Aramco acquires stake in BHIG
The 50% equity interest in BHIG is Aramco-APQ joint venture.Company News Business
ADNOC Gas to pay $3.41bn dividend
It includes $1.7 billion scheduled for distribution in Q2 2025.Company News Business
1 Billion Followers Summit: AI’s transformative role in content creation highlighted by YouTube, Meta, Duolingo
Dubai, UAE - The 1 Billion Followers Summit, the world’s largest event dedicated to the content creator economy, brought together...YouTube's Regional Director for the Middle East, Africa, and Turkey, shared insights on the pivotal role of ultra-short videos in reshaping digital content
Fares Akkad, Regional Director for the Middle East and North Africa at Meta, revealed the company’s vision for AI and emerging technologies in content creation
Content creation key to awareness, culture, human development: Dubai ruler
Dubai, UAE -- Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister, and Ruler of Dubai, attended part of...The three day 1 Billion Followers Summit is being held in the UAE at Emirates Towers, the Dubai International Financial Centre, and the Museum of the Future in Dubai,
For the first time globally, leading platforms including Snapchat, X, YouTube, TikTok, LinkedIn, and Meta (Facebook, Instagram, WhatsApp) have come together in one place
Over 300 keynotes, panels, main sessions at 1 Billion Followers Summit’s third edition
Dubai, UAE - The third edition of the 1 Billion Followers Summit, the world’s first and largest event dedicated to...The Summit, organized by the UAE Government Media Office, will be hosted in the UAE from 11th to 13th January 2025
Participants will discuss strategies for expanding the creative industry and enhancing its contribution to development plans, both regionally and globally
Dubai vs Doha: The Battle for Creator Economy Supremacy and Innovation in the Middle East
Dubai’s aggressive initiatives like the 1 Billion Followers Summit and specialized creator visas put it ahead in attracting global talent,...Dubai is aggressively positioning itself as a global hub for the creator economy, leveraging infrastructure, regulations, and location
Doha’s Qatar Media City aims to attract media and digital companies, establishing the city as a regional innovation hub
2025 IT Security Predictions
Cloudflare, a leading connectivity cloud company recently published an Op-Ed by Grant Bourzikas, CSO, tackling IT security predictions for 2025Hyper-focus on “digital transformation” over the past few years has left security in the dark
As disinformation continues to plague society, it will begin to trickle into AI models
All six lines of Riyadh Metro are now operational
The Royal Commission for Riyadh City (RCRC) announced that the phased rollout of Riyadh Metro culminated as of Sunday, Jan....The Royal commission announced the operation of three new stations on the Blue Line
Riyadh Metro users will be received from 6:00 am until 12:00 midnight
Honda and Nissan expected to begin merger talks
Honda and Nissan were poised Monday to announce the start of talks on a merger to help the Japanese giants...Their collaboration would create the world's third-largest automaker
Honda and Nissan's partnership could include a manufacturing tie-up
Hackers stole US$2.2bn in crypto through 2024, Chainalysis Research
Crypto hackers stole US$2.2bn worth of crypto. This amount was a 21 percent yoy increase, the fourth consecutive year they...This stolen amount represents a 21 percent year-on-year increase
Private key compromises accounted for the largest share of stolen crypto in 2024, at 44 percent
Cybersecurity in 2024: From talent shortages to resilience against emerging tech risks
In 2024, cybersecurity remained central, addressing skill gaps and the impact of generative AI. A Strategic Cybersecurity Talent Framework offered...Cybersecurity in 2024 focused on talent gaps, emerging tech, and resilience
Public-private efforts tackled cybercrime and evolving digital threats
Fifth France-Arab Summit: Forging partnerships for a sustainable tomorrow
As the world grapples with uncertainty, the summit offers a much-needed space for cooperation and innovation, led by the Franco-Arab...The event, under the high patronage of French President Emmanuel Macron, brings together governments, businesses, and visionaries
By working together, France and the Arab world have the opportunity to shape the future