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The reality of 5.5G technology: A game-changer in telecommunications

Huawei and Du signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to boost 5G-Advanced (5G-A) technology in the UAE

Zoho CEO Sridhar Vembu

Zoho CEO Sridhar Vembu on big Saudi push, new data centres

Sridhar Vembu speaks to Gulf Business about his company’s launching of two new data centres in Saudi Arabia

Cloudflare co-founder Michelle Zatlyn

Cloudflare co-founder Michelle Zatlyn: ‘Middle East internet usage up 20%’

The Cloudflare co-founder says internet growth in the Middle East was 20 per cent in the last quarter of 2023, far higher than the global average of 5 per cent

How ADNOC generated $500m in extra value from AI solutions

How ADNOC generated $500m in extra value from AI solutions

The oil firm’s use of AI technologies abated up to one million tonnes of carbon dioxide emissions between 2022 and 2023

Instagram , Facebook

Facebook, Instagram down for thousands in the UAE

The tracker’s UAE website showed over three thousand reports for Instagram and over six thousand reports for Facebook

LEAP 2024

LEAP 2024: AWS, IBM, Dell and other tech firms commit massive $11.9bn in investments

The announcement underscores Saudi Arabia’s position as a growing tech powerhouse in the region

Deloitte

Deloitte ME Growth Leader on Neo Banks, Saudi’s new regional office

We sat down for a chat with Deloitte on the sidelines of LEAP 2024 to know about their focus areas for the year ahead

DeepFest

TikTok, Zoom and Mohammad the Humanoid Robot headline DeepFest opener

At DeepFest, stakeholders are optimistic about the potential to expand, scale, and drive innovation in AI, underscoring Riyadh’s emergence as a key player in the global technology landscape

Bitcoin surges past $68,000, in sight of record high

Bitcoin soars above $68,000 as it nears 2021 all-time high

The cryptocurrency has gained 50 per cent this year amid a surge in inflows into US-listed bitcoin funds

AWS to invest $5.3 bn in Saudi Arabia, open data centres

AWS unveils $5.3bn investment to advance Saudi Arabia’s cloud infrastructure

The new region will consist of three availability zones at launch, adding to the existing 105 zones across 33 geographic regions globally

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PCs redefined: Say hello to your new personal companion

Imagine the possibilities when your ‘Personal Companion’ can integrate your unique company and personal working data with real-time analysis of vast volumes of public information

Coursera's Jeff Maggioncalda on the future of learning and work

Want to enhance your career prospects? Coursera’s CEO shares key tips

Coursera CEO Jeff Maggioncalda shares how the global online learning platform is enabling adaptive and personalised learning experiences for students and professionals

Bitcoin breaches $64,000 as records beckon

Bitcoin bounces beyond $64,000 as records beckon

The cryptocurrency has gained 50 per cent this year and most of the rise come in the last few weeks where trading volume has surged for US-listed bitcoin funds

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Nvidia surpasses $2 trillion valuation as AI rally heats up

Nvidia’s stock market value edged above $2 trillion for the first time before receding by the end of the session

Elon Musk sues OpenAI, Sam Altman for ‘abandoning mission’

The lawsuit said Altman and OpenAI’s co-founder Greg Brockman originally approached Musk to make an open source, non-profit company

Tech Mahindra - MWC 2024

Tech Mahindra’s successful outing at MWC 2024 with key signings

From signing on new clients to displaying its expertise in the green transition, Tech Mahindra made the most of its time in Barcelona

How LEAP 2024 aligns with Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030

Tahaluf’s CEO shines the spotlight on LEAP 2024

Michael Champion says the move to a larger venue for LEAP in 2024, reflects the event’s commitment to accommodate more innovative technologies, digital entrepreneurs and tech startups

Bitcoin

Bitcoin bulls are back as cryptocurrency shoots past $61k

The approval and launch of spot bitcoin ETFs in the US this year has opened the asset class to new investors and reignited the excitement that was sapped in the “crypto winter” of 2022

Blast from the past: BlackBerry’s Hans-Peter Bauer on company’s pivot

BlackBerry EMEA VP, Hans-Peter Bauer, speaks to Gulf Business about the company’s journey into the enterprise

DeepFest set to attract over 20,000 visitors

LEAP 2024: Over 20,000 visitors expected to attend DeepFest

The event will run from March 4 to 7 at the Riyadh Exhibition and Convention Centre and is set to showcase more than 150 leading AI experts

Huawei at MWC 2024

Huawei looks to entrench wearable dominance at MWC 2024

Huawei’s showcase at MWC 2024 is a glimpse into the tech giant’s capabilities in delivering high-end, fashion-forward, technology-driven products

Abu Dhabi’s IHC appoints AI-powered observer to its board

Meet GCC’s first AI-powered board member: IHC’s ‘Aiden Insight’

‘Aiden Insight’ will attend IHC board meetings as a non-voting observer, offering real-time insights to inform discussions and guide decisions

deepfest 2024

DeepFest 2024 set to witness history in the making with the ‘mirror’ interview

This social experiment will reveal a digital replica of a human being that not only mimics their appearance and voice but also engages in conversation

Xiaomi

Xiaomi’s vision for smart living

Xiaomi’s entry into the home products segment aligns with the tech manufacturer’s vision to create a cohesive ecosystem of interconnected smart devices

MOBILE WORLD CONGRESS 2024

Mobile World Congress 2024: What to expect from big tech brands

The 2024 edition of the Mobile World Congress expects to attract close to 100,000 attendees from across the technology universe

Saudi Arabia’s PIF pitches kingdom as AI hub

Saudi sovereign wealth fund PIF pitches kingdom as AI hub

Al-Rumayyan’s comments signal that data centres may be a core part of the kingdom’s strategy to capitalise on the booming demand for GenAI technology

Gemini - Sundar Pichai, chief executive officer of Alphabet Inc., during the Google I/O Developers Conference in Mountain View, California, US, on Wednesday, May 10, 2023. Google introduced a new large language model, used for training artificial intelligence tools like chatbots, known as PaLM 2, and said it has already woven it into many of the internet search company’s marquee products. Photographer: David Paul Morris/Bloomberg

Google to pause Gemini AI model’s image generation of people due to inaccuracies

Bard was rechristened as Gemini earlier this month and Google rolled out paid subscription plans

Xpeng signs partnership with UAE’s Ali&Sons

Tesla’s Chinese rival Xpeng signs partnership with UAE’s Ali&Sons

The electric carmaker will offer the G6 and G9 SUV models in UAE from Q3 2024

Fastex

Fastex announces opening of its new office at Dubai World Trade Center’s One Central

The expansion and the location demonstrate Fastex’s dedication to growth and integration within the Dubai business landscape

Nvidia

Nvidia stock soars as revenue outlook beats expectations, driven by high AI demand

Nvidia stock has gained more than 30 per cent so far this year as it jockeys with Amazon.com and Alphabet for a spot among the most valuable companies