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Eight sleep now in the UAE

Eight Sleep expands into UAE, offering smart sleep solutions

Eight Sleep’s celebrity investors — including Alex Rodriguez and Kevin Hart— along with firms such as Valor Equity Partners, SoftBank, Khosla Ventures and Founders Fund

Thales' Elias Merrawe on shaping the future of flight

Thales’ Elias Merrawe on shaping the future of flight

The VP – Civil Business for Thales in the Middle East, shares the company’s  commitment to sustainability, its strategic partnerships with UAE entities, and supporting the UAE’s ambitious aviation goals

Review: HMD Skyline – A fresh take on smartphone design 

Review: HMD Skyline – A fresh take on smartphone design 

Crafted from recycled aluminium, Skyline’s design innovation allows you to self-repair a broken screen with ease, and with 800 battery cycles, it’s built to last longer, making it a sustainable choice

Lenovo, world’s largest PC maker, to launch factory in Saudi Arabia

The company plans to open facilities in Saudi Arabia following a major investment deal with the kingdom’s Public Investment Fund

Apple launches iPhone 16 as it bets on AI future

Apple faces $3.8bn legal claim over iCloud practices

A UK consumer group believes iPhone and iPad iOS users have had little choice but to use Apple’s own iCloud service

Leading with passion: The CEO’s journey and strategic goals for Emirates Park Zoo

Leading with passion: The CEO’s journey and strategic goals for Emirates Park Zoo

Dr Walid Shaaban, Group CEO of Emirates Park Zoo, seeks to leave a legacy of sustainable growth, innovation, and meaningful conservation

Insights: The rise of banking-as-a-service (baaS) and its impact

Insights: The rise of banking-as-a-service and its impact

The future of BaaS in the GCC looks promising, driven by advancements in regulatory technologies (regtech), quantum computing and 5G/6G technology

Insights: How regtech can turbocharge economic transformation

Insights: How regtech can turbocharge economic transformation

By combining advanced digital tools, data analytics and automation, regtech streamlines processes, alerts against violations, creates reassurance, and can enhance operations

How Asus is redefining the future of work & learning with AI solutions

How ASUS is redefining the future of work & learning with AI solutions

Madeleine Hung, general manager of EMEA Commercial System BG at ASUS, says ASUS’s AI-powered PCs enhance productivity and efficiency for workers, teachers, and students

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ADNOC awards $490m contract to expand world’s largest 3D seismic survey

The 3D mega seismic survey, which began in late 2018, covers a vast 85,000 square kilometres across onshore and offshore areas in Abu Dhabi

Dell’s Walid Yehia on AI innovation, cybersecurity and sustainability

The managing director – Gulf, at Dell Technologies, shares insights on Dell’s role in transforming industries and meeting the evolving needs of enterprises in the UAE and beyond

GB Business Breakfast shines spotlight on GCC’s automotive, mobility sectors

Gulf Business hosted its second Business Breakfast event on the future of automotive and mobility in the Middle East, highlighting digital shifts, sustainability, and evolving consumer preferences

Al Laith's Jason English on supporting the region's evolving events sector

Al Laith’s Jason English on supporting the region’s evolving events sector

We explore how Al Laith has sustained its leadership by adapting to the region’s evolving needs, leveraging technology and innovation, and prioritising sustainability across its operations

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Google launches AI accelerator programme for MENAT startups

Google’s accelerator initiative aims to bolster innovation and entrepreneurship in the region, providing startups with essential resources for development

How HUAWEI’s eKit is boosting digital transformation for SMEs

Huawei is seeking to address the complexity of implementing and managing advanced IT infrastructure for SMEs

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Saudi-backed Lucid expects to raise $1.67bn from stock sale

Lucid expects to report a loss from operations in the range of $765m to $790m for the quarter ended September 30

Jamil El Imad on From the UK to UAE: transforming healthcare outcomes with advanced technologies

From the UK to UAE: Jamil El-Imad on transforming healthcare outcomes with AI, VR

The CEO of NeuroPro and Virtually Live shares insights on how VR and AI are rapidly transforming healthcare, particularly in rehabilitation, mental health therapy, and patient education

GITEX 2024: Inside Huawei’s vision for an ‘intelligent future’

The company aims to accelerate industrial digitalisation and intelligence with its latest innovations

AWS, e& sign over $1bn deal to drive cloud, AI growth in region

AWS, e& sign over $1bn deal to drive cloud, AI growth in region

This collaboration comes as Middle Eastern businesses increasingly shift to cloud-based operations, with public cloud adoption expected to unlock $733bn in economic value by 2033

Core42 launches inference-as-a-service platform

Core42’s new service allows seamless integration of new AI models, enabling users to stay current with the latest advancements and expand their AI capabilities

Mohammed Amin, SVP CEEMETA, at Dell Technologies on achieving sustainability in the age of AI

Insights: Achieving sustainability goals in the era of AI

Adopting energy-efficient infrastructure is a powerful way to advance sustainability and is already bringing about a radical shift in how businesses approach innovation and growth

Insights: How SAR satellite data is empowering the rise of smart cities

Insights: How SAR satellite data is empowering the rise of smart cities

SAR satellites are transforming urban management across the Middle East by enabling smarter utilities, waste and water management, enhanced public safety, and innovation

GITEX Global 2024: Industry leaders on their participation

GITEX Global 2024: Here’s what to expect from these industry leaders

Top tech industry leaders share what they’ll be unveiling at GITEX GLOBAL 2024, spotlighting AI, cybersecurity and digital transformation

Tackling the surge in fraud during UAE’s peak shopping season

Tackling the surge in fraud during UAE’s peak shopping seasons

We look at measures that businesses can take to mitigate three common types of fraud that become more prevalent during peak shopping periods

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Du shines the spotlight on AI, digital innovation at Envision 2024

Themed “Gathering Leaders for Progress with AI-Driven Digitalisation”, the event witnessed strategic partnerships and discussions on the future of AI, 5G, cloud computing and smart cities

Emmanuel Fromont, corporate vice president, EMEA Operations, Acer, in a discussion with Gulf Business

Acer’s Emmanuel Fromont on the brand’s strategy to stay ahead

As Acer approaches its 50th anniversary, the company continues to prioritise local relationships, supporting digital transformation, and expanding into new markets

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Microsoft to set up key engineering centre in Abu Dhabi

The Abu Dhabi centre will collaborate with Microsoft’s global network of development centres to develop solutions in AI, cloud computing, and advanced cybersecurity

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All the winners at Gulf Business Awards 2024

Gulf Business Awards 2024 honoured those who have demonstrated exceptional leadership, innovation, and success in their respective fields across the GCC.

Core42 upgrades Compass for enhanced AI integration

Core42 upgrades Compass for enhanced AI integration

The upgrade includes new features like the Compass Chat mobile app, which offers seamless AI access and enhanced productivity tools for businesses

AI at the crossroads: Balancing potential with responsibility

AI at the crossroads: Balancing potential with responsibility

With the SDGs at risk of falling short by 2030, the global community is grappling with how to harness AI’s transformative potential while ensuring accountability and ethical oversight