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Saudi Arabia’s tech renaissance: Insight

Through regulatory frameworks and policy initiatives, Saudi Arabia has emerged as a burgeoning hub for digital advancement, writes Tech Mahindra’s COO

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Dubai’s DET appoints Dr Marwan Alzarouni as CEO of AI

The initiative to appoint chief AI officers across government bodies is part of a broader strategy to integrate cutting-edge AI technologies into the governance structure

Dubai Future Foundation, Meta launch business incubator programme

Dubai Future Foundation, Meta launch business incubator programme

The business incubator programme will foster collaboration and help exchange knowledge and expertise in AI product development

Nvidia eclipses Microsoft as world’s most valuable company

Nvidia eclipses Microsoft as world’s most valuable company

The firm’s stunning surge over the past year has become emblematic of a Wall Street frenzy driven by optimism about emerging AI technology

Appled developes Open AI, Ajax

Revolutionising Siri: Apple’s ‘Apple Intelligence’ set to dominate AI

Apple’s WWDC revealed some of the trends around AI, that will shape the embedding of the tech, in future devices

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Dell Technologies, Presight ink MoU to drive digital innovation in UAE

The partnership will leverage Presight’s expertise in AI and data analytics with Dell’s capabilities in compute, storage, data protection and network solutions

Making a difference in the world with AI - insights by Abdumalik Mirakhmedov - co-founder Scalo Technologies

Insights: Using AI to make a difference

In the world’s economically challenged and remote regions, AI can revolutionise access to finance, education, and clean water, while streamlining infrastructure development

Tech giant Cisco launches $1bn AI fund to power innovative solutions

Tech giant Cisco launches $1bn AI fund to power innovative solutions

Cisco has already committed nearly $200m to the fund, with strategic investments in Cohere, Mistral AI, and Scale AI serving as early examples

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Watch top experts speak at the Gulf Business Tech Panel

Our upcoming panel event offers an exciting opportunity to gain insights from industry leaders and engage in discussions about the future of technology in business

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Apple unveils partnership with OpenAI at WWDC 2024

Apple said the new iOS 18, the software powering its flagship device, will make the iPhone home screen more customisable

Dubai: Sheikh Hamdan appoints 22 AI chiefs across government institutions

Dubai: Sheikh Hamdan appoints 22 AI chiefs across government institutions

The chief artificial intelligence (AI) officers will spearhead specialised plans and programmes in the field of AI and advanced technology

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Transforming air travel: Inside Cognizant’s partnership with Riyadh Airports

Cognizant’s GM in Saudi Arabia, Tarek Zarg El Aioun, discusses the company’s strategic partnerships and digital innovations transforming the aviation sector and beyond

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A sneak peek into Xpanse: World’s first forum for exponential technologies

Dr Zina Jarrahi Cinker, director general of MATTER, reveals key details about one of the biggest events of the year set to come to Abu Dhabi in November

Nvidia To Report Quarterly Earnings

Nvidia overtakes Apple as No 2 most valuable company in the world

Nvidia’s stock rose 5.2 per cent to end the day at $1,224.40, valuing the company at $3.012tn

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Democratising AI: Optimas AI’s mission turned business

Optimas AI is focusing on democratising AI, making it accessible to decision-makers, and integrating advanced risk management, governance, and privacy solutions

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OpenAI launches ChatGPT Edu for universities, to be available in 50 languages

ChatGPT can help with various tasks across campus, such as providing personalised tutoring for students and reviewing their resumes, helping researchers write grant applications, and assisting faculty with grading

Nvidia To Report Quarterly Earnings

Nvidia set to overtake Apple as world’s second-most valuable company

Nvidia became the fastest company to grow from $1tn to $2tn in 2024

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Elon Musk’s xAI valued at $24bn after funding from Andreessen Horowitz, Sequoia Capital

Musk had denied a report earlier this year that said xAI was seeking funding

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How should UAE businesses look at the legal considerations of deploying AI

The future is full of opportunities for regional businesses to flourish by tapping into the infinite potential of AI

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Nvidia announces 10-for-1 stock split after post-earnings $200bn rally

Nvidia’s lead in the AI boom already has made it the most popular stock among individual investors over the past year

UAE, France partner to advance global AI ecosystem

UAE and France partner to advance global AI ecosystem

The two countries will explore investment opportunities in start-ups and investment funds focused on AI models

Microsoft, G42 deal could transfer US AI tech abroad

Microsoft, G42 deal could transfer key US chips and AI tech abroad

Microsoft executives said the company welcomes a debate on a new legal framework governing the transfer of AI technology

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Microsoft, G42 to invest $1bn in Kenya to build geothermal-powered data centre

Microsoft and G42 will work with the government of Kenya to design and operate the new East Africa cloud region as part of a trusted data zone

Saudi Arabia’s ALLaM model joins IBM Watsonx AI platform

IBM makes more AI models open source and lands Saudi Arabia deal

Saudi Arabia’s AI authority will train its “ALLaM” Arabic language model using Watsonx, adding new language skills to the firm’s offerings

Sheikh Hamdan with Omar Sultan Al Olama-WAM

Sheikh Hamdan announces AI initiative: 1 million engineers to be trained

The initiative will follow an extensive programme that includes training courses to upskill individuals in AI and prompt engineering along with offering accredited certifications

UAE's AI PUSH

UAE, US to seal more AI deals through strategic partnership: UAE AI minister Al Olama

The UAE, led by government-backed firm G42, is pushing to burnish its AI framework as it diversifies away from oil

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Dell deepens AI push with new PCs

Dell’s AI-capable PCs will come with the Qualcomm Snapdragon X series chips

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Microsoft unveils ‘Copilot+’ PCs with AI features

Copilot+ PCs will be able to handle more artificial-intelligence tasks without calling on cloud data centers

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Space42’s Karim Sabbagh on the Bayanat-Yahsat merger, spacetech and future plans

The managing director designate of Space42 shares how the company will combine geo analytics and satcom capabilities with AI to offer new solutions and services to clients across the region

Presight partners with Intel in AI push

UAE’s Presight, Intel partner to advance AI innovation

The duo seeks to strengthen data security and privacy by implementing confidential AI technologies