Author: Ashraf Gaber

Cebu: TECHz – Rehab Mohamed Authorities in Vietnam are preparing for the arrival of Typhoon Kalmaegi, a powerful storm that has already left at least 114 people dead in the Philippines and caused severe destruction across Cebu, the country’s most populous island. Tens of thousands of coastal residents in central Vietnam have been ordered to evacuate as the typhoon gathers strength, bringing the threat of waves up to eight meters high, according to the national weather bureau. The storm, among the fiercest to strike Southeast Asia this year, threatens to exacerbate weeks of heavy rains and flooding that have already…

By Ashraf Gaber* The inauguration of the Grand Egyptian Museum was not merely a cultural event centered around the world’s most dazzling civilization, it became a breathtaking digital spectacle, redefining the relationship between technology and heritage. The largest archeological site on Earth (land and sky alike) was transformed into a living interactive showcase that ties Egypt’s legacy to a smart future. The Museum: An Unrivaled Monument and Eternal Value The Grand Egyptian Museum (universally abbreviated as GEM), whose dazzling opening welcomed kings, presidents, and distinguished leaders from across the globe as guests of Egypt and its president Abdel Fattah El…

Riyadh: TECHz – Ashraf GaberBMC Helix, a global leader in software solutions that enable IT organizations to transform artificial intelligence into practical applications, is hosting a customer and partner tour today at the InterContinental Riyadh. The event highlights the company’s latest AI-driven innovations—including generative AI and agentic AI, and their role in reshaping IT service and operations management across industries. Senior executives and experts from BMC Helix will share insights on technology trends, product development roadmaps, and customer success stories, illustrating how AI is redefining the future of IT worldwide. The Riyadh stop of the BMC Helix Tour brings together…

Manila: TECHz – News Desk The commercialization of biotech crops in the Philippines is shaped by regulatory frameworks, public perceptions, and crucially, the judiciary when commercial release faces challenges from technology opponents. While regulations provide a foundation, their effectiveness can be impacted by public opposition and legal disputes. Strategic communication of biotechnology’s benefits and safety is essential to bridge this gap, particularly when navigating the legal landscape and fostering agricultural biotechnology regulation that prioritizes poverty alleviation, food security, sustainability, and social progress. The International Service for the Acquisition of Agri-biotech Applications (ISAAA) Inc., in collaboration with Bayer AgriScience Inc., held…

Brussels: TECHz News Desk The European Commission and the High Representative have unveiled the “EU Global Climate and Energy Vision,” a bold international strategy to secure Europe’s leadership in clean energy and technology markets. The plan outlines how the EU will leverage diplomacy, industrial strength, and strategic partnerships to drive a fair, resilient, and rules-based global transition. <h2>Strategic Partnerships in the EU Global Climate and Energy Vision</h2> Building on the Clean Industrial Deal, the strategy adds a powerful external dimension—positioning Europe as a global hub for clean technologies and climate adaptation solutions. It aims to strengthen existing alliances, forge new…

Sharjah, UAE; TECHz – News Desk Crescent Petroleum, the region’s oldest private upstream oil and gas company, and Dana Gas PJSC, the Middle East’s leading private sector and publicly-listed natural gas company, today announced the start of commercial gas sales from the KM250 gas expansion project (“KM250”) at the Khor Mor facility in the Kurdistan Region of Iraq (KRI). Delivered eight months ahead of the revised schedule, the KM250 will add 250 million standard cubic feet per day (MMscf/d) of new processing capacity, a 50% increase, boosting Khor Mor’s total output to 750 MMscf/d. The additional capacity will help meet…

Dubai: TECHz – News Desk MMD Singapore the manufacturer of Philips displays, announces the launch of its latest and most advanced line of Philips Evnia QD OLED gaming monitors in the UAE and Saudi Arabia. The new series, featuring the 34M2C8600 (34” UltraWide), 32M2N8800 (32” 4K UHD), and 27M2N8500 (27” Quad HD), is designed to deliver an unparalleled visual experience, combining breathtaking image quality with ultra-high refresh rates for both competitive and casual gamers. This new generation of Evnia monitors leverages cutting-edge Quantum Dot OLED (QD-OLED) technology, which merges the perfect blacks and infinite contrast of OLED with the vibrant, wide colour…

دبي: تِك زد – مركز الأخبار أعلنت شركة «إم إم دي» سنغافورة  (MMD Singapore)، المصنعة لشاشات «فيليبس» (Philips)، عن إطلاق أحدث وأرقى سلسلة من شاشات الألعاب Philips Evnia QD-OLED في كل من الإمارات العربية المتحدة والمملكة العربية السعودية. وتضم السلسلة الجديدة الطرازات34M2C8600  (بحجم 34 بوصة UltraWide) و32M2N8800 (بحجم 32 بوصة بدقة4K UHD ) و 27M2N8500  (بحجم 27 بوصة بدقة Quad HD)، حيث تم تصميمها لتقديم تجربة بصرية غير مسبوقة، تجمع بين جودة الصورة المذهلة ومعدلات التحديث الفائقة، بما يلبي تطلعات كلٍّ من اللاعبين المحترفين والهواه. يعتمد الجيل الجديد من شاشات Evnia على أحدث تقنيات Quantum Dot OLED (QD-OLED)، التي تدمج…

Abu Dhabi: TECHz – Ashraf Gaber Hub71, Abu Dhabi’s global tech ecosystem, has welcomed the first group of startups from Japan to its headquarters in the UAE capital as part of its Startup Immersion Programme, delivered with the Japan External Trade Organisation JETRO and Elixir Capital under the J-StarX initiative. The collaboration advances Abu Dhabi’s strategic engagement with Japan’s innovation ecosystem and positions the capital as a launchpad for Asian founders expanding into the Middle East and global markets. Seven Japanese Web3 startups join Hub71’s Startup Immersion Programme through J-StarX with JETRO and Elixir Capital. Hub71 serves on judging panel at…

To understand the new smart watched and other pro devices of recent focus, we should look to Silicon Valley and the quantified movement of the latest generation. Apple’s Watch records exercise, tracks our moves throughout the day, assesses the amount of time we are stood up and reminds us to get up and move around if we have been sat for too long – let’s not forget Tim Cook’s “sitting is the new factor” line. Diana saves Steve Trevor who has crashed on Themyscira. He warns her of the great war, World War I, raging across the globe. Wonder Woman…