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Software AG, a global technology company, has launched the third edition of its Future Disruptors Program, energizing collaborative industry-academia and encouraging effective knowledge and skill creation to thrive in a changing world.

The hour-long interactive session introduced the young adults to the world of cryptocurrency, discussing the various types of cryptocurrencies, their applications, and a brief overview of how to get started.

The Project Design Space competition, which is being run digitally again this year, lasts six months, with DIDI faculty sourcing client briefs, enrolling schools, and running workshops for teachers and students across multiple disciplines on design thinking skills, applied problem solving, prototyping, teamwork, and pitching. To date, 12,000 students and 600 teachers have competed in the design and innovation competition.

The Executive Program was launched in September 2021 to support UAE government and business sectors—unlocking the potential of AI through practical applications to national challenges.

The Dubai-based executive brings 20 years of IT expertise to the position, where he will focus on driving Dynatrace's regional development while also creating a scalable, collaborative work environment.

Lenovo has created its first 'Legion Gaming Zone' at GEMS Modern Academy in Dubai as part of the collaboration – a 360-degree solution comprising of Legion PCs and displays for gaming immersion, high performance ThinkStation workstations for seamless designing and programming.The MoU will also deliver the educational institution with Yoga Tab tablets, which will enable teachers to conduct courses with increased visibility and efficiency, as well as deliver on critical results.

Emphasising long-standing success of this annual competition, Hanadi Khalife, Senior Director of MEA & India operations IMA said, “This year’s competition is unique as it comes on the heels of the world healing from the COVID-19 pandemic and giving students the opportunity to really think out of the box when developing their case proposals through interaction and guidance from experts.”

“We welcome and look forward to the strategic direction and dynamic leadership Nayef Bou Chaaya will bring to the one of AVEVA’s key markets,” said Caspar Herzberg, Chief Revenue Officer, AVEVA.

Over the last decade, universities in Dubai International Academic City have seen a steady increase in the number of students enrolling in expert-led IT programs. There is a compelling argument for everybody interested in learning about – and helping to influence – the systems that support the society we live in, whether it's management information systems, IT, or cybersecurity.

Paul Wallett said: "At Trimble, it is always rewarding for us to share with young minds our expertise as a leading solutions provider to major construction projects in the UAE. We consider it a privilege to engage with them as we discuss how technologies are now bridging the gaps between the physical and digital worlds. Their ideas and thoughts are inspiring."