🥲 Germany Cracks Down on Telegram //
German Ministry of Justice has looked into Telegram’s activities in Germany and found out that… there has been no activity at all.
No authorized representative of Telegram has ever set foot in the European country, so there has never existed a mechanism for handling complaints about illegal content, as well as a direct channel of information.
The German authorities considered this to be a violation of the Social Media Measures Act. The Ministry states that Telegram has ignored its requirements. A law firm representing Telegram protested such claims.
As a result, Telegram has been fined 4.25 million euros for not providing legally appropriate reporting channels in 2021 and 2022. The messenger was also fined 875,000 euros for the absence of an authorized representative.
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German Ministry of Justice has looked into Telegram’s activities in Germany and found out that… there has been no activity at all.
No authorized representative of Telegram has ever set foot in the European country, so there has never existed a mechanism for handling complaints about illegal content, as well as a direct channel of information.
The German authorities considered this to be a violation of the Social Media Measures Act. The Ministry states that Telegram has ignored its requirements. A law firm representing Telegram protested such claims.
As a result, Telegram has been fined 4.25 million euros for not providing legally appropriate reporting channels in 2021 and 2022. The messenger was also fined 875,000 euros for the absence of an authorized representative.
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Tuesday! Here's the morning news:
// Stability AI has raised $101 million in seed round, thus reaching a unicorn status
https://kod.ae/0220
// Abu Dhabi-based holding company ADQ suggested merging three aviation companies to create $2.6bn aviation ecosystem
https://kod.ae/0221
📊 TON: $1,26 | BTC: $19,5K
// Stability AI has raised $101 million in seed round, thus reaching a unicorn status
https://kod.ae/0220
// Abu Dhabi-based holding company ADQ suggested merging three aviation companies to create $2.6bn aviation ecosystem
https://kod.ae/0221
📊 TON: $1,26 | BTC: $19,5K
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😈 Cyber Slander //
Al Ain Court of Appeals obligated a wife to pay her husband Dhs10,000 ($2,700) in compensation for insulting him via Whatsapp messenger.
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Al Ain Court of Appeals obligated a wife to pay her husband Dhs10,000 ($2,700) in compensation for insulting him via Whatsapp messenger.
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Wife Fined Dhs10,000 For Insulting Husband via Whatsapp
fees. In his lawsuit, the plaintiff indicated that his wife had assaulted and slandered him using WhatsApp.
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🔵 Luxury EV //
In an effort to reestablish its status as a top luxury car producer, Cadillac has unveiled a hand-built, fastback sedan, the electric Cadillac Celestiq. The company promised to only build 500 such vehicles.
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In an effort to reestablish its status as a top luxury car producer, Cadillac has unveiled a hand-built, fastback sedan, the electric Cadillac Celestiq. The company promised to only build 500 such vehicles.
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Cadillac to Release Luxury EV
The concept of the EV was unveiled in July, the prototype was shown in August.
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🍏 Apple Unveils New iPad //
Apple introduced the new iPad with an all-screen design featuring a large 10.9-inch Liquid Retina display. The new iPad is powered by the A14 Bionic chip, which delivers faster performance with better power efficiency.
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Apple introduced the new iPad with an all-screen design featuring a large 10.9-inch Liquid Retina display. The new iPad is powered by the A14 Bionic chip, which delivers faster performance with better power efficiency.
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Apple Unveils New iPad 10.9 with A14 Chip
Featuring a large 10.9-inch Liquid Retina display, the powerful A14 Bionic chip, advanced cameras, fast wireless connectivity, USB-C, support for the new Magic Keyboard Folio, and more.
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Wednesday! Here's the morning news:
// Netflix announced plans to expand into cloud gaming
https://kod.ae/0222
// $800,000 flying bike will be manufactured in Dubai
https://kod.ae/0223
📊 TON: $1,25 | BTC: $19,3K
// Netflix announced plans to expand into cloud gaming
https://kod.ae/0222
// $800,000 flying bike will be manufactured in Dubai
https://kod.ae/0223
📊 TON: $1,25 | BTC: $19,3K
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🎀 For Real Fashionistas //
Launching the first fashion collection usually costs a huge sum of money. Here is how, metaverse in the UAE is giving young designers a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to break into the global fashion industry.
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Launching the first fashion collection usually costs a huge sum of money. Here is how, metaverse in the UAE is giving young designers a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to break into the global fashion industry.
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Fashion Startups Enter UAE Metaverse Sector
According to Deloitte, the metaverse fashion industry is set to achieve $55 billion globally by 2030.
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⚙️ More Megaprojects for Saudi Arabia //
Saudi Arabia has announced the launch of the National Industrial Strategy that aims to reach an industrial economy that attracts investment and contributes to achieving economic diversification.
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Saudi Arabia has announced the launch of the National Industrial Strategy that aims to reach an industrial economy that attracts investment and contributes to achieving economic diversification.
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Saudi Arabia Identifies 800 Investment Opportunities Worth $260 bln
The Strategy states as its goals the increase in the number of factories to about 36,000 by 2035.
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💡 Golden Visa for Select Companies //
The UAE is introducing yet another incentive for high tech companies to set their headquarters in the country. In July it started offering 300 companies to fast-track their business licenses and grant long-term residency for their employees.
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The UAE is introducing yet another incentive for high tech companies to set their headquarters in the country. In July it started offering 300 companies to fast-track their business licenses and grant long-term residency for their employees.
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UAE Starts Offering Long-Term Residency to Attract Tech Companies
The programme includes freezones in Abu Dhabi, Dubai and Sharjah.
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Thursday! Here's the morning news:
// Abu Dhabi-based Etihad has appointed new CEO
https://kod.ae/0224
// New TikTok regional manager explains how the company tries to find balance between creative freedom and community guidelines
https://kod.ae/0225
📊 TON: $1,23 | BTC: $19,2K
// Abu Dhabi-based Etihad has appointed new CEO
https://kod.ae/0224
// New TikTok regional manager explains how the company tries to find balance between creative freedom and community guidelines
https://kod.ae/0225
📊 TON: $1,23 | BTC: $19,2K
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🤩 Now You Can Buy a New LV via WhatsApp //
The Emirati retail conglomerate Majid Al Futtaim has launched an a new Digital Concierge service in Mall of the Emirates, enabling consumers to shop over 350 brands and luxury designers via WhatsApp. Visitors can also order a free delivery via the messenger.
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The Emirati retail conglomerate Majid Al Futtaim has launched an a new Digital Concierge service in Mall of the Emirates, enabling consumers to shop over 350 brands and luxury designers via WhatsApp. Visitors can also order a free delivery via the messenger.
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Mall of the Emirates Launches WhatsApp Shopping
Majid Al Futtain representatives say they want to offer shoppers more options to make purchases.
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🤓 Yes, the Profits Are High, but Not As High As We Expected, You Know... //
Tesla reported revenue of $21.45 billion in the third quarter, marking a new record, which, however, still missed analysts expectations.
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Tesla reported revenue of $21.45 billion in the third quarter, marking a new record, which, however, still missed analysts expectations.
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Tesla Energy Unit Shows Growth in Q3, Revenue Falls Short of Expectations
The company's shares fell by about 5% following the results.
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Friday! Here's the morning news:
// Saudi Arabia announced plans to automate 30% of its factories
https://kod.ae/0226
// Clubhouse has launched new features that can potentially help it become popular again
https://kod.ae/0227
📊 TON: $1,35 | BTC: $19K
// Saudi Arabia announced plans to automate 30% of its factories
https://kod.ae/0226
// Clubhouse has launched new features that can potentially help it become popular again
https://kod.ae/0227
📊 TON: $1,35 | BTC: $19K
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👊 India's Blow to Google's Monopoly //
India's antitrust regulator has fined Google 13.4 billion rupees ($162 million) for monopolising its Android smartphone operating system.
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India's antitrust regulator has fined Google 13.4 billion rupees ($162 million) for monopolising its Android smartphone operating system.
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India Fines Google for Monopolising Its Operating System
The regulator banned Google from requiring its apps to be pre-installed and ordered it to allow users to uninstall apps and choose the search engine of their choice.
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⚡️ Yango Launches Delivery Service in Dubai //
According to the website, delivery will be made within 3-4 hours. The order size is not limited and the maximum weight is 20kg. The service allows for real-time order tracking and is backed up by SMS messages and email reminders.
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According to the website, delivery will be made within 3-4 hours. The order size is not limited and the maximum weight is 20kg. The service allows for real-time order tracking and is backed up by SMS messages and email reminders.
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Yango Launches Delivery Service in Dubai
Earlier, Yandex has launched in Dubai its taxi service on a pilot basis, as the company is interested in expanding into new markets, including the Middle East.
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🦀 Another Crab in the GMC Family //
GMC has officially unveiled the all-electric GMC Sierra EV Denali Edition 1 pickup, which is capable of steering the rear wheels for a “crab walk.”
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GMC has officially unveiled the all-electric GMC Sierra EV Denali Edition 1 pickup, which is capable of steering the rear wheels for a “crab walk.”
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GMC Unveils All-Electric Pickup
Deliveries will begin in the first half of 2024 at a recommended price of $107,000.
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Saturday! Here are some interesting pieces we have posted this week:
// TON Diamonds auction house has been launched
https://kod.ae/first-ton-diamonds-auction-house
// The UAE started offering long-term residency to attract tech companies
https://kod.ae/uae-starts-offering-long-term-residency-to-attract-tech-companies
// $800,000 flying bike will be manufactured in Dubai
https://kod.ae/0223
// Saudi Arabia has announced the launch of the National Industrial Strategy
https://kod.ae/saudi-arabia-identifies-800-investment-opportunities-worth-more-than-260bn
// Yango announced the launch of delivery service in Dubai
https://kod.ae/yango-launches-delivery-service
📊 TON: $1,41 | BTC: $19,1K
// TON Diamonds auction house has been launched
https://kod.ae/first-ton-diamonds-auction-house
// The UAE started offering long-term residency to attract tech companies
https://kod.ae/uae-starts-offering-long-term-residency-to-attract-tech-companies
// $800,000 flying bike will be manufactured in Dubai
https://kod.ae/0223
// Saudi Arabia has announced the launch of the National Industrial Strategy
https://kod.ae/saudi-arabia-identifies-800-investment-opportunities-worth-more-than-260bn
// Yango announced the launch of delivery service in Dubai
https://kod.ae/yango-launches-delivery-service
📊 TON: $1,41 | BTC: $19,1K
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🏗Beginning of Construction //
Saudi Arabian drone photography company Ot Sky has filmed the start of work on The Line megacity, which is being built as part of the Neom project in the north-west of Saudi Arabia.
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Saudi Arabian drone photography company Ot Sky has filmed the start of work on The Line megacity, which is being built as part of the Neom project in the north-west of Saudi Arabia.
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Drones Capture Construction of ‘the Line’ in Saudi Arabia
Video shows multiple excavators digging a wide linear trench in the desert.
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🏖 Metaverse Island //
Yas Island has been recreated in the metaverse as part of the first phase of the Abu Dhabi virtual world.
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Yas Island has been recreated in the metaverse as part of the first phase of the Abu Dhabi virtual world.
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Yas Island Appears in Metaverse
Visitors will have access to the island's many attractions and will be able to build and buy digital homes, explore cultural attractions, visit theme parks, special events, golf courses and the Yas Marina race track.
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😮 Change of Design? //
Evans Hankey, Apple's head of industrial design, is leaving the company after three years in the job. She replaced Jony Ive in 2019.
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Evans Hankey, Apple's head of industrial design, is leaving the company after three years in the job. She replaced Jony Ive in 2019.
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Apple's Industrial Design Chief Hankey to Leave Company
Under her leadership, Apple has launched iPhone 12 through iPhone 14 models and M1 MacBooks.
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