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Will Etihad Airways Launch an IPO?
It’s been widely reported since 2021 that Dubai’s ruling executive has considered an IPO for Emirates Airline. The space in the Middle East market is only going to get more crowded with Saudi airline Riyadh Air launching at Paris Air Show 2023, and Red Sea International Airport set to open in 2024.
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Read more at Airport Technology
The Photovoltaic Industry Chain is Changing
China is leading the global solar market, providing over 80 percent of photovoltaic modules for businesses across the world. As CGTN’s Liu Yang reports, innovation has been fueling high-quality development. In the past few years, LONGi has set numerous world records for solar cell efficiency.
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How Should We Regulate AI?
Major tech companies have requested it, and multiple countries and regions are moving forward with plans to pass new rules governing the technology’s development or use. These proposed policies aim to redirect AI toward serving societal goals or address potential biases that put people at risk.
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Read more at MIT Technology Review
Is X-Ray Technology Still Alive?
Is x-ray technology still alive, or is it ready for retirement? These questions were resolved in the first 10 minutes of an ECR 2024 session on the subject. Prof. Ernst Rummeny described the evolution of CT, invented by biomedical engineer Godfrey Newbold Hounsfield in 1971. The most used AI solutions today are in neurology, chest imaging, musculoskeletal imaging, and mammography.
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Read more at AuntMinnie Europe
Women in Tech - The Future of the Tech Sector
despite industry-wide efforts, gender pay gap reports, TED talks and campaigns to encourage girls to study science at school and university, the percentage of women employed in the UK’s tech sector has barely moved from 15.7% in 2009 to 17% today. Overall, it is estimated that only 19% of women work in the technology sector, and only 15% of start-ups in Europe are founded by women.
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Read more at DataScientest
Graphjet Technology Accelerates Production Timeline For Manufacturing Plant in Malaysia
Graphjet Technology has an implied pro forma enterprise value at closing of approximately $1.49 billion through its previously announced transaction with Energem. Energesm Corp (NASDAQ:ENCP) said its shareholders voted to approve the previously announced business combination. The company is advancing the construction of its first manufacturing plant in the Kuantan district of Pahang State in Malaysia, which is expected to be commissioned by the second quarter of 2024.
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Underdog and idPair Invest in Responsible Gaming Innovation Fund
idPair invests in its GuardDog responsible gaming innovation fund in Brooklyn, N.Y. This investment marks a pivotal move towards promoting safer gambling. Underdog's proprietary technology is designed to bridge the information gap, providing regulators with a centralized overview of gambling activities. This initiative is built on mutual recognition of the complexities involved in monitoring and mitigating risky gambling behaviors across multiple operators.
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Apple's Vision for an Autonomous Car Revealed
Apple is now steering its focus towards a 'smart vehicle-to-everything' (V2X) connection technology, aimed at enhancing safety in emergency and potential accident scenarios. This move comes shortly after the company announced the winding down of Project Titan, its ambitious autonomous and electric vehicle project. The proposed system uses advanced communication standards, such as 5G, to establish connections.
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Qube Research and Technologies - Zohar Melamed Joins Qube Research and Technologies
Qube Research and Technologies has welcomed Zohar Melamed, a seasoned professional with a rich history in financial engineering and technology, to its team. The move marks a significant milestone in Qube's ongoing expansion and technological advancement efforts. He transitioned into finance, where his skills and strategic insights led him to significant roles at UBS and subsequently at Credit Suisse.
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Graphjet Technology's New Manufacturing Plant in Malaysia Embraces Global Demand for Graphite
Graphjet Technology, a pioneer in converting agricultural waste into graphite and graphene, is expediting the construction of its first manufacturing plant in the Kuantan district, Pahang State, Malaysia. The facility is projected to initially recycle up to 9,000 tonnes of palm kernels annually, translating to approximately 3,000 tonnes. Advertisment CEO underscored the strategic move as a response to the global need for alternative graphits, leveraging Malaysia's abundant palm oil waste.
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Read more at BNN Breaking