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MBZUAI, G42 launch open-source AI reasoning system K2 Think

K2 Think extends MBZUAI’s open-source family of models including Jais (Arabic), NANDA (Hindi) and SHERKALA (Kazakh), and builds on K2-65B

Slower internet in UAE, wider region amid Red Sea cable cuts

Failures affecting the SEA-ME-WE 4 (SMW4) and IMEWE cable systems have impacted internet services in the region

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Hub71 welcomes record AI startups in latest cohort, boosting Abu Dhabi’s tech push

Six startups were selected for Hub71’s Cohort 17, which have raised over $223m (Dhs818m) – the highest to date

Ashish Koshy Chief Executive Officer Inception on how AI teammates will power business transformation

Inception’s Ashish Koshy on how AI teammates will power business transformation

Agentic AI can power businesses by embedding AI agents into core functions like procurement, productivity, and process automation, says Koshy

Insights: AI data centres and the Middle East advantage

Insights: AI data centres and the Middle East advantage

The Middle East is uniquely positioned to become a global AI DC powerhouse, combining strategic geography, low costs, policy momentum, and geopolitical alignment

Zoom's Mohannad AlKalash on the interplay of AI and human-centered support

Zoom’s Mohannad AlKalash on the interplay of AI, human-centered support

 The VP – METAP Region at Zoom says intelligent systems can initiate helpful communication through the customer’s preferred channel at the optimal time

Saudi Central Bank announces 4-year holiday calendar for banks

Saudi Arabia among top emerging global economies in AI readiness, shows report

In terms of investment, the kingdom has set a target to attract $20bn in AI investments by 2030, BCG stated

Napster Corp's Sam Huber on how immersive tech is impacting the future of education

Napster Corp’s Sam Huber on how immersive tech is impacting the future of education

The global president of Enterprise and CEO of MENA at Napster Corp says for immersive education to move from innovation to infrastructure, it must be treated as an essential, as basic to the classroom as textbooks and whiteboards

Middle East smartphone shipments jump 15% in Q2 2025: Canalys

Middle East smartphone shipments jump 15% in Q2 2025: Canalys

The rebound followed a slow first quarter and was driven by value-conscious buyers, festive spending and solid economic momentum

Presight sees H1 revenue rise 80%, lifts outlook on strong backlog

The company reported that its international revenue accounted for 26.8 per cent of the total in Q2

G42 launches OpenAI GPT-OSS globally on Core42's AI cloud

G42 launches OpenAI GPT-OSS globally on Core42’s AI cloud

The deployment allows enterprises, researchers and developers to run the models on a choice of silicon platforms with sovereign, scalable and high-performance capabilities

Dubai’s clean city drive: New Eltizam app empowers officials

The initiative targets eight offences, from spitting in public areas and improper disposal of chewing gum to dumping waste in the sea and lighting fires in unauthorised places

Age meets innovation: How Sharjah is using AI to care for elderly

Abu Dhabi’s AI sector grew 61% in a year, shares Abu Dhabi Chamber

From January to June 2025, 150 new AI companies were launched, driven by strategic investment, infrastructure and demand, the Abu Dhabi Chamber said

FiLLi Cafe partners with COFE Cloud to drive global expansion

FiLLi Cafe partners with COFE Cloud to drive global expansion

FiLLi Cafe, which operates in the UAE, US, UK, Oman, Qatar, Mauritius, Nepal, India and Pakistan, is looking to accelerate its international growth with COFE Cloud’s data-driven tools

Hub71's Ahmad Ali Alwan on steering Abu Dhabi's tech ecosystem into a global scale-up phase

Hub71’s Ahmad Ali Alwan on steering Abu Dhabi’s tech ecosystem into a global scale-up phase

The CEO’s vision is clear: transitioning Hub71 from a launchpad for early-stage companies into a vibrant, globally connected ecosystem that nurtures scaleups and tech innovators targetting the MENA region and beyond

Space42 reports H1 nos

Space42 reports resilient H1, boosted by optimised ops, strategic execution

Sustained operational optimisation, focused capabilities and strategic execution drove resilient H1 performance and higher profit margins

Kaan Terzioğlu on how VEON is building digital ecosystems across frontier markets

Kaan Terzioğlu on how VEON is building digital ecosystems across frontier markets

Gulf Business spoke with Terzioğlu about VEON’s digital strategy, its move to the UAE, and the vision behind creating “digital nations”

Quantum leap: Why SandboxAQ says the Gulf must lead on GPS alternatives

Why SandboxAQ says the Gulf must lead on GPS alternatives

Luca Ferrara, GM of AQNav at SandboxAQ, on their new quantum-based navigation system, and why it could offer the Gulf a strategic edge in aviation resilience

Groq, HUMAIN launch OpenAI’s new models with real-time access

For a limited time, Groq is waiving fees on tool calls made with OpenAI’s open models

EMEA IT teams confident in resilience, but daily disruptions persist, shows study

EMEA IT teams confident in resilience, but daily disruptions persist, shows study

According to the report, 45 per cent of EMEA IT leaders spend a quarter of their working week resolving critical issues and service disruptions

Inside Kuwait’s healthcare system: What’s changing and why it matters

Today, Kuwait stands out for its advanced healthcare infrastructure and cutting-edge technologies aimed at meeting the needs of its population

Johnny Karam, MD and  VP, International Emerging Markets, (Left) and Mark Molyneux, EMEA CTO (right) at Cohesity

Cohesity’s Johnny Karam, Mark Molyneux on raising cyber resilience among UAE employees

Employees must feel supported, and clear reporting channels should be made visible and simple to follow, says Cohesity’s MD and VP, International Emerging Markets, Johnny Karam

boAt, India’s top audio wearables brand, debuts in the UAE

boAt, India’s top audio wearables brand, debuts in the UAE

These products will be available through an omnichannel retail presence, across both online platforms and offline stores

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Dubai launches new classification system for AI-generated content

The system features icons can be used across sectors and formats, including images and videos, and are intended to help audiences better understand the origins of the content they consume

Kazakhstan launches first national supercomputer in partnership with UAE’s Presight

Kazakhstan launches first supercomputer in partnership with UAE’s Presight

The project includes construction of a data centre and command center at Alem.AI, and deployment of an AI analytics system

Sahil Dhawan, Head – India, Middle East, and Africa (IMEA) Business, Tech Mahindra

Tech Mahindra’s Sahil Dhawan on its AI roadmap, local partnerships, and focus on innovation

Dhawan outlines the immediate and long-term priorities for the region, explains how Tech Mahindra is aligning with initiatives such as the UAE Digital Government Strategy and Saudi Vision 2030

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Dubai PropTech Hub launches at DIFC Innovation Hub

Founding partners include leading developers such as Binghatti, Majid Al Futtaim, Sobha Realty, Union Properties, and infrastructure provider Transguard

ADX, FAB and HSBC launch MENA’s first DLT-based digital bond

ADX, FAB and HSBC launch MENA’s first DLT-based digital bond

This first DLT-based digitally native bond will be issued by FAB, listed on ADX and made available on HSBC Orion platform

Abu Dhabi: Archer begins test flights of eVTOL aircraft ahead of regional launch

Abu Dhabi: Archer successfully completes test flight of Midnight eVTOL aircraft

The company said it will continue expanding its flight testing programme in the region to gather additional data to support its certification and commercialisation efforts in both the UAE and other key markets

HMD Amped Buds: These earbuds can charge your phone

HMD Amped Buds: These earbuds can charge your phone

Featuring 10mm precision-tuned drivers, hybrid ANC and ENC, and up to 95 hours of playback, these buds are designed for deep listening, clear calls, and enduring performance, says HMD