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Geostrategy

Samsung biggest chip investor

The tech giant invested nearly $59.2bn in 2025.

flynas to set up new hub

Five destinations in first phase of operations.

AD Ports Group acquires CLI

CLI is Brazilian agri-bulk terminal operator.

$1.59bn Makkah project awarded

A consortium will develop two districts in the Holy City.

2PointZero posts profit surge

Growth driven by merger consolidation.

The shift from innovative to native: Unlocking where real AI value lies

There are, of course, technical hurdles to overcome, too, one of which is modernizing legacy systems. Many enterprises still operate...

Opinion

Battle of the Tech Hubs

The GCC is competing to build world-class technology hubs, investing heavily in AI, infrastructure, and sovereign capital to drive digital...

Economy
Interview

The future of luxury residential development needs to be green and smart

The GCC luxury market segment has experienced significant growth, driven by an increase in the number of high-net-worth individuals. Accommodating...
  • In the GCC, there's also a real focus on community. Dubai is the United Nations of the world, wherein one residential building might have neighbors from different nations.
  • We try to future-proof our building, technologically speaking, to allow people to evolve and go forward, says Belton.
Opinion

New-Age Growth Comes Home to the GCC

The region, fueled by ambition and massive investment, is rapidly advancing in technology and infrastructure, aiming to secure a leading...
  • The GCC’s ongoing “giga” projects, economic diversification, focus on the digital economy, and emerging technologies all signal a promising future.
  • With over US$2 trillion invested in capital-intensive projects, the GCC’s future looks increasingly secure, despite persistent negative portrayals in parts of the Western media.
Science

Microsoft retires Skype, the online voice and video call pioneer

San Francisco, United States - Microsoft on Friday announced it was retiring Skype, the online voice and video call pioneer...
  • Skype was founded in 2003 by Scandinavians Niklas Zennstrom and Janus Friis in Estonia, revolutionizing internet communication by offering free voice calls
  • Over the years, and as internet speeds improved, Skype evolved to include video calls, instant messaging, file sharing and group communication features
World Economic Forum

Tech Mahindra’s Ram Ramachandran: MEA, India key to shaping future in multipolar world

Davos, Switzerland -- The Middle East, Africa, and India have an important role and influence in shaping the evolving world order...
  • The representation accorded to the Middle East, Africa, and India at Davos shows the growing promise of the region towards global world order, he said.
  • We are going to see innovation happening from the Middle East outwards, which has never happened earlier, Ramachandran said.
Economy

‘Global Collaboration Village aims to digitize and democratize WEF dialogues’

DAVOS: The future of global collaborations is being shaped by innovation and the ubiquitous embrace of immersive technologies, which continue...
  • GCV expands WEF’s mission by bringing diverse global perspectives into Davos through digital platforms, Huang, GCV president tells TRENDS
  • GCV’s digital extension, in partnership with Accenture and Microsoft, fosters year-round collaboration, he adds
Economy

Exclusive: ADP’s Nela Richardson on how AI is reshaping the global workforce

Davos Switzerland - The rapid adoption of AI and automation is redefining labor markets, reshaping industries, and transforming skills globally,...
  • Drawing from insights in the Future of Jobs Report 2025, Dr. Richardson emphasized the dual forces of opportunity and risk that AI introduces to labor markets
  • Reflecting on the findings of the report, Dr. Richardson highlighted the critical gaps that need to be addressed, including the skills gap and the employers-employee disconnect
Business

EXCLUSIVE: AI agents to reshape the future of work, says CEO Automation Anywhere

Davos, Switzerland: AI agents are set to revolutionize the way businesses operate, with tasks being divided into autonomous, AI-assisted, and...
  • Mihir Shukla reveals AI agents will revolutionize work, blending autonomous, assisted, and manual tasks
  • The company operates 300 million AI agents globally, with a growing presence in the Middle East

Social media’s evolving role in GCC spotlighted at Doha conference

Doha, Qatar – The Qatar Investment and Innovation Conference, held on Wednesday, at Barahat Msheireb in Msheireb Downtown Doha, brought...
  • The conference, co-hosted by Msheireb Properties and The Business Year, explored critical themes critical to the GCC’s position as a leading investment hub
  • Julien Hawari, CEO of Million and Sirius Lab, highlighted key social media trends in the region, such as the rise of content driven by younger, tech-savvy demographics
Science

UAE’s satellite, developed by Emirati engineers, launched from California to aid disaster relief and earth observation

With cutting-edge features like high-resolution imaging and electric jet propulsion, MBZ-SAT will enhance environmental surveillance, disaster management, and infrastructure monitoring,...
  • Named in honour of the President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, the satellite was announced in 2020 by Dubai ruler Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum
  • MBZ-SAT marks a significant milestone in the UAE's satellite development journey, having been developed entirely by Emirati engineers at MBRSC
Economy

UAE’s tech industry set to achieve record growth in 2025

Abu Dhabi, UAE - The UAE’s technology industry is set to achieve record growth in 2025, driven by significant expansion...
  • The UAE has strengthened its position on the global map as an innovation-driven destination for the expansion of both global and emerging tech companies
  • International reports predict that the tech sector will continue to grow in areas such as artificial intelligence (AI), cloud computing, and emerging technologies like blockchain

The shift from innovative to native: Unlocking where real AI value lies

There are, of course, technical hurdles to overcome, too, one of which is modernizing legacy systems. Many enterprises still operate...
Opinion

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China’s chip challenge: the race to match US tech

Beijing, China - China's push to develop top-end artificial intelligence microchips is gaining momentum, but analysts say it will struggle...
Economy

AI in an ‘industrial bubble’ but will benefit society: Bezos

Turin, Italy - Artificial intelligence technology is in an "industrial bubble," Amazon founder Jeff Bezos told a tech conference in...
Economy

Amazon adds AI muscle to connected home lineup

New York, United States - Amazon on Tuesday unveiled the latest generation of connected products, featuring enhanced artificial intelligence capabilities...
Business
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WhatsApp, Twitch among sites that could face Australia under-16s social media ban

Tech companies including WhatsApp and Reddit as well as streaming giant Twitch and gaming firm Roblox could be among more...
  • The head of Australia's eSafety Commissioner, Julie Inman Grant, has written to 16 more companies to "self-assess" whether they fall under the ban's remit
  • Companies will need to make a case if they believe their platform should be exempt from the ban, the national broadcaster ABC said
Science

UNGA80: World leaders to discuss framework for inclusive, accountable AI governanc

As there is no recognised body to govern AI on a global level, world leaders will gather in New York...
  • The UN says Artificial AI has been rapidly transforming the world including everything from self-driving cars to the analysis of medical images
  • However, it notes that the benefits of AI are unevenly distributed, and many countries struggle to access the tools which could transform their societies by supporting development
Science

After Japanese Softbank, US Govt, Chip-maker Nvidia to buy stake in rival Intel

Shares in chipmaker Intel skyrocketed on Thursday after AI giant Nvidia announced it would invest $5 billion in its struggling...
  • "This marks a fusion of two world-class platforms," said Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang. "Together, we will expand our ecosystems and lay the foundation for the next era of computing."
  • The Trump administration surprised the tech industry last month by taking a 10 percent equity stake in Intel, recognizing the strategic importance of the company