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When love hurts: Romance scams – now AI powered – are on the rise

Scammers deploy various tactics, from impersonating service members using stolen photos to orchestrating fake “sugar mummy and daddy” schemes

DeepFest spotlights women driving innovation

A number of female industry leaders and entrepreneurs took to the DeepFest stage, championing the sector’s drive for gender equality

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Chinese iPhones: Alibaba chairman confirms AI partnership with Apple

Rolling out AI tools in China is crucial for Apple as iPhone sales dipped in the holiday quarter

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Grok 3: This AI chatbot, ChatGPT challenger is to release soon

Grok 3 is outperforming anything that’s been released

UAE ranks in top 10 nations with most AI firms per capita

UAE ranks in top 10 nations with most AI firms per capita

The UAE has introduced several national AI initiatives, including appointing the world’s first Minister of State for AI in 2017 and launching the National Strategy for Artificial Intelligence 2031

LEAP East to debut in Hong Kong in July 2026

LEAP East to debut in Hong Kong in July 2026

LEAP East is poised to become a landmark event in the tech world, positioning Hong Kong as a central player in shaping the future of global innovation

How industrial AI is leading economic hubs toward diversification, autonomy, Honeywell's George Bou Mitri shares insights

How industrial AI is leading economic hubs toward diversification, autonomy

As companies navigate the fourth industrial revolution, the integration of AI in industrial processes is proving to be both a challenge and an opportunity

Dubai International Boat Show 2025: All You Need to Know

Dubai International Boat Show 2025: All you need to know

This premier maritime event will take place at Dubai Harbour for the fourth consecutive year

Hub71 16th cohort announced: Here's who made the list

Hub71 16th cohort announced: Here’s who made the list

More than 50 per cent of the startups in Cohort 16 are seed and series A ventures, operating across nine industries, including fintech, climate tech, health tech, edtech, and mobility and logistics

LEAP 2025: What tech leaders have to say about their participation

LEAP 2025: What tech leaders have to say about their participation

We spoke to key leaders from these companies about the event and their participation

Insights: The AI-powered future of sport and fan engagement

Insights: The AI-powered future of sport and fan engagement

A new era in sports is unfolding, where AI and digital innovation elevate every moment on and off the track

How E1H is driving sports, entertainment innovation in Abu Dhabi

How Abu Dhabi’s E1H is driving innovation in sports and entertainment

Guillaume Dufond of Ethara, and Jamie Cunningham of OneToWatch, discuss how E1H aims to shape the future of sports and entertainment in the UAE and beyond

Tahaluf CEO Mike Champion on LEAP’s meteoric rise in Saudi Arabia

A driving force behind LEAP’s rapid expansion in Riyadh, Mike Champion gives us an insider’s view on how Tahaluf is reshaping the region’s event landscape

Tech To Make Riyadh Epicentre of MENA Music by 2030, Grammy Awards President Tells DeepFest 2025

Tech to make Riyadh MENA music hub by 2030, says Grammy head at DeepFest

The Recording Academy, which launched the Latin Grammys 25 years ago, is now looking to help music and artists from the Middle East and North Africa gain global traction

RTA unveils RAILBUS, a solar-powered autonomous transport system at WGS

RTA unveils RAILBUS autonomous transport system

The RAILBUS carriage measures 11.5 metres in length, 2.6 metres in width, and 2.9 metres in height, with a capacity to accommodate 40 passengers and a top speed of 100 km/h

DeepFest 2025 opens in Riyadh, showcases Saudi Arabia’s AI ambitions

DeepFest 2025 showcases Saudi Arabia’s AI ambitions

DeepFest 2025 features more than 150 speakers and 120 exhibitors, welcoming over 50,000 participants globally

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Qualcomm, Aramco Digital to develop AI-enabled 5G industrial smartphone

Revealed at LEAP 2025, the new industrial smartphone will enhance connectivity for 5G IoT devices, edge computing, and industrial applications

G42, Microsoft unveil Responsible AI Foundation

G42, Microsoft unveil Responsible AI Foundation

Inception, a subsidiary of G42, will serve as the Programme Lead for the foundation, advancing its mission to ensure that AI development remains both ethical and inclusive

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LEAP 2025 starts in Riyadh, unveiling $14.9bn in AI investments

The event reinforces Saudi Arabia’s ambition to establish itself as a primary hub for digital transformation and a destination for technology investments

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France, UAE agree to develop 1 gigawatt AI data centre

The two countries have agreed to a framework accord for a 1 gigawatt data centre dedicated to artificial intelligence

Managing the data traffic surge: Challenges and AI solutions by Rohit Chowdhary, Head of Advanced Consulting Services Europe, MEA and APJ at Nokia CNS

Managing the data traffic surge: Challenges and AI solutions

AI plays a crucial role in aggregating and interpreting complex data models, which are becoming more intricate as networks grow

How LEAP 2025 is shaping Saudi Arabia’s tech ambitions

LEAP 2025 promises even more with 1,800 global tech brands, 680 startups, and 1,000 expert speakers showcasing next-gen solutions in sectors such as space, gaming, education, and smart cities

OpenAI secures $6.6bn investment from Abu Dhabi’s MGX, Nvidia

OpenAI’s Altman to stop in Abu Dhabi for MGX fundraising talks – report

Altman’s Abu Dhabi stop comes as the ChatGPT maker looks to raise about $40bn to fuel its model development

Dubai to host second edition of Middle East Blockchain Awards

MEBA 2025 comes as blockchain adoption continues to grow across the MENA region

UAE: Dubai Duty Free introduces new way to shop

The shoppers would have an option for a preferred alternative to existing payment methods

Apple Invites: What the new iphone app helps you do

Apple Invites: What this new iPhone app helps you do

Apple Invites includes an easy-to-use Shared Album feature, where guests can upload photos and videos

Nestlé, Dubai AI Campus to develop AI tool to drive product innovation

Nestlé, Dubai AI Campus to develop AI tool to drive F&B innovation

The partnership with Dubai AI Campus aims to anticipate consumer trends and shape the future of the food and beverage industry

Review: Why the HMD Fusion is packed with possibilities

Why the HMD Fusion is packed with possibilities

The HMD Fusion caters to users who crave personalisation and creativity with its interchangeable outfits and customisable features

HPE Aruba Networking: Secure sustainable AI-driven connectivity at the fore

HPE Aruba Networking: Secure sustainable AI-driven connectivity at the fore

This year at LEAP in Saudi Arabia, HPE Aruba Networking will be taking centre stage with a unique approach to its solutions and offerings

Andrew Elvish, VP of Global Marketing at Genetec, spoke to Gulf Business at Intersec 2025 about the company’s latest offerings, key trends in the physical security space, and the company’s focus on the region

How Genetec is shaping the future of security solutions

Andrew Elvish, VP of Global Marketing at Genetec, shares the company’s latest offerings, key trends in the physical security space, and the company’s focus on the region