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Dubai’s DET appoints Dr Marwan Alzarouni as CEO of AI

The initiative to appoint chief AI officers across government bodies is part of a broader strategy to integrate cutting-edge AI technologies into the governance structure

Dubai Future Foundation, Meta launch business incubator programme

Dubai Future Foundation, Meta launch business incubator programme

The business incubator programme will foster collaboration and help exchange knowledge and expertise in AI product development

Tom Brown, President EMEA, SharkNinja, addresses media at the official SharkNinja UAE launch

SharkNinja moves: EMEA president Tom Brown on the company’s regional growth strategy

In an exclusive interview with Gulf Business, SharkNinja’s Tom Brown shares the strategy driving the global product design and technology company’s expansion in the UAE and Middle East

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Saudi Arabia: World’s first licensed autonomous air taxi takes flight during Hajj 2024

The autonomous flight was conducted by EHang Holdings in collaboration with Saudi-based Front End

Apple turns to third parties for ‘buy now, pay later’

Apple turns to third parties for ‘buy now, pay later’ after sunsetting product

The tech giant said its new solution will enable it to bring flexible payments to more users, in more places across the globe

Help AG CTO Nicolai Solling shares the impact of cyber threats in the GCC and findings of the 2024 state of the market report

Help AG CTO Nicolai Solling shares the impact of cyber threats in the GCC

The CTO shares the findings of Help AG’s State of the Market Report, which delivered key insights into cybersecurity threats, trends and emerging technologies over the past year

Nvidia eclipses Microsoft as world’s most valuable company

Nvidia eclipses Microsoft as world’s most valuable company

The firm’s stunning surge over the past year has become emblematic of a Wall Street frenzy driven by optimism about emerging AI technology

Egyptian fintech Sahl successfully raises $6m in Series A round

Egyptian fintech Sahl successfully raises $6m in Series A round

Sahl’s strategic vision is to dominate Egypt’s EGP2.5tn digital payments sector by capturing a significant portion of collections for utility companies, a segment worth EGP250bn annually

How MENA is dominating the global crypto market

Here’s why MENA is world’s fastest-growing crypto market

Cryptocurrency is more than just a new asset class, it represents a fundamental change in how assets are managed and verified

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Revolutionising Siri: Apple’s ‘Apple Intelligence’ set to dominate AI

Apple’s WWDC revealed some of the trends around AI, that will shape the embedding of the tech, in future devices

Smart cities, biometrics, nanotech: How techology is reinventing the property industry

Smart cities, biometrics, nanotech: How techology is reinventing the property industry

Technological advancements in the real estate sector are driving efficiency, enhancing user experiences, and fostering sustainable practices

ACI Worldwide's Santhosh Rao showcases trends in real-time payments

ACI Worldwide’s Santhosh Rao showcases trends in real-time payments

For businesses, it’s time to rethink where real-time payments sit in the customer journey and the end-to-end payments landscape, says Santhosh Rao, SVP MEASA, ACI Worldwide

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Dell Technologies, Presight ink MoU to drive digital innovation in UAE

The partnership will leverage Presight’s expertise in AI and data analytics with Dell’s capabilities in compute, storage, data protection and network solutions

Gulf Business Breakfast meet: Shining the spotlight on cloud, AI and proptech   

Close to 100 industry professionals gathered for Gulf Business’ inaugural Business Breakfast meet, themed around the intersection of technology and business

du teams up with Oracle to launch hyperscale cloud, sovereign AI services for govt, public sector

du to launch hyperscale cloud, sovereign AI services for govt, public sector

The telecom operator has teamed up with Oracle, which remains the only hyperscaler capable of delivering AI and a suite of cloud services across dedicated, public, and hybrid cloud environments globally

Making a difference in the world with AI - insights by Abdumalik Mirakhmedov - co-founder Scalo Technologies

Insights: Using AI to make a difference

In the world’s economically challenged and remote regions, AI can revolutionise access to finance, education, and clean water, while streamlining infrastructure development

Tech giant Cisco launches $1bn AI fund to power innovative solutions

Tech giant Cisco launches $1bn AI fund to power innovative solutions

Cisco has already committed nearly $200m to the fund, with strategic investments in Cohere, Mistral AI, and Scale AI serving as early examples

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Watch top experts speak at the Gulf Business Tech Panel

Our upcoming panel event offers an exciting opportunity to gain insights from industry leaders and engage in discussions about the future of technology in business

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Apple unveils partnership with OpenAI at WWDC 2024

Apple said the new iOS 18, the software powering its flagship device, will make the iPhone home screen more customisable

Dubai: Sheikh Hamdan appoints 22 AI chiefs across government institutions

Dubai: Sheikh Hamdan appoints 22 AI chiefs across government institutions

The chief artificial intelligence (AI) officers will spearhead specialised plans and programmes in the field of AI and advanced technology

Zand Bank, MANTRA partner to streamline real-world asset tokenisation

The digital bank and MANTRA will develop frameworks for RWA tokenisation that comply with regulations set by the Dubai’s VARA

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Transforming air travel: Inside Cognizant’s partnership with Riyadh Airports

Cognizant’s GM in Saudi Arabia, Tarek Zarg El Aioun, discusses the company’s strategic partnerships and digital innovations transforming the aviation sector and beyond

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A sneak peek into Xpanse: World’s first forum for exponential technologies

Dr Zina Jarrahi Cinker, director general of MATTER, reveals key details about one of the biggest events of the year set to come to Abu Dhabi in November

Nvidia To Report Quarterly Earnings

Nvidia overtakes Apple as No 2 most valuable company in the world

Nvidia’s stock rose 5.2 per cent to end the day at $1,224.40, valuing the company at $3.012tn

In numbers: Saudi Arabia poised for EV boom, reveals survey

In numbers: Saudi Arabia poised for EV boom, reveals survey

Saudi Arabia has significant growth potential for battery-electric vehicles, with 71 per cent of consumers “very” or “moderately” likely to purchase a BEV this year, the AlixPartners study showed

Phygital sports: UAE wins bid to host Games of the Future 2025

Phygital sports: UAE wins bid to host Games of the Future 2025

The Games of the Future 2025 is a key event in phygital sports, showcasing a fusion of physical and digital competition among talented athletes worldwide

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Democratising AI: Optimas AI’s mission turned business

Optimas AI is focusing on democratising AI, making it accessible to decision-makers, and integrating advanced risk management, governance, and privacy solutions

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OpenAI launches ChatGPT Edu for universities, to be available in 50 languages

ChatGPT can help with various tasks across campus, such as providing personalised tutoring for students and reviewing their resumes, helping researchers write grant applications, and assisting faculty with grading

Nvidia To Report Quarterly Earnings

Nvidia set to overtake Apple as world’s second-most valuable company

Nvidia became the fastest company to grow from $1tn to $2tn in 2024

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Elon Musk’s xAI valued at $24bn after funding from Andreessen Horowitz, Sequoia Capital

Musk had denied a report earlier this year that said xAI was seeking funding