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TikTok building new version of app ahead of expected US sale

US could ban TikTok within weeks

The app is popular and getting legislation approved by both the House and Senate in an election year may be difficult

PwC Middle East CTO Ali Hosseini.

PwC Middle East CTO Ali Hosseini on driving AI adoption

In this podcast, the chief technology officer of PwC Middle East explains more around how his company is approaching AI

Breaking barriers: Logitech’s Loubna Imenchal on women leadership in the tech industry

Gulf Business talks to Logitech’s top executive in the region about collectively shaping a more equitable and compassionate tech industry

Michael Champion, CEO of Tahaluf.

Tahaluf CEO Michael Champion on LEAP 2024’s explosive growth

In this interview, Tahaluf CEO Michael Champion gives us insight into what it takes to host and organise LEAP 2024 in Riyadh

A recap of MWC 2024: The weird and the wonderful gadgets on display

From flying cars to gadgets that look like jewellery, the MWC 2024 saw tech companies showcase a range of futuristic concepts

LEAP

Tech investments approach $13bn on Day 2 at LEAP 2024

The Riyadh Exhibition and Convention Centre in Malham witnessed the unveiling of investments aimed at supporting local start-up ecosystems

5.5G

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 - META -AI

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

Woman working on PCs by HP

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

BlackBerry

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