Innovation entails creating value, and it is believed to be a fundamental source of significant wealth generation within an economy. Startups have become prominent in the last two decades as agents of disruptive innovation, utilizing technologies like 5G and cloud, among others.

Read more: 5G’s Impact on Startup Success: Insights and Trends

The Telecommunications and Digital Government Regulatory Authority (TDRA) has officially launched the Knowledge Hub program, which is designed to train employees at the Federal Competitiveness and Statistics Center (FCSC) with the aim of equipping them with skills and knowledge that falls in line with the objectives and requirements of the FCSC.

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According to the latest cyberthreats reports, the UAE is facing a growing cybersecurity challenge, marked by a notable increase in malware detections among clients from January to May 2024. This surge reflects broader regional trends, with the UAE being identified as a 'prime target' for ransomware attacks.

Read more: Malware and Ransomware Incidents Spike in UAE, Bahrain, and Egypt

With the aim of making the emirate a global model in the field of digital transformation, Digital Dubai, in cooperation with its partners in the government and private sectors, has begun taking practical measures to implement the Strategic Vision for the Data Center Economy in Dubai.

Read more: Digital Dubai Pioneers Journey Towards AI-Powered Data Center Economy

The recent global IT systems malfunction triggered by Crowdstrike’s software update has heightened concerns regarding the possibility of future global tech catastrophes. The cybersecurity company reported that about 8.5 million devices were impacted by the outage, leading to chaos in its customers' operations. It also warned customers that malicious actors were trying to take advantage of the situation.

Read more: Enhancing Cyber Resilience Through Collaboration

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