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WeRide, Uber to roll out autonomous vehicles in 15 more cities

Under the partnership, WeRide will provide its Robotaxi technology, while Uber will manage fleet operations

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GISEC Global 2025: Here’s what these top tech firms are showcasing

Tech leaders share their key innovations and strategies for GISEC 2025, spotlighting AI, critical infrastructure protection, and unified threat defense

UAE schools to introduce AI curriculum from kindergarten-grade 12

UAE schools to introduce AI curriculum from kindergarten-grade 12

Artificial intelligence will be introduced as a formal subject in all government schools, from kindergarten through grade 12, starting from the next academic year

MAG, MultiBank Group ink $3bn tokenisation deal for real estate assets

MAG, MultiBank Group ink $3bn tokenisation deal for real estate assets

Under the agreement, MAG will provide the real estate inventory for tokenisation, Mavryk will deliver the blockchain infrastructure and DeFi integration

Abu Dhabi's IHC, ADQ, FAB launch stablecoin image Getty Images For illustrative purposes

Abu Dhabi: IHC, ADQ, FAB launch dirham-backed stablecoin

The stablecoin is intended for use across a wide range of applications, from individual consumer payments to advanced digital use cases such as AI and machine-to-machine transactions

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OpenAI rolls out new shopping features with ChatGPT search update

The generative AI pioneer’s search feature has gained popularity since its introduction last year, and has become one of its most sought-after tools

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Abu Dhabi expands RoboTaxi trials in push for full launch by 2026

The latest expansion involves the deployment of sixth-generation RoboTaxi vehicles (RT6), developed to meet the evolving needs of modern cities

Deliveroo names new GM to lead Middle East operations

Nick Price, former general manager of Deliveroo Hong Kong, is set to take over the Middle East operations

PayPal Office Opening in Dubai with

PayPal’s Suzan Kereere on the company’s growing presence in the Middle East

In an exclusive conversation, Suzan Kereere, president of Global Markets at PayPal, shares how the company’s new regional hub in Dubai fits into its global strategy

Yango's Sergej Loite on how AI is creating smarter experiences for communities, businesses

Yango Group’s Sergej Loiter on how AI is creating smarter experiences for communities, businesses and beyond

The CEO of Search, AI, and AdTech, Yango Group, shares at Dubai AI Week 2025 how Yango Group is using AI to power the human-like assistant, last-mile delivery, and smarter advertising, and what governments and businesses could consider for the future

WhatsApp just made language barriers disappear: Here’s how

Rules in Oman: TikTok use, WhatsApp calls explained

The country’s laws are carefully developed, considering feedback from international companies offering these services

The big question answered: Will AI take my job?

AI will not replace 50 per cent of jobs, but it will replace 50 per cent of the tasks within many jobs

Gulf Business tech panel: Dubai’s key players pave next frontier in innovation

The event brought together leading minds from telecoms, AI, cloud, and blockchain — fields rapidly becoming the foundation of the region’s economic future

ADNOC Distribution, noon strike quick-commerce partnership

ADNOC Distribution, noon strike quick-commerce partnership

The partnership is expected to create new revenue streams and offer customers faster, more seamless access to retail products

UAE among top emerging economies in AI readiness: report

UAE among top emerging economies in AI readiness: report

The report showed that Qatar, Oman, Bahrain and Kuwait are progressing in AI readiness through national strategies, modern infrastructure investments and upskilling initiatives

How Alexa is powering the Gulf’s smart home boom

Smart home adoption in Saudi Arabia and UAE, key factors driving this rapid adoption of technology in the regions

Dubai’s du announces Dhs2bn hyperscale data centre deal with Microsoft

The hyperscale data centre will have Microsoft as the main tenant and its capacity will be delivered in tranches

ADNOC launches app to turbocharge UAE’s local manufacturing drive

ADNOC launches app to turbocharge UAE’s local manufacturing drive

ADNOC’s app is part of a broader push by Abu Dhabi to boost industrial GDP, develop homegrown capabilities, and attract strategic investments

K2’s second act: From rap icon to Web3 innovator

How the Tunisian rapper is charting a new course, from North African Hip-Hop to global tech investments

50 self-driving taxis to hit Dubai roads: Here’s what to expect

The trial phase will begin with 50 autonomous vehicles in the coming months, setting the stage for the public launch in 2026

The AI imperative: 5 steps to transforming public sector services By Mohammed Amin of Dell Technologies

The AI imperative: 5 steps to transforming public sector services

Governments should take the lead in shaping AI with a clear vision, strong ethical foundations, and collaboration between public and private sectors

Apple launches iPhone 16 as it bets on AI future

Apple’s China smartphone shipments slide 9% in first quarter

Market leader Xiaomi 1810.HK saws its shipments surge 40 per cent to 13.3 million while industry-wide shipments grew 3.3 per cent

Belkin's Steve Malony shares insights on localisation and sustainability

Belkin’s Steve Malony shares insights on localisation and sustainability

Malony outlines the company’s evolving strategy — from investing in local teams and prioritising sustainable packaging to launching products tailored to consumer needs

Cybersecurity: Why 'public-private-people' partnerships hold the key

Cybersecurity: Why ‘public-private-people’ partnerships hold the key

The UAE is shaping a resilient cyber ecosystem by prioritising proactive security measures, investing in cutting-edge technologies, and fostering collaboration

iPhone 17: What you need to know about its features, price, release date

Trump’s move: iPhones, laptops exempted from China tariffs

For the Chinese imports, the exclusion of the tech products applies only to Trump’s reciprocal tariffs, which climbed to 125 per cent this week

Why cyber-resilience is key as UAE crypto exchanges navigate a high-stakes market

Why cyber-resilience is key as UAE crypto exchanges navigate a high-stakes market

To stay ahead of digital threats, crypto exchanges must outmatch the ingenuity of attackers — because the industry’s survival depends on it

Using AI for medical diagnosis? What you should know about its safety

The AI models occasionally altered decisions based on patients’ personal characteristics, affecting priority for care and diagnostic testing

Dr Raymond Khoury on AI's role in transforming Saudi's RDI landscape

AI’s role in transforming Saudi’s research. development, innovation landscape

By overcoming existing challenges through collective action, the kingdom can fully unlock AI’s potential, driving progress, economic diversification and establish global leadership

HMD's Sanmeet Singh Kochhar on the brand's focus on innovation and human-centric design

HMD’s Sanmeet Singh Kochhar on the brand’s focus on innovation and human-centric design

From co-creating phones with parental input to introducing digital detox-friendly devices, here’s how HMD is focused on innovation, wellbeing, sustainability and accessibility

Insights: Why Dubai's proptech vision is great news for the real estate sector  

Insights: Why Dubai’s proptech vision is great news for the real estate sector  

With property prices and rental yields on the rise, and technologies like AI and blockchain unlocking new investment models, the emirate is setting the pace for the future of real estate