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AD Ports Group 2024 net profit $484m

The Group's revenue increased 48 percent year-on-year.

TAQA net income $1.93bn in 2024

The company's revenues increased 6.7 percent year-on-year.

ADNOC L&S 2024 net profit $756m

The company's revenue increased by 29 percent to $3.54 billion.

ADNOC Distribution 2024 net profit down 7%

Minus UAE corporate tax, it would have grown by 2.4% to $725m

Maaden raises $1.25bn in sukuk offering

The Sukuk were offered in a five-year and a 10-year tranche.

Does Anghami and OSN+ collab make financial sense?

A first of its kind in the region, the combination will offer consumers digital services of the best and latest...
  • The OSN Group will invest in Anghami at a valuation of $3.65 per share, 3.9x the stock's average price for the past month.
  • The combined entity will bring together over 120 million registered users and will be one of MENA’a largest streaming platforms.

OpenAI announces Sam Altman to return as CEO

In a letter released to media, the vast majority of the company's 770-strong staff suggested they would follow Altman unless...
  • OpenAI's board sacked Altman last week, with Microsoft's CEO Satya Nadella announcing soon after he was hiring Altman
  • But in the fast-moving sequence of events, Altman said Tuesday he had the support of Nadella for his return as OpenAI's CEO

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

Sheikh Hamdan praises ADNOC’s efforts in using AI in production process  

ABU DHABI, UAE - Sheikh Hamdan bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Ruler's Representative in Al Dhafra Region, said that under the...

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Strengthen emotional security to thwart cyberattacks

While love, loneliness, and excitement are easily exploitable emotions, any factor impacting someone’s emotional state can make them a target....

solutions by stc, Devoteam ink MoU

The aim is to foster avenues for collaboration in technology.

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...

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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.
  • Industries are increasingly investing in transformative technologies, including cybersecurity, sustainable solutions and AI, Sapthagiri Chapalapalli tells TRENDS.
  • Proactive approach in building reference architectures and industry-specific AI use cases positions TCS as a leader in designing tomorrow's technology, he adds.

EU gives accent to landmark rules on artificial intelligence

Brussels, Belgium - The European Union's 27 member states on Friday approved landmark rules on reining in artificial intelligence, passing a key...
  • Brussels first proposed an AI law in 2021 but spent most of last year racing to greenlight the draft text after chatbot ChatGPT exploded onto the scene.
  • EU ambassadors finally signed off on the text during a meeting Friday in Brussels, after French and German concerns were assuaged.

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.