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Accredify from Singapore beats 260 startups to win the 2023 Supernova Challenge

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Giovedì, Ottobre 19, 2023
Knowledge, Martech, Dubai World Trade Centre, Digital economy, Partnership, Top, Fintech, Augmented reality, Female, Sustainability, ESG, Supernova, Skia, Matis, Transport, Restaurant, Software as a service, Family, Association of British HealthTech Industries, Director General of the European Union Military Staff, Friends, Mobility, AR, Wellness, MENA, Video game, Cryptocurrency, Food delivery, Hotel, Blockchain

DUBAI, UAE, Oct. 19, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Accredify, a Singapore-based startup and service provider for issuing verifiable documents and information, has emerged as the champion of the 2023 Supernova Challenge at Expand North Star Dubai, the world's largest startup event. The startup received the $100,000 grand prize after an intense final round of pitching against 27 global finalists from 521 entries.

Key Points: 
  • The Supernova Challenge in partnership with the Dubai Future District Fund, is the region's biggest startup pitch competition, offering $200,000 in total cash prizes.
  • It attracted over 1800+ startups from over 100 countries to explore the emerging opportunities in Dubai's dynamic, diverse and tech-driven digital economy.
  • Simon Gordon, Chief Commercial Officer of the winning team, said, "Supernova 2023 has been an incredible experience.
  • The pitches we witnessed here at the Supernova Challenge are brimming with promise, unique innovations, and inspiring ideas."

Accredify from Singapore beats 260 startups to win the 2023 Supernova Challenge

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Giovedì, Ottobre 19, 2023
Knowledge, Martech, Dubai World Trade Centre, Digital economy, Partnership, Top, Fintech, Augmented reality, Female, Sustainability, ESG, Supernova, Skia, Matis, Transport, Restaurant, Software as a service, Family, Association of British HealthTech Industries, Director General of the European Union Military Staff, Friends, Mobility, AR, Wellness, MENA, Video game, Cryptocurrency, Food delivery, Hotel, Blockchain

DUBAI, UAE, Oct. 19, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Accredify, a Singapore-based startup and service provider for issuing verifiable documents and information, has emerged as the champion of the 2023 Supernova Challenge at Expand North Star Dubai, the world's largest startup event. The startup received the $100,000 grand prize after an intense final round of pitching against 27 global finalists from 521 entries.

Key Points: 
  • The Supernova Challenge in partnership with the Dubai Future District Fund, is the region's biggest startup pitch competition, offering $200,000 in total cash prizes.
  • It attracted over 1800+ startups from over 100 countries to explore the emerging opportunities in Dubai's dynamic, diverse and tech-driven digital economy.
  • Simon Gordon, Chief Commercial Officer of the winning team, said, "Supernova 2023 has been an incredible experience.
  • The pitches we witnessed here at the Supernova Challenge are brimming with promise, unique innovations, and inspiring ideas."

Expand North Star Sheds Light on Sustainable Sports as the Show Entered Final Day

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Mercoledì, Ottobre 18, 2023
COP28, Extreme, Education, Sport, Ecosystem, ESG, FIA, Science and technology in Asia, Dubai, Dubai World Trade Centre, Entrepreneurship, GITEX, Digital economy, Environment, SUV, VC, Woman, Climate change, Investment, Tourism, African, Arctic

DUBAI, UAE, Oct. 18, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Sustainability is a central theme across Expand North Star as the UAE builds on the momentum of COP28. In association with GITEX Impact, Expand North Star is hosting the Global Investment Forum and the NetZero Venture Capital Forum at the Dubai World Trade Centre. The events will help catalyze growth in ESG funding, with investors expected to inject $1.5-2 trillion annually into climate tech and cleantech startups by 2025. 

Key Points: 
  • DUBAI, UAE, Oct. 18, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Sustainability is a central theme across Expand North Star as the UAE builds on the momentum of COP28.
  • In association with GITEX Impact, Expand North Star is hosting the Global Investment Forum and the NetZero Venture Capital Forum at the Dubai World Trade Centre.
  • Her past work has involved teaching innovative and sustainable approaches to building education infrastructure, such as constructing eco-friendly school walls.
  • In a Spotlight Africa stream, Expand North Star hosted a panel discussion on "Ecosystem of Investing in Africa."

Expand North Star Sheds Light on Sustainable Sports as the Show Entered Final Day

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Mercoledì, Ottobre 18, 2023
COP28, Extreme, Education, Sport, Ecosystem, ESG, FIA, Science and technology in Asia, Dubai, Dubai World Trade Centre, Entrepreneurship, GITEX, Digital economy, Environment, SUV, VC, Woman, Climate change, Investment, Tourism, African, Arctic

DUBAI, UAE, Oct. 18, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Sustainability is a central theme across Expand North Star as the UAE builds on the momentum of COP28. In association with GITEX Impact, Expand North Star is hosting the Global Investment Forum and the NetZero Venture Capital Forum at the Dubai World Trade Centre. The events will help catalyze growth in ESG funding, with investors expected to inject $1.5-2 trillion annually into climate tech and cleantech startups by 2025. 

Key Points: 
  • DUBAI, UAE, Oct. 18, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Sustainability is a central theme across Expand North Star as the UAE builds on the momentum of COP28.
  • In association with GITEX Impact, Expand North Star is hosting the Global Investment Forum and the NetZero Venture Capital Forum at the Dubai World Trade Centre.
  • In a Spotlight Africa stream, Expand North Star hosted a panel discussion on "Ecosystem of Investing in Africa."
  • Hosted by the Dubai Chamber of Digital Economy and organized by the Dubai World Trade Centre (DWTC), Expand North Star marked its largest-ever edition this year at its new Dubai Harbour venue.

GITEX Impact Raises the Bar for Climate Tech and Sustainability Leadership

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Mercoledì, Ottobre 18, 2023
COP28, Lewis Evangelidis, Smartphone, Social media, Education, ESG, Thought, ChatGPT, Synthetic media, Dubai, Carbon, Disclosure, Generative, GITEX, Dubai World Trade Centre, Growth, CDP, ArcelorMittal, AI, Partnership, Emirates Global Aluminium, UN, Climate, Communication, Educational technology, Video game

DUBAI, UAE, Oct. 18, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Building on the momentum of COP28, GITEX GLOBAL debuted GITEX Impact, the region's largest climate tech catalyst for sourcing clean energy solutions towards tackling global warming. The show brings together sustainability leaders to source and discuss green transition solutions and strategies, empowering climate tech companies and startups with the blueprint for amplifying the UN's 2030 sustainability agenda.

Key Points: 
  • The show brings together sustainability leaders to source and discuss green transition solutions and strategies, empowering climate tech companies and startups with the blueprint for amplifying the UN's 2030 sustainability agenda.
  • At a Leaders of Impact Summit titled "Industrial Evolution: Embracing Sustainability through Innovation" at GITEX Impact, panellists explored how to drive innovation, integrate sustainability, and finance greener approaches in the industrial sector.
  • This signifies a significant shift in thinking about sustainability at the highest levels of corporate leadership, they added.
  • Kristina Kallas, Minister of Education and Research of Estonia, shared how AI is transforming education in a fireside chat at GITEX GLOBAL.

GITEX Impact Raises the Bar for Climate Tech and Sustainability Leadership

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Mercoledì, Ottobre 18, 2023
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DUBAI, UAE, Oct. 18, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Building on the momentum of COP28, GITEX GLOBAL debuted GITEX Impact, the region's largest climate tech catalyst for sourcing clean energy solutions towards tackling global warming. The show brings together sustainability leaders to source and discuss green transition solutions and strategies, empowering climate tech companies and startups with the blueprint for amplifying the UN's 2030 sustainability agenda.

Key Points: 
  • The show brings together sustainability leaders to source and discuss green transition solutions and strategies, empowering climate tech companies and startups with the blueprint for amplifying the UN's 2030 sustainability agenda.
  • At a Leaders of Impact Summit titled "Industrial Evolution: Embracing Sustainability through Innovation" at GITEX Impact, panellists explored how to drive innovation, integrate sustainability, and finance greener approaches in the industrial sector.
  • This signifies a significant shift in thinking about sustainability at the highest levels of corporate leadership, they added.
  • Kristina Kallas, Minister of Education and Research of Estonia, shared how AI is transforming education in a fireside chat at GITEX GLOBAL.

SmartCow Unveils 5G AI Camera Sphinx Powered by NVIDIA Jetson Orin Modules for Smart Traffic and Smart Cities Deployments

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Mercoledì, Ottobre 18, 2023
Intelligence, Dust, ITMS, Rain, Dubai, Lidar, GITEX, Dubai World Trade Centre, Gigabit Ethernet, NX, Transport, NVIDIA, Parking, ANPR, AI, Nvidia Jetson, Radar, IP65, Satellite navigation device, Sphinx

Sphinx is a self-contained, ruggedized AI camera featuring dual image sensors that deliver outstanding low-light performance and built-in IR illumination.

Key Points: 
  • Sphinx is a self-contained, ruggedized AI camera featuring dual image sensors that deliver outstanding low-light performance and built-in IR illumination.
  • The camera offers a reliable solution for AI applications, including automatic number plate recognition (ANPR), public safety, and intelligent traffic management systems (ITMS).
  • Sphinx has Gigabit Ethernet and 5G connectivity, ensuring seamless operations even in challenging environments.
  • "Sphinx is a rugged AI camera for deploying vision-based AI at scale, and scaling the projects will be efficient," said SmartCow CEO Ravi Kiran.

Sharjah Government Pavilion Explores Web 3.0 and metaverse technologies during third day of GITEX Global 2023

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Mercoledì, Ottobre 18, 2023
Metaverse, UNESCO, Government, Cultural diversity, Data analysis, Civilization, World Heritage Site, Crime, Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs, Dubai, Criminal Investigation Department (Bangladesh), Generative, GITEX, Dubai World Trade Centre, Artificial intelligence, Digital transformation, Mleiha Archaeological Centre, Partnership, Sakani, Task, Future, Sharjah Police Force, Communication, Archaeology, Management, Cryptocurrency, Tourism

Sheikh Salem bin Abdulrahman Al Qasimi, Major General Saif Mohammad Al-Shamsi and Mohamed Bin Taliah visited the pavilion.

Key Points: 
  • Sheikh Salem bin Abdulrahman Al Qasimi, Major General Saif Mohammad Al-Shamsi and Mohamed Bin Taliah visited the pavilion.
  • DUBAI, UAE, Oct. 18, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- On its third day participating at GITEX Global 2023, the Sharjah Government Pavilion in the Arena Hall at the Dubai World Trade Centre continues to draw senior government officials, distinguished personalities, and enthusiastic members of the public, welcoming H.E.
  • Mohamed Bin Taliah the Chief of Government Services of the UAE Government, H.E.
  • The presence of the metaverse in the Sharjah Government Pavilion gained additional momentum with the introduction of the 'Sakani' initiative developed by the Sharjah Housing Programme.

Sharjah Government Pavilion Explores Web 3.0 and metaverse technologies during third day of GITEX Global 2023

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Mercoledì, Ottobre 18, 2023
Metaverse, UNESCO, Government, Cultural diversity, Data analysis, Civilization, World Heritage Site, Crime, Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs, Dubai, Criminal Investigation Department (Bangladesh), Generative, GITEX, Dubai World Trade Centre, Multimedia, Artificial intelligence, Digital transformation, Mleiha Archaeological Centre, Partnership, Sakani, Task, Future, Sharjah Police Force, Communication, Archaeology, Management, Cryptocurrency, Tourism, Online shopping

Sheikh Salem bin Abdulrahman Al Qasimi, Major General Saif Mohammad Al-Shamsi and Mohamed Bin Taliah visited the pavilion.

Key Points: 
  • Sheikh Salem bin Abdulrahman Al Qasimi, Major General Saif Mohammad Al-Shamsi and Mohamed Bin Taliah visited the pavilion.
  • DUBAI, UAE, Oct. 18, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- On its third day participating at GITEX Global 2023, the Sharjah Government Pavilion in the Arena Hall at the Dubai World Trade Centre continues to draw senior government officials, distinguished personalities, and enthusiastic members of the public, welcoming H.E.
  • Mohamed Bin Taliah the Chief of Government Services of the UAE Government, H.E.
  • The presence of the metaverse in the Sharjah Government Pavilion gained additional momentum with the introduction of the 'Sakani' initiative developed by the Sharjah Housing Programme.

GITEX catalyses global tech ecosystem expansion with momentous European launch in world's most dominant tech economy

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Mercoledì, Ottobre 18, 2023
Science, Optimism, Africa Morocco Link, Patent, ESG, SumUp, State, AFRICA, PPP, GITEX, Research, Dubai World Trade Centre, Digital economy, Economy, Artificial intelligence, Blockchain, Trust, Growth, Politics, EUROPE, Ecosystem, Partnership, Telecommunications, VC, AI, DNA, Nightclub, Information technology, Tourism, Renewable energy, Video game, Cryptocurrency

DUBAI, UAE, Oct. 18, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- GITEX GLOBAL, the world's largest tech show, kicked off its record edition this week in Dubai to a phenomenal international response over its first three days. Its huge scale in 2023 was amplified by the announcement that the mega tech and start-up event will launch in Europe, spearheading the international market expansion impetus of the global tech community.

Key Points: 
  • Its huge scale in 2023 was amplified by the announcement that the mega tech and start-up event will launch in Europe, spearheading the international market expansion impetus of the global tech community.
  • GITEX EUROPE is the second overseas venture for the powerhouse GITEX brand, following the historic debut of GITEX AFRICA Morocco in May 2023, independently rated as the world's best tech event launch.
  • This is a continuous momentum that started with GITEX AFRICA and we're hoping to make GITEX Europe the most successful tech event in the continent."
  • "GITEX EUROPE is an important expansion of our portfolio and addition to our other tech trade fairs," added Tobias.