From Dubai to Riyadh: Could AI be your next workplace colleague?

From Dubai to Riyadh: Could AI be your next workplace colleague?

The Middle East, particularly the UAE and Saudi, is distinguishing itself as one of the fastest testing grounds for AI-enabled talent ecosystems

Shure MEA amplifies innovation with new experience zone in Dubai

Shure MEA amplifies innovation with new experience zone in Dubai

In education, advanced audio solutions support both in-person and remote learning, promoting interactivity in classrooms and lecture halls

From Samsung to startups: Why UAE brands are going all-in on TikTok LIVE

From Samsung to startups: Why UAE brands are going all-in on TikTok LIVE

While traditional video formats, like pay TV and linear broadcasting, continue to exist, they are rapidly being eclipsed by newer digital alternatives

IMF says risks to Middle East outlook tilted to downside on global uncertainty

IMF says risks to Middle East outlook tilted to downside on global uncertainty

Regional oil exporters are benefiting from higher oil production as well as increased public investment and implementation of structural reforms

Kering sells beauty unit to L'Oreal for $4.7bn as de Meo trims debt

Kering sells beauty unit to L’Oreal for $4.7bn as de Meo trims debt

Under the deal, French beauty giant L’Oreal will acquire Kering’s fragrance line Creed, which former CEO Francois-Henri Pinault acquired in 2023

Cybersecurity: Why 'public-private-people' partnerships hold the key

Kiteworks survey reveals critical data governance gaps in Middle East

The report emphasises that certification frameworks and contractual safeguards offer limited protection without monitoring and measurement

Apple rebounds with big earnings: Eyes AI, iPhone 17 to sustain momentum

Apple rebounds with big earnings: Eyes AI, iPhone 17 to sustain momentum

The tech giant posted its fastest revenue expansion since 2021, bolstered by a surprising 4 per cent rise in sales in Greater China

iPhone 17 is almost here: Release date, must-know details released

iPhone 17 is almost here: Release date, must-know details released

The iPhone Air is expected to feature a 6.6-inch display, mirroring Apple’s branding strategy with its iPad Air and MacBook Air lines

WhatsApp just made language barriers disappear: Here’s how

From raising hands to scheduling calls, WhatsApp has dropped new features

Whether you’re organising a family catch-up or a work meeting, WhatsApp now allows users to schedule calls directly from the app

Gold rises higher: Is a $3,400 breakout next as dollar stumbles?

Gold rises higher: Is a $3,400 breakout next as dollar stumbles?

The dollar languished near multi-week lows against its rivals, making gold less expensive for holders of other currencies

iPhone 17 buzz: Major redesign, camera upgrades, price hike

iPhone 17 buzz: Major redesign, camera upgrades, price hike

Industry insiders suggest this could be one of the most significant iPhone updates in years, featuring notable design, display, and camera changes

GPT-5 is here: Here’s why the entire AI industry is watching

GPT-5 is here: Here’s why the entire AI industry is watching

OpenAI is now in early discussions to allow employees to cash out at a $500bn valuation, a huge step-up from its current $300bn valuation

Justin Timberlake reveals Lyme disease battle after world tour

Justin Timberlake reveals Lyme disease battle after world tour

Timberlake said the diagnosis helped explain the persistent fatigue, nerve pain, and unexplained illness he had been experiencing while performing

Trump's trade war: Tariff deadlines and key upcoming events

Trump’s trade war: Tariff deadlines and key upcoming events

The United States would start imposing tariffs and other measures on Russia if Moscow showed no progress toward ending tensions in Ukraine

Trump tariff

Trump hits more countries with steep tariffs, markets tumble

The presidential order listed higher import duty rates of 10 per cent to 41 per cent starting in seven days for 69 trading partners

Ardian, Saudi's PIF to buy 37.6% stake in Heathrow airport

UK airports disrupted by air traffic control issue

Authorities say that engineers have restored the system that was affected

Tsunami alerts in US, Japan as massive earthquake hits Russia

Authorities reported several injuries in the remote Russian region, with strong aftershocks expected

UAE’s passport strength revealed: See where it stands now

UAE’s passport strength revealed: See where it stands now

China, another standout mover, has also jumped 34 places over the same period, from 94th to 60th

Saudi customers alert: Apple Retail arrives in the country

Saudi customers alert: Apple Retail arrives in the country

The Apple Store online is the ideal platform for customers in Saudi Arabia to discover, explore, and purchase Apple’s complete product lineup

Apple's foldable iPhone speculation: What's there to know?

Apple’s foldable iPhone speculation: What you need to know

The next version of Apple’s mobile operating system, likely called iOS 27, is also expected to feature optimisations for foldable displays

‘Left to die’: British adventurer Adrian Hayes on resilience at 8,300 metres

British adventurer Adrian Hayes relives his near-death experience on Kanchenjunga, the world’s third-highest mountain

Air India crash: What are the fuel switches at the centre of the probe?

Air India crash: What are the fuel switches at the centre of the probe?

The two fuel control switches on a Boeing 787, in Air India’s case equipped with two GE engines, are located below the thrust levers

iPhone 17: What you need to know about its features, price, release date

iPhone 17 rumours: What to know about features, possible price, release date

The tentative timetable aligns with Apple’s historical pattern of unveiling new iPhones in September

ANAX Capital commits to deliver smarter trading suite for UAE, global Investors

The firm reaffirmed its commitment to delivering a seamless, secure trading experience backed by advanced technology and a client-first service model

Tesla to sell Model Y cars in India, starting at $69,770

Tesla will drive on to India’s busy roads, targeting a niche premium EV segment that accounts for just 4 per cent of overall sales

GCC airports among world's best: How they rank in 2025

2025 ranks: These are the best airports in GCC

The United Arab Emirates and Qatar lead the GCC in international air traffic, bolstered by world-class carriers like Emirates and Qatar Airways

Leadership shuffle at Apple: Who's taking over as COO?

Leadership shuffle at Apple: Who’s taking over as COO?

Since 2019, he has been a member of Apple’s executive team, managing the company’s global supply chain

EU removes UAE from money laundering high-risk list

EU removes UAE from money laundering high-risk list

The UAE has undertaken comprehensive reforms in recent years to fortify its anti-money laundering and counter-terrorism financing frameworks

Munich becomes Air Arabia’s newest European destination from Sharjah

New route alert: Air Arabia launches flights to European destination

The airline aims to provide a seamless and comfortable flying experience, reinforcing its position as a leading low-cost carrier in the region

Saudi Arabia raises August oil prices for Asia, Europe buyers

The country also increased the prices for all crude grades it sells to refiners in Northwest Europe and the Mediterranean by $1.40 a barrel