily streamline their operations, enhance profitability and scale their businesses efficiently. As
talabat, the MENA region’s leading delivery and quick commerce platform, today announced the continued expansion of talabat Kitchens, its partner-centric cloud kitchen network designed to accelerate restaurant growth, enhance operational efficiency, and strengthen proximity to customers across the region. Since its launch in 2020, talabat Kitchens has become among the largest multi-market cloud kitchen networks