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6G in UAE: Impact on homes, businesses you need to know

For e&’s customers—already experiencing gigabit fibre speeds—these tests open the door to next-level wireless connectivity

Big news from WhatsApp: Here’s what its new feature is all about

The feature is being rolled out globally and will expand over the next few weeks

Dubai speeds up autonomous taxi rollout plans with new global tie-ups

Dubai speeds up autonomous taxi rollout plans with global tie-ups

Uber and WeRide will begin testing autonomous taxis in Dubai this year, with a safety driver present, before moving toward a fully driverless commercial launch in 2026

MGX, Silver Lake acquire minority stakes in Khazna Data Centers

MGX, Silver Lake acquire minority stakes in Khazna Data Centers

With the backing of G42, MGX, and Silver Lake, Khazna is set to further expand its footprint in key markets, supporting the growing demand for cutting-edge data centre solutions

An interview with HP President of Southern Europe, the Middle East and Africa Helena Herrero

Empowering innovation and inclusion: An interview with HP’s Helena Herrero

The president of HP for Southern Europe, the Middle East and Africa shares her insights on technology, digital transformation, empowering women and sustainability

EDGNEX Data Centers by DAMAC eyes Nordic expansion

DAMAC’s EDGNEX Data Centers eyes Nordic expansion, acquires Hyperco

Hyperco operates in Finland and Sweden, leveraging the region’s renewable energy sources, mature digital ecosystem, and high connectivity

Emirates Group co-locates to world's largest solar-powered data centre

Emirates Group to co-locate to world’s largest solar-powered data centre

Starting in mid-2026, the Emirates Group will begin relocating its data centre operations to Moro Hub, which will provide comprehensive services

Astra Tech launches Botim AI, 150 million users to benefit from features

Astra Tech launches Botim AI, 150 million users to benefit from features

The AI currently supports chat-based interactions, with enhancements such as web search capabilities and action-based integration planned for future phases

Investor Cody Willard on why Tesla, AI and the UAE are just getting warmed up

Willard explains why he believes we’re still in the “dial-up” phase of the AI evolution and why the UAE is a vital cog in this wheel

ADQ, Energy Capital Partners launch $25bn partnership to power data centres

ADQ, Energy Capital Partners seal $25bn partnership to power data centres

The partnership will focus on serving the needs of data centres and industrial centres in the US and other international markets over the long-term

Yango Group announces $20m venture fund to support new startups

Yango Group announces $20m venture fund to support new startups

Yango Ventures aims to provide startups with resources to accelerate their growth while strengthening the tech ecosystem in emerging markets

Introducing the Porsche Design HONOR Magic7 RSR

Introducing the Porsche Design HONOR Magic7 RSR

The PORSCHE DESIGN HONOR Magic7 RSR is positioned as a top-tier smartphone for photography enthusiasts and content creators, offering AI-driven enhancements and Porsche Design’s luxury appeal

Abu dhabi, Microsoft and Core42 sign landmark deal for Sovereign cloud system Image Supplied

Abu Dhabi partners with Microsoft, Core42 for sovereign cloud system

The initiative will enhance government services by increasing efficiency, improving accessibility for citizens and residents, creating greater transparency

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Google’s $32bn deal for Wiz accelerated under Trump

Google sweetened its original offer for $23bn in July to $32bn, making it one of the largest tech deals ever

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nol digital payment system upgrade almost 40% complete: RTA

The three-phase project is on track for completion by the end of Q3 2026

GII acquires SAR600m stake in Saudi hospital chain

Dhamani platform: Deadline for hospitals, clinics nears

Institutions failing to meet the deadline will be removed from the networks of health service providers affiliated with insurance companies

DeepSeek and the Promethean dilemma: The ethics of open-source AI

DeepSeek and the Promethean dilemma: The ethics of open-source AI

Open-source AI could rapidly bring transformational progress. But we must think of the consequences and prepare accordingly

These Asian airlines have just banned power banks onboard

Last year three incidents a fortnight of overheating lithium batteries on planes were recorded globally by the US Federal Aviation Administration

Abu Dhabi’s MGX makes $2bn crypto investment in Binance

The deal, which Binance called its first institutional investment, is one of the largest ever in the crypto industry

Dubai's DET, Amazon launch accelerator for SMEs

Amazon, Google sign pledge to support tripling of nuclear energy capacity by 2050

Shale company Occidental and Japanese heavy machinery maker IHI Corp also added their names to the pledge

Musk’s Starlink, India’s Reliance sign surprise satellite internet deal

The deal follows a similar partnership announcement between Starlink and India’s No. 2 telecom player Bharti Airtel a day before

Publicis Sapient, AWS announce strategic collaboration

Publicis Sapient, AWS announce strategic collaboration

Saudi Arabia’s national carrier, Saudia, is among the enterprises leveraging the collaboration

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Facebook owner Meta begins testing its first in-house AI training chip

Meta, which also owns Instagram and WhatsApp, has forecast total 2025 expenses of $114bn to $119bn, including up to $65 billion in capital expenditure

AIQ secures $340m contract to deploy agentic AI across ADNOC ops

AIQ secures $340m contract to deploy agentic AI across ADNOC ops

The wide-scale deployment of the world’s first large-scale agentic AI solution for the energy sector follows he successful completion of ENERGYai ‘strial phase across ADNOC’s upstream operations

Insights: Addressing the gender gap in GenAI By Dr Alexandra Urban

Insights: Addressing the gender gap in GenAI

The UAE’s rapid surge in GenAI enrollments demonstrates a strong appetite for AI skills, but true progress requires that women be equal stakeholders in this digital revolution

Women in tech: What it takes to thrive and claim your space

Women in tech: What it takes to thrive and claim your space

In the ever-evolving world of technology, women continue to break barriers, drive innovation, and shape the future of the industry. Here, industry trailblazers share their tips on paving the way forward for younger peers in the industry

Comera's Harish Parameswaran on how next-gen platforms are redefining customer experience

Comera’s Harish Parameswaran on how next-gen platforms are redefining customer experience

The VP of Comera Financial Holding shares insights on how Comera is shaping the future of digital connectivity and why localisation remains key to meeting the region’s unique needs

e& life and e& international's Khalifa Al Shamsi on how the company is engineering a new era of digital possibilities for all

e&’s Khalifa Al Shamsi on engineering a new era of digital possibilities 

 The CEO of e& life and e& international, shares how e& is empowering enterprises and communities and shaping a connected, digital and inclusive future 

Trump administration mulls banning Chinese AI app DeepSeek

US officials are worried about DeepSeek’s handling of user data, which the company says it stores in servers located in China

Alma Numic on empowering women in tech

Insights: Why gender equality in the tech sector matters

By focusing on objective measures of talent and performance, we can ensure that women are given equal consideration for the opportunities they deserve