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Trump administration: How has it affected Crypto markets

Trump administration: How has it affected Crypto markets

Smaller cryptocurrency ether ETH= has likewise had a fairly steady week, though was up 5 per cent in the Asia day to $3,420

UAE: Leader in Artificial Intelligence

Pearl of AI excellence: Minister wants UAE to be world leader

The UAE has been seamlessly incorporating AI into people’s daily lives

ChatGPT

ChatGPT suffers fresh outage as downtime reports spike

This marks the second time in recent months that ChatGPT has experienced downtime

Keyper's CEO and co-founder shares how it's enabling a seamless tenant-landlord experience

Keyper’s CEO shares how it’s enabling a seamless tenant-landlord experience

Omar Abu Innab, its CEO and co-founder, shares the story behind Keyper’s creation, its market impact, and the exciting developments shaping the platform’s future

Saudi Arabia’s PIF sells portfolio firm Thiqah to Elm

Saudi Arabia’s Elm to acquire Thiqah from PIF for $907m

The fund said that the deal will strengthen the local ICT sector, contributing to its goal of creating high-skilled jobs and driving economic growth through digital transformation

Samsung unveils AI-powered S25 smartphones, teases slimmer Galaxy Edge

Samsung also previewed a thinner version of the flagship models at the end of an event in California, aiming to launch the Galaxy S25 Edge in the first half of this year ahead of Apple’s anticipated rollout of its slimmer iPhone

WHOOP's Stephan Muller on how wearable tech is shaping the future of wellbeing

WHOOP’s Stephan Muller on how wearable tech is shaping the future of wellbeing

WHOOP’s GCC director sheds light on how wearable technology is empowering individuals to enhance their performance and wellbeing 

All eyes on Samsung as it readies to launch its S25 Ultra

Samsung’s flagship Galaxy S25 lineup is poised to steal the show, introducing three models: Galaxy S25, S25 Plus, and S25 Ultra

ADIO, NIP Group ink multi-year partnership to boost esport growth

ADIO, NIP Group ink multi-year partnership to boost esport growth

The five-year agreement will see NIP Group establish its global headquarters in Abu Dhabi

Abu Dhabi unveils ambitious Dhs13bn 'Digital Strategy 2025-2027'

Abu Dhabi unveils ambitious Dhs13bn ‘Digital Strategy 2025-2027’

By leveraging AI, cloud technologies, and data analytics, Abu Dhabi is set to transform the delivery of public services and optimise governmental operations

Insight: How telcos can unlock the potential of B2B ICT services

Insights: How telcos can unlock the potential of B2B ICT services

Successful telco B2B ICT diversifications need the right balance of independence and support

Melania launches crypto meme, Donald Trumps falls by almost 50%

Melania Trump launches cryptocurrency meme coin

She announced the launch across social media

HONOR Magic7 Pro: Leveraging AI power for performance

HONOR Magic7 Pro: Leveraging AI power for performance

The Magic7 Pro is available for pre-order in the UAE and is priced at Dhs3,999

WhatsApp

WhatsApp rolls out its latest update: Here’s what you need to know

The updates include creative camera effects, personalised selfie stickers, and improved message reactions, with a focus on making the platform more engaging and intuitive

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Charging electric vehicles in Dubai: What you need to know

There are about 400 electric vehicle charging stations in Dubai

DMCC, REIT Development to build Crypto Tower in Dubai's JLT

DMCC, REIT Development to build Crypto Tower in Dubai’s JLT

Crypto Tower will offer 150,000 square feet of leasable space including nine office floors and dedicated floors for blockchain incubators, VC and investment firms, and AI innovation

US to have unlimited access to AI chips

US to have unlimited access to AI chips

The new regulations will cap the number of AI chips that can be exported to most countries

Masdar City officially launched testing of cutting-edge autonomous vehicles as part of its ambitious vision to redefine sustainable urban transportation

Abu Dhabi: Masdar City begins testing autonomous vehicles

The autonomous vehicle tests at Masdar City mark an important step toward reshaping how cities approach sustainable transportation

UAE and Malaysia sign MoU to collaborate in AI and tech sector Image courtesy WAM

UAE, Malaysia ink agreement to collaborate on AI, tech

The partnership will leverage AI and advanced data analytics to enhance national security, community safety, and operational efficiencies across both nations

Gen AI and its impact insights by MIT SLOAN and Astra Tech image for illustrative purposes GettyImages

MIT Sloan, Astra Tech share insights on GenAI’s potential in Middle East

Retailers in the Middle East, particularly in the UAE, are leading the way in integrating LLMs, SLMs and LAMs to deliver personalised shopping experiences at scale

Creators HQ launches, positions UAE as a hub for content creators

UAE: Creators HQ launches, partners with Meta for initiative

Creators HQ is poised to empower content creators globally while contributing to Dubai’s growing reputation as a hub for digital media and innovation

Billionaire Hussain Sajwani sees more Gulf investments into US under President Trump

Hussain Sajwani: Gulf investments in US to soar under Trump

The real estate tycoon announced earlier this week that he planned to invest $20bn in data centres in eight US states over the coming years

Mastercard brings Crypto Credential to UAE, Kazakhstan in fintech push

Mastercard Crypto Credential allows users to send and receive cryptocurrencies using simple aliases instead of complex blockchain addresses

DAMAC partners with MANTRA to tokenise $1bn in real-world assets

DAMAC partners with MANTRA to tokenise $1bn in real-world assets

The DAMAC Group assets will be available on MANTRA Chain in early 2025, exclusively through the blockchain platform

AI in access control: Enhancing security with intelligent analytics

AI in access control: Enhancing security with intelligent analytics

The prevailing perception about AI is that it is here to stay and there is no going back, so enterprises must adopt it to remain relevant. But none of that means AI has reached some sort of ceiling of maturity

AI-powered desktop for $3,000? This is Nvidia’s plan for Project DIGITS

The new machine uses Nvidia’s latest “Blackwell” AI chip and will cost $3,000, the company’s CEO Jensen Huang revealed earlier this week

AIQ and Ecopetrol partner to drive Colombia's energy transition Image for illustrative purposes Getty Images

AIQ, Ecopetrol partner to support Colombia’s energy transition

With a growing presence in Latin America and a significant presence in the UAE, AIQ’s partnership with Ecopetrol offers the company a unique opportunity to expand its AI-driven solutions to new markets

DAMAC Group’s Hussain Sajwani to invest $20bn in US data centres

DAMAC Group’s Hussain Sajwani to invest $20bn in US data centres

EDGNEX, a unit of DAMAC, will construct new data centres in Texas, Arizona, Oklahoma, Louisiana, Ohio, Illinois, Michigan, and Indiana

The great GenAI trade-off: Balancing responsiveness with responsibility

The great GenAI trade-off: Balancing responsiveness with responsibility

GenAI can expose the business to many risks, ranging from privacy violations to an array of data-related prejudices that can arise when building and using machine-learning models

Cyberhealth: How to protect your company's systems in 2025

Cyberhealth: How to protect your company’s systems in 2025

Failure to maintain proper cyber hygiene can lead to compromised sensitive data, operational disruptions, and significant financial losses