The initiative intends to attract investments and explore the use of drones in sectors such as health, security, sea transport, and food.
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Astronaut Marcos Pontes and a mission from the Brazilian Ministry of Science, Technology, and Innovation were at the Sharjah Research Technology and Innovation Park. He spoke in a seminar organized by the park and the Arab Brazilian Chamber.
The minister and astronaut opened, in the Brazil Pavillion, the schedule and exhibitions aiming to project the country as a global technological player.
dnata firm partnered up with a US-based startup to reach the technology. The drones will digitize acceptance and warehouse inventory processes by monitoring shipments with 99.8% accuracy.
Embrapa is talking an agreement with Morocco’s National Institute for Agricultural Research. The topics of the cooperation will be genetic material, soil and fertilizer management, and the Climatic Risk Agricultural Zoning.
‘One Million Arab Coders’ initiative alumni were invited to compete in the new challenge, which will have USD 1 million, 50,000 and 25,000 prizes.
Smart cities are an example of an investment that combines technology and sustainability in Arab countries, said Arab Brazilian Chamber secretary-general Tamer Mansour during the PetroTic seminar. The event took place online on Thursday (27).
A new regulatory framework, low interest rates and entrepreneurship are bringing additional investment into the sector, in Brazil and elsewhere. The development of startup businesses hinges on innovation, authenticity, and skilled staff.
The processed fruit can now be shipped inside a package made of coconut fiber. The material is light and should add value to the product, which will now be completely sustainable.
With an app for children with cognitive disabilities, Jade Autism won the Supernova Challenge award in the Gitex Future Starts, the biggest startup event of the Middle East, North Africa and South Asia.
Virtual event ‘Innovation and Technology in the Arab World and the Transformation of the Chamber of Commerce in the New Global Situation’ will take place on Monday (14). Registration is open.
Brazilian and Arab companies are participating in the exhibition area of the Economic Forum Brazil & Arab Countries. For companies such as Expolink of Egypt, this is their first experience exhibiting at a digital space. “We are very pleased, and we believe we’ll repeat this experience,” the company’s marketing director said.
The latest Fintech Saudi annual report shows that the number of fintechs increased from 20 to 60 in a year.
Though hardly a new concept, the Low Touch Economy has been fast-tracked by the pandemic, Natalia Klafke of Radix explained during an Arab Chamber webinar. She noted that a behavioral change is in order, and that small businesses will be faced with the challenge of connectivity.
