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integrate AI across key sectors , enhancing economic performance and preparing a future-ready workforce .
Launched in February 2023 , School Hack has amassed over two million users in more than 100 countries , with 145,000 student users in the UAE alone . Since its launch , School Hack has answered 63 million queries using over 35 billion AI generated words .
Core42 ’ s product offerings , including its Condor Galaxy AI supercomputer , cloud platform , and Jais , the world ’ s largest Arabic language open-source LLM , have already proven their versatility and unique advantages in supporting the development of new AI tools and applications . teleport facility has been awarded the esteemed Tier 4 certification under the Teleport Certification Programme by the World Teleport Association , WTA . du hosts an advanced teleport , providing comprehensive access to a wide range of satellites and Broadcasters .
The Teleport Certification Programme , known for its rigorous evaluation process , recognises du ' s commitment to creating a conducive environment for satellite operators and service providers . The Tier 4 certification serves as a testament to du Samacom ' s support for Geostationary , GEO , Low Earth Orbit , LEO and Medium Earth Orbit , MEO satellite constellations .
This partnership will help enhance AIREV ’ s platforms ’ Arabic language capabilities as well as scale up its operations , facilitating the expansion of its user base and expediting the delivery of new features .
In another example , M42 , committed to reshaping the sustainable future of health with technology as a key enabler , and Broad Institute of MIT and Harvard will work with Microsoft and the International Center for Genetic Disease . The group will leverage the Terra platform to explore scenarios for precision health discovery and delivery , collaborating with healthcare organisations across the global ecosystem .
Terra , which will be deployed on the UAE cloud with sovereign capabilities powered by Microsoft Azure , will be used not only as a Trusted Research Environment , but also as the foundation for M42 ’ s Global Life Sciences Platform .
M42 ’ s Global Life Sciences Platform will leverage existing Microsoft Azure Health Data Services , generative AIbased data models , host advanced tools including M42 ’ s generative AI model , Med42 , and drive interoperability and advanced analytics for both research and clinical care . It will allow multi-party users to access data , deploy analytical tools , and derive insights in a safe and secure environment for clinical research and drug discovery .
M42 , the facilitator of the Emirati Genome Programme , has completed more than 500,000 whole genome sequences to date . This represents one of the largest population genomic initiatives globally and utilizes the latest whole genome sequencing and artificial intelligence , AI technologies at scale for clinical genomic research , precision medicine and disease prevention .
Global standards in telecom
du , from Emirates Integrated Telecommunications Company , announced that du Samacom Al Qudra
Al Qudra facility is built on a large , 75,000 square meters plot and has full visibility of the geostationary arc , with no physical line of sight obstructions . The facility construction was completed in 2021 and the teleport currently has 45 transmit , receive antennas plus 22 receive-only antennas , providing access to S , C , Ku and DBS band satellites .
Diversity and inclusion
The UAE ’ s digital economy strategy aims to double the contribution of the digital economy to the UAE ' s non-oil GDP from 11.7 % to over 20 % within the next 10 years . This vision can be achieved only with a complete participation from all stakeholders and communities in the country . Women professionals and entrepreneurs represent a major percentage of the UAE ’ s workforce , and it is important to equip them with skills that help boost the adoption of latest technologies like Artificial Intelligence .
Dubai Business Women Council and Oracle launched the sAIdaty initiative that is aimed at enhancing Artificial Intelligence , AI skills amongst women professionals and entrepreneurs in Dubai and wider UAE to support the country ’ s AI economy goals .
Led by Oracle Women Leadership , a global programme that helps empower current and future generations of women leaders at Oracle , the sAIdaty initiative will help upskill 500 women members of the DBWC with AI skills and help them implement the technology across their businesses , workplace , and other spheres to achieve strategic goals and explore new growth avenues .
sAIdaty is a one-year long initiative , under which Oracle experts , in collaboration with DBWC leaders will organise training sessions on a host of topics that will help enhance the participant members ’ understanding of the basics of Artificial Intelligence and its applications across diverse industries . p
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