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Oracle launches world’s first zettascale cloud supercomputer

Oracle unveils world’s first zettascale cloud computing cluster

OCI is now offering the largest AI supercomputer on the cloud, which will deliver up to 131,072 NVIDIA GPUs and enable customers to build, train and inference AI at scale

From IDM 2.0 to AI in the GCC, Intel's Taha Khalifa shares his insights

From IDM 2.0 to AI in the GCC, Intel’s Taha Khalifa shares his insights

Intel’s director of CCG Enterprise & Government Solutions, and EMEA & GCC country manager at Intel, shares views on AI’s impact on the region and Intel’s contributions to it through its IDM 2.0 strategy

UAE’s G42, Microsoft to build two data centres in Abu Dhabi

UAE’s G42, Microsoft to build two AI centres in Abu Dhabi

The first centre will develop and advance best practices and industry standards for the responsible use of AI in the Middle East and the Global South

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GITEX GLOBAL 2024: Two mega venues, one massive tech event

The world’s largest technology exhibition, GITEX GLOBAL, returns for its 44th edition, bringing together tech innovators, start-ups, and investors from across the globe

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AI spending spree: Big tech’s quarterly results draws scrutiny

The heightened scrutiny surrounding Big Tech’s AI investments highlights the need for transparency and ethical considerations in AI development

'HONOR the Innovation' showcases the new AI-powered Magic V3

‘HONOR the Innovation’ showcases the new AI-powered Magic V3

With the Magic V3, HONOR is staking its claim as a leader in foldable technology — innovative, versatile and ahead of the curve

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Why data must be refined like oil to drive business value: Cloudera CEO

Charles Sansbury tells Gulf Business that data like oil requires substantial effort and infrastructure to unlock its full potential

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Farm to table reinvented: How AI is driving agricultural value chain transformation

AI’s predictive ability empowers agribusinesses to adjust planting schedules, optimise harvest times, and make well-informed decisions regarding crop selection

Abu Dhabi’s MGX in talks to invest in OpenAI: WSJ reports

Abu Dhabi tech investment firm MGX in talks to invest in OpenAI: WSJ reports

The creator of ChatGPT is in talks to raise $6.5bn from investors at a valuation of $150bn

New Oracle Database@AWS to ensure seamless cloud integration

New Oracle Database@AWS to ensure seamless cloud integration

The service is expected to be available in preview later this year, with wider availability planned for 2025

CEOs shift focus from sustainability to AI, inflation, reveals report

CEOs shift focus from sustainability to AI, inflation, shows survey

Bain’s survey of 19,000 consumers across 10 countries revealed that 61 per cent are more concerned about climate change than two years ago

DMCC launches AI Centre to drive global AI solutions

Dubai: DMCC launches AI Centre to drive global AI solutions

The AI Centre will occupy two floors and integrate DMCC’s other tech-focused platforms, including the DMCC Crypto and Gaming Centres

Abu Dhabi’s tech hub Hub71 attracts $130m in startup investment

Hub71 startups attract $130m in investment; here’s who made it to cohort 15

Cohort 15 startups will benefit from up to Dhs250,000 worth of in-kind incentives and Dhs250,000 in cash for equity through a SAFE note

Rorix Holdings' Finstreet unveils regulated digital trading platform at ADGM

Rorix Holdings’ Finstreet unveils regulated digital trading platform at ADGM

Finstreet’s subsidiaries – Finstreet Global Market, Finstreet Global Clearing and Settlement, and Finstreet Capital – have received financial services permissions from ADGM’s FSRA

G42 unveils Hindi LLM ‘NANDA’ at UAE-India Business Forum

G42 unveils Hindi LLM ‘NANDA’ at UAE-India Business Forum

NANDA is a 13 billion-parametre model, trained on approximately 2.13 trillion tokens of language data, with a strong focus on Hindi

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Saudi Aramco unveils 6 new initiatives to drive digital development

Aramco noted that its deployment of supercomputing infrastructure supports development of AI solutions

David-Boast-General-Manager-MENA-at-Endava on why GCC enterprises must modernise before AI adoption

Why GCC enterprises must modernise before AI adoption

Harnessing AI to its fullest has a prerequisite — the revamp of the IT suite from top to bottom, and organisations, their vendors and partners must work together to build the future

Apple launches iPhone 16 as it bets on AI future

Apple debuts iPhone 16 with test AI software rolling out this year and next

The iPhone 16 lineup is the first Apple smartphone designed around these AI features, though they are expected to also be available on iPhone 15 Pro and Pro Max

TCS AI.Cloud's Siva Ganesan on how the firm is driving GenAI adoption

TCS AI.Cloud’s Siva Ganesan on how the firm is driving GenAI adoption

The global head of TCS’ AI.Cloud divison shares how the company is guiding organisations through AI integration, overcoming implementation challenges, and paving the way for an AI-driven future

Hisham Farouk, CEO, Grant Thornton UAE

Grant Thornton’s Hisham Farouk on trade, sustainable finance and ESG

The UAE division’s CEO discusses the firm’s strategies for bolstering cross-border business and the importance of sustainable finance, ESG and digital transformation

Insights: How UAE is enabling network transformation in the AI age

Insights: How UAE is enabling network transformation in the AI age

Enabling AI-powered solutions will change how we live, work, and play– this is being made possible by higher-performance, lower-latency 5G and private 5G networks

Insights: Tackling GenAI's impact on enterprise security

Insights: Tackling GenAI’s impact on enterprise security

Ad-hoc adoption of GenAI and LLMs by end users will compromise the enterprise attack surface and data privacy, and cybersecurity administrators will need to initiate proactive measures linked to its use

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Mozn: Pioneering AI solutions in fintech, fraud prevention, and compliance

Mozn is making waves in the global fintech landscape with its cutting-edge platform, FOCAL as the company showcases its latest innovations at the 24 Fintech event in Riyadh

Tabby's Hosam Arab on payment trends, IPO plans and 24 Fintech

Tabby’s Hosam Arab on payment trends, IPO plans and 24 Fintech

The co-founder and CEO of the MENA region’s leading shopping and financial services app, talks about the company’s presence at the debut edition of 24 Fintech in Riyadh, fintech trends and IPO plans

Abu Dhabi, Dubai launch unified parking permit system

Abu Dhabi, Dubai launch unified parking permit system

The electronic platform establishes a centralised database for parking permits issued to people of determination in Abu Dhabi and Dubai

Bitcoin ETFs take $50bn baby steps toward big-time

Bitcoin ETFs take $50bn baby steps toward big-time

Retail investors have dominated flows into the new ETFs, with only a handful of large institutions having publicly disclosed positions in regulatory filings

In numbers: Saudi Arabia’s 24 Fintech 2024

In numbers: Saudi Arabia’s 24 Fintech 2024

To mark the fintech sector’s growing importance and in line with Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030, the inaugural 24 Fintech 2024 event is set to take place from September 3-5

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A sneak peek at the keynote speakers of 24 Fintech 2024

The 24 Fintech Summit promises to be a landmark event for Saudi Arabia as well as the GCC region, offering attendees a comprehensive view of the trends, challenges, and opportunities set to shape the industry in the coming years

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Key trends shaping the future of finance at ’24 Fintech

The ’24 Fintech event, taking place from September 3-5 in Riyadh, is set to be an essential gathering for industry leaders, investors, and innovators driving the future of finance

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Industry insights: How Saudi Arabia’s fintech scene is evolving

The region’s fintech sector is rapidly transforming, driven by strong investments, supportive regulations, and visionary initiatives like Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030. As the sector grows, industry leaders share their insights on what lies ahead