K2 Think extends MBZUAI’s open-source family of models including Jais (Arabic), NANDA (Hindi) and SHERKALA (Kazakh), and builds on K2-65B
Failures affecting the SEA-ME-WE 4 (SMW4) and IMEWE cable systems have impacted internet services in the region
Six startups were selected for Hub71’s Cohort 17, which have raised over $223m (Dhs818m) – the highest to date
Agentic AI can power businesses by embedding AI agents into core functions like procurement, productivity, and process automation, says Koshy
The Middle East is uniquely positioned to become a global AI DC powerhouse, combining strategic geography, low costs, policy momentum, and geopolitical alignment
The VP – METAP Region at Zoom says intelligent systems can initiate helpful communication through the customer’s preferred channel at the optimal time
In terms of investment, the kingdom has set a target to attract $20bn in AI investments by 2030, BCG stated
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
The rebound followed a slow first quarter and was driven by value-conscious buyers, festive spending and solid economic momentum
The company reported that its international revenue accounted for 26.8 per cent of the total in Q2
The deployment allows enterprises, researchers and developers to run the models on a choice of silicon platforms with sovereign, scalable and high-performance capabilities
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
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, 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
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
Sustained operational optimisation, focused capabilities and strategic execution drove resilient H1 performance and higher profit margins
Gulf Business spoke with Terzioğlu about VEON’s digital strategy, its move to the UAE, and the vision behind creating “digital nations”
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
For a limited time, Groq is waiving fees on tool calls made with OpenAI’s open models
According to the report, 45 per cent of EMEA IT leaders spend a quarter of their working week resolving critical issues and service disruptions
Today, Kuwait stands out for its advanced healthcare infrastructure and cutting-edge technologies aimed at meeting the needs of its population
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
These products will be available through an omnichannel retail presence, across both online platforms and offline stores
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
The project includes construction of a data centre and command center at Alem.AI, and deployment of an AI analytics system
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
Founding partners include leading developers such as Binghatti, Majid Al Futtaim, Sobha Realty, Union Properties, and infrastructure provider Transguard
This first DLT-based digitally native bond will be issued by FAB, listed on ADX and made available on HSBC Orion platform
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
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