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BP announces $7bn gas project

The project aims to unlock 3 trillion cu ft of gas resources in Indonesia.

Lulu Retail Q3 profit $35m

For the nine-month period, net profit increased by 73.3%.

Talabat IPO offer price range announced

The subscription will close on 27 Nov for UAE retail investors.

Salik 9M net profit $223m

The company's third-quarter profit increased by 8.8 percent.

Avia to buy 40 Boeing aircraft

The transaction for the purchase of 737 MAX 8 jets valued at $4.9bn.

AI, Industry 4.0 transform Middle East manufacturing

"As we look ahead, the manufacturing landscape is set to continue evolving, navigating through the VUCA (volatility, uncertainty, complexity, and...
  • Saudi Arabia, the UAE, and Egypt spearhead the Middle East's manufacturing growth, harnessing AI and Industry 4.0 to revolutionize their economic landscape.
  • In 2024, Middle Eastern manufacturers will focus on smart manufacturing, AI-enhanced supply chains, and digital ecosystems, driving sustainable growth in a pivotal year.

OpenAI faces leadership crisis as staff threaten to follow Altman to Microsoft 

This mass discontent follows the unexpected dismissal of OpenAI co-founder Sam Altman, whose leadership in AI advancements like ChatGPT has...
  • This mass discontent follows the unexpected dismissal of OpenAI co-founder Sam Altman, whose leadership in AI advancements like ChatGPT has been crucial.
  • Reports had also been circulating that Altman is planning to launch a new AI venture and announcement was expected as soon as this weekend

Adoption of electric vehicles in US face infrastructure hurdles

NEW YORK, US - The US transition to electric cars has hit a speed bump, with concerns about vehicle range and...
  • Automakers in recent weeks have pushed back EV sales targets and delayed capital projects as they seek to reduce inventories of unsold EVs at dealerships.
  • The network of EV charging stations in the US remains dodgy, with many areas either lacking infrastructure or equipped with unreliable machines

Big tech firms have been fined billions, but not paid them

PARIS, FRANCE - Rarely a month goes by without big tech companies getting fined for price fixing, squashing competitors or misusing...
  • Ireland's data regulator confirmed that Meta has not paid any of the US$2.2 billion in fines issued since last September.
  • Amazon is still appealing against a US$812 million fine from 2021, Luxembourg's data regulator said.

AI, NLP transform business operations in Gulf region

AI and NLP are revolutionizing workplace efficiency by enabling employees to swiftly access essential information, thereby augmenting customer and personal...
  • AI is creating a 'frictionless' work environment, streamlining daily operations.
  • Invisible apps provide seamless integration, enhancing employee efficiency.

In shock move, OpenAI sacks ChatGPT star CEO Sam Altman

His dismissal caught the tech world by surprise, with rumors rife on social media as to the cause of the...
  • Altman became a tech world sensation with the release nearly a year ago of ChatGPT, an artificial intelligence (AI) chatbot with unprecedented capabilities
  • Analysts scrambled to interpret the shakeup, and the sacking of 38-year-old Altman, a Stanford University dropout, entrepreneur and computer coder

Meta, TikTok challenge incoming EU digital market law

Brussels, Belgium - Tech giants Meta and TikTok are contesting the scope of an EU law that from March will set...
  • As with the Digital Services Act, which came into force in August, and the 2016 General Data Protection Regulation, the DMA comes with sharp teeth.
  • Companies found infringing the DMA expose themselves to fines that could go as high as 20 percent of their global turnover, or even orders to be broken up.

US chip curbs disturb Chinese firms AI projects

Shanghai, China - US restrictions on advanced computer chips are forcing China's tech giants to rethink their ambitious AI-powered projects, analysts...
  • E-commerce titan Alibaba on Thursday became the latest Chinese firm to admit to feeling the bite of US sanctions
  • The curbs now target cloud computing to prevent Chinese companies from accessing powerful AI chips hosted elsewhere

Focus shifts to societal impact and ethical use of AI

AI and data stakeholders will gather at Global Data Dialogue 2023 -- to be hosted in Dubai next week by...
  • AI and data stakeholders will gather at Global Data Dialogue 2023 - to be hosted in Dubai next week by DataLEADS - to discuss AI's sector-wide transformative potential.
  • Through engaging panel discussions, illuminating show-and-tell sessions, the summit endeavors to spark dialogues that will shape the trajectory of AI and and data science globally

Siemens posts record profit

Its shares rose over 6 percent on the Frankfurt Stock Exchange.
  • The company, whose businesses range from making trains to automating production processes, earned a net profit of $8.62 billion in 2022-2023.
  • Sales, at $84.6 billion, rose 11 percent on the previous year while for 2024, the group expects revenue to grow in a range of between 4 and 8 percent.

GenAI set to bridge cybersecurity skills gap by 2028

As GenAI narrows cybersecurity skills gap, organizations will prioritize aptitude over specialized education, adapting hiring practices to meet demands of...

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Israel’s AI-enabled tech usage in Gaza sparks new fears

New defense technologies including artificial intelligence-powered gunsights and robotic drones form a bright spot in an otherwise dire period for...

AI game gains popularity during Chinese New Year festivities

SHANGHAI, CHINA - Young Chinese flocking home for Lunar New Year this weekend have turned to an AI chatbot game to...

WEF24: Understanding regional nuances key to success

Industries are increasingly investing in transformative technologies, including cybersecurity, sustainable solutions and AI, Sapthagiri Chapalapalli tells TRENDS in an interview.

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UAE signs pact to develop digital infrastructure in Greece  

ABU DHABI, UAE  - The Ministry of Investment of the UAE and the Ministry of Digital Governance of the Hellenic...
  • Data centers to be developed under this MoU can reach a total capacity of 500 megawatts.
  • The data center market in Greece has witnessed significant growth in the last few years.

The DCO Council announces multilateral initiatives to bridge digital divide

Manama, Bahrain - The Digital Cooperation Organization (DCO), a global intergovernmental organization dedicated to fostering digital prosperity for all by...
  • Topics of discussion included cross-border market growth; the value of data; human-centric and sustainable digital economy
  • The DCO Council also announced the joining of Bangladesh, Qatar, and Greece as the new member states

Rise of GenAI boosts phishing threats during holidays

The sophistication of GenAI-driven phishing attacks requires robust security, including advanced DDoS protection and proactive cyber resilience strategies, says an...
  • The sophistication of GenAI-driven phishing attacks requires robust security, including advanced DDoS protection and proactive cyber resilience strategies, says an expert.
  • Emad Fahmy of NETSCOUT recommends establishing strong passwords, exercising caution online, and extensive use of VPNs to enhance cybersecurity amid rising threats.