Bitcoin falls below $80,000 first time since November amid market volatility
Hong Kong, China -- Bitcoin sank below $80,000 on Friday for the first time in more than three months as...Business
Asian markets swing as traders assess latest tariffs volley
Asian markets were mixed Wednesday after President Donald Trump broadened his tariff threats, while traders were also assessing the geopolitical...Business
OpenAI valued at $80bn in new deal
With this deal, the value of the firm has tripled in 10 months.The deal would have the San Francisco-based firm selling existing shares to investors led by Thrive Capital
The tech firm led a revolution in artificial intelligence when it placed its ChatGPT program online in late 2022
Saudi Arabia aims to build ties with Canada in scientific and research fields
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia-- Saudi Arabia is exploring investment opportunities in education and aiming to attract investments to the kingdom from...The Saudi education minister explored investment opportunities in education, besides seeking to foster scientific and research collaboration between the two countries
The visit of the Saudi delegation also looked to consolidate the partnerships between the kingdom's ministry of education and Canadian universities and colleges.
Zero trust remains an ongoing cybersecurity evolution
Achieving Zero Trust Data Resilience is not an overnight task but a journey requiring organizational alignment, continuous adaptation, and the...Zero Trust is a mindset, not a destination, requiring continuous evolution in cybersecurity practices.
Cybersecurity is an arms race, with the need to adapt and evolve to remain ahead of online threats.
Lebanon judge charges Nissan employees for allegedly stealing Ghosn documents
BEIRUT, LEBANON - A Lebanese judge has charged four Nissan employees with the theft of documents and devices from the Beirut...A lawyer for the company said that the legal action was "unlawful" and that they would seek to have the charges thrown out.
The Beirut judge has decided to prosecute "four senior Nissan officials" of Japanese, Spanish, French and British nationalities.
35 Jordanian companies to participate in Gulfood 2024 in Dubai
AMMAN, JORDAN – A total of 35 Jordanian companies are taking part in Gulfood 2024, the world's largest annual food...The Jordan Exporters Association is coordinating the country's participation in the event.
JEA is coordinating local participation in the exhibition for the 20th consecutive time.
Tech giants sign pact against AI-made political deepfakes
Under the agreement, AI-generated content could be given a watermark or tagged in the metadata at source, although the signatories...Among the 20 signatories of the deal, presented on the sidelines of the Munich Security Conference in Germany, were also X, as well as Snap, Adobe and Linkedin
The tech companies also said they would also work together to develop ways to "detect and address" deceptive election material on their platforms
Abu Dhabi Judicial Department’s Auction App generated $925m in property sales
Abu Dhabi, UAE - Since its launch in June 2022 through mid-February 2024, the Abu Dhabi Judicial Department's (ADJD) Auction...The statistics highlight the growing popularity and effectiveness of the ADJD Auction App as a platform for buying and selling various assets remotely.
Counselor Yousef Saeed Alabri, Undersecretary of the Judicial Department, said that the smart Auction App revolutionized the bidding process for seized property in judicial cases
Innovative building codes transform MENA construction
Two emerging construction processes gaining popularity, especially in the MENA region, are 3D printing of concrete structures and offsite construction....Building codes evolve to support clean energy, innovative methods, and circular economy principles.
Emerging technologies like 3D printing and offsite construction optimize efficiency and sustainability.
MENA startups optimistic despite funding fluctuations
In January 2024, MENA startup funding dropped 34% to US$ 86.5 million across 33 deals, with the UAE leading, followed...In January 2024, MENA startup funding dropped 34% to US$ 86.5 million across 33 deals, with the UAE leading, followed by Egypt's recovery and Saudi Arabia's steady input.
Last month's funding spotlighted travel, fintech, health, and mobility sectors, with Pre-Seed and Seed stages leading, underscoring strong support for early-stage startups.
Asian markets rally after Wall Street highs, oil prices slide
"The weakness of yesterday's US retail sales release have given market doves a new lease of life and allowed them...Wall Street had leapt Thursday after the US Commerce Department reported a larger-than-expected 0.8-percent decline in retail sales for January
London equities also jumped as investors drew comfort from a contrasting January rebound in UK retail sales, one day after gloomy news that Britain entered recession
