Gemini’s inaccurate AI racial images warn of tech titans’ power
AUSTIN, US – For people at the trend-setting tech festival here, the scandal that erupted after Google's Gemini chatbot cranked out...
Science
UAE’s working mothers get extended maternity leave
The Gulf country is setting a new benchmark for supporting working mothers by doubling the mandated maternity leave to 120...
Business
Business
Top social media sites become haven for crypto fraud
Instagram accounts for 32% of all fraud cases on social media, followed by Facebook and WhatsApp as scammers find it...
- Most recorded crypto scams originated on social media as investment fraud
- Yet, few safeguards are in place to protect consumers from scams in the crypto market
Business
Twitter-Musk affair heads for bitter end
Courted and then jilted by the world's richest person, Twitter looks well-positioned to win a court battle with Elon Musk...
- Musk sent a letter to Twitter on Friday saying he was pulling out of controversial Twitter deal
- If Twitter wins in court, Elon Musk will, at a minimum, have to pay a few billion dollars in damages
Videos
Dubai tourism achieves robust growth in 2022
The sector recovered fast in the emirate after the easing of Covid-19 restrictions, registering a 203 percent increase in the...
- The increased flow of tourists helped improve hotel occupancy across the emirate, which reached 76 per cent during the period, the highest globally in Q1.
- Successful handling of the pandemic, a safe environment for travelers and world-class infrastructure have contributed towards the rising tourist inflow.
Business
AI set to play key role in fight against climate change
Most of the public and private sector leaders believe that Artificial Intelligence is a valuable asset in fight against climate...
- Most of the public and private sector leaders believe that Artificial Intelligence is valuable asset in fight against climate change but insufficient expertize remains a challenge
- A latest Boston Consulting Group report cited the limited availability of AI solutions as a roadblock. It also pointed to lack of confidence in AI-related data
Economy
Regional projects vital for future, says Jordan’s King Abdullah
King Abdullah spoke about Jordan's Economic Modernization Vision for the next decade which seeks to sustain recovery the COVID-19 pandemic....
- King Abdullah spoke about Jordan's Economic Modernization Vision for the next decade which seeks to sustain recovery from the COVID pandemic.
- The vision plans for the coming years by capitalizing on opportunities in the Kingdom, especially amid the impact of the Ukrainian crisis.
Business
Twitter-Musk affair heads for bitter end
Elon Musk's pursuit of Twitter was a melodrama from beginning to end -- a volatile courtship between a mercurial billionaire and...
- That relationship -- an obvious love-hate affair from Musk's side -- now seems set to end in an acrimonious divorce
- Twitter's chairman tweeted that the company will pursue legal action to enforce the deal, setting up a pricey showdown as the divorce heads to court
Geostrategy
UAE takes part in G20 Foreign Ministers’ meeting in Indonesia
UAE Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan takes part in the G20 Foreign...
- The G20 foreign ministers meeting is keen to tackle global challenges to achieve stability and prosperity
- Such meetings help in promoting international cooperation to achieve sustainable development goals
Business
Metaverse is in the making since 90s: Expert
As a multidimensional world extending the physical realities of our current 4D world, it is rather a product of the...
- Metaverse is the product of a several waves of digitization and internet development since the 90s.
- Metaverse will create new opportunities for new services and, in fact, new activities altogether.
Business
Over 4,800 take part in Dubai corporate volunteering program
Over 4,800 employee volunteers participated in Dubai Chamber of Commerce’s 'Give & Gain 2022' initiative. Volunteers dedicated 17,460 hours across...
- Volunteers dedicated 17,460 hours across projects benefitting more than 147,000 individuals
- The month-long event is part of Dubai Chamber of Commerce ENGAGE Dubai corporate volunteering program
Business
Saudi Esports Federation allies with ASUS Republic of Gamers for Saudi eLeagues
Gamers8, the largest esports and gaming event worldwide, takes place during eight weeks from July 14.
- Gamers8, the largest esports and gaming event worldwide, takes place during eight weeks from July 14
- The event features top esports action alongside a series of festivals, concerts, shows, and more
Most Read
Revenue from Saudi cinema may exceed $1bn by 2030KSA, UAE play well as e-gaming trends across GCCExclusive: Middle East’s retail sector rides on AR and hybrid shopping to become $600bn digital economyTECOM Group profit soars 13%UAE startups eye Saudi Arabia for growth, expansionSaudi Arabia leads GCC AI healthcare raceDisparity remains as Saudis, Emiratis see wealth gains
Gemini’s inaccurate AI racial images warn of tech titans’ power
AUSTIN, US – For people at the trend-setting tech festival here, the scandal that erupted after Google's Gemini chatbot cranked out...
Science
Company News
Latest News
Riyadh to host Peace and Sport Middle East Forum in Oct
Arts & Culture
G42 and OpenAI partner to provide UAE with AI solutions
Dubai, UAE-- G42 has announced a partnership with OpenAI to deliver cutting-edge AI solutions to the UAE and regional markets....
Business
Saudi Central Bank to collaborate with monetary authority of Singapore in fintech
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia - The Saudi Central Bank (SAMA) signed an agreement with the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) on...
Business
KSA builds on MENA construction with $44bn contracts
Despite global economic challenges, the region showcased resilience in the first half of 2023, backed by a robust performance in...
Business
Most Read
Business
Asian stocks drop as Israel-Hamas conflict threatens to expand
Markets had enjoyed a healthy run Tuesday on optimism that while Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu was preparing for a...
- Asian markets mostly fell, with Hong Kong, Shanghai, Singapore, Mumbai, Jakarta, Taipei and Manila all down, along with London, Paris and Frankfurt.
- Crude jumped more than two percent at one point on worries about supplies from the oil-rich region in the event of a wider war.
Business
ACWA Power signs clean energy agreements with Chinese partners
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia -- Saudi-listed ACWA Power has signed seven cooperation agreements with Chinese firms for solar, green hydrogen and...
- The agreements were signed with entities including State Power Investment Corporation, one of the largest state-owned power generators in China.
- The agreements, which include green hydrogen and water desalination projects, the third Belt and Road Forum held in Beijing on October 17-18.
Business
Dubai’s tech ambitions take center stage at GITEX Global
Dubai, UAE - Global tech giants such as Google, Microsoft, Zoom and Huawei are among more than 6,000 businesses displaying...
- Global tech giants such as Google, Microsoft, Zoom and Huawei are among more than 6,000 businesses displaying their latest advancements at the event.
- The 2023 edition has attracted 180,000 technology specialists from 180 countries, a 40 percent increase from previous years.