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Aramco, unit and Sinopec ink $4bn deal

The two companies will establish a joint venture company.

Etihad unveils new A321LR aircraft

A321LR features First Suite - a private, enclosed space with a sliding door.

stc Group Q1 net profit up 11.05%

The Group reported a revenue of $5.12 billion.

SAIB reports $139 million Q1 net profit

its assets increased by 20.08 percent to $43.65bn.

Nissan forecasts $5.3bn annual net loss

Last year, it announced 9,000 job cuts worldwide.

UAE platforms lead GCC crypto market

Even as the GCC countries dither to embrace cryptocurrencies, the UAE has made some significant strides in this regard.
  • The United Arab Emirates already boasts about some of the biggest crypto exchange platforms in the GCC region
  • However, it is yet to warm up to crypto ATMs, a field where the United States rules the roost

Fintech creams off most in $2.1bn funding

The fintech sector has attracted nearly 30 percent of all the funding raised during the year, with one in four...
  • Fintech stood out above other sectors on funding volume and value
  • RedSeer said financial free zones such as the Abu Dhabi Global Market and the Dubai International Financial Center have contributed to this growth

GCC cautious, but optimistic about crypto

The UAE and Saudi Arabia have already formed policies to regulate cryptocurrencies, while Bahrain has given an official stamp on...
  • US investors made $4.1 billion from Bitcoin in 2020
  • However, a UAE resident lost AED15,000 (a little more than $4,000) after investing in DubaiCoin

Snowden slams new Apple feature

The NSA whistleblower has said other companies following suit could lead to a torrent of privacy breaches across the board.
  • Apple unveiled the features earlier this month, saying they would help limit digital contraband on its devices
  • Experts have already warned against the feature, saying that it could be hacked or exploited

The most vulnerable Linux distros

Now, security solutions provider Trend Micro has said that detected millions of “security events” in Linux distributions — both in...
  • The most common security event seen in Linux systems was coinminers
  • The Linux distro with the most vulnerabilities was CentOS Linux

TikTok to offer in-app shopping with Shopify

The social media app will expand into e-commerce in partnership with Shopify
  • The social media app will expand into e-commerce in partnership with Shopify
  • The news comes amid rising interest in "social commerce" that is expected to be worth some $36 billion in the US this year

Ethiopia to build local rival to Facebook, other platforms

Social media services have previously been closed in the country over the past year
  • Social media services have previously been closed in the country over the past year
  • According to Statista, Ethiopia has about 6 million Facebook users

Samsung announces $205 billion investment plan

The tech giant is South Korea's largest conglomerate and its overall turnover is equivalent to a fifth of the national...
  • The tech giant is South Korea's largest conglomerate and its overall turnover is equivalent to a fifth of the national gross domestic product
  • Samsung Electronics, the flagship subsidiary of the Samsung Group, is the world's biggest smartphone maker

AI chatbot comforting China’s lonely millions

XiaoIce has pioneered a cutting-edge artificial intelligence system designed to create emotional bonds with its 660 million users worldwide
  • XiaoIce has pioneered a cutting-edge artificial intelligence system designed to create emotional bonds with its 660 million users worldwide
  • It was designed to hook users through lifelike, empathetic conversations, satisfying emotional needs where real-life communication too often falls short

Next Apple Watch could check for dehydration

With temperatures rising globally, this could be a useful feature for users of this Apple device.
  • Apple has recently been granted a patent in this regard by the US Patent and Trademark Office
  • The patent shows electrodes in the watch band, through which the electrical properties of sweat will be measured

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...

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QFMA launches single window e-portal for listing in Qatari financial markets

DOHA, QATAR - Qatar Financial Markets Authority (QFMA) announced the launch of a single window e-portal, which aims to facilitate...

Abu Dhabi plans to launch English newspaper as part of media network revamp

Abu Dhabi, UAE - Abu Dhabi Media Network is all set to launch an English edition of its existing Al...

Google’s AI chatbot goes personal tapping into Gmail, YouTube

Google has for years discreetly developed AI powers but was caught off guard when OpenAI late last year released ChatGPT...

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AI ‘no substitute’ for fashion designers’ creativity

Fashion innovator Calvin Wong, who has developed the world's first designer-led AI system, says 'we must treasure the designer's original...
  • The Interactive Design Assistant for Fashion (AiDA) uses image-recognition technology to speed up the time it takes for a design to go from a first sketch to the catwalk.
  • Wong said AiDA's particular strength was its ability to present "all the possible combinations" for a designer to consider, something he said was impossible currently.

Europe’s tussle with Big Tech involves dominance, data, disinformation

Paris, France - Irish regulators on Friday handed out a 345-million-euro ($369-million) fine to TikTok over data breaches, part of a...
  • Ireland issues the most stringent fines on this front as Dublin hosts the European offices of several big tech firms and data privacy is enforced by local regulators.
  • The EU has had little success in getting tech companies to pay more taxes in Europe, where they are accused of funneling profits into low-tax economies.

Nearly two-thirds of Saudi Arabian employees lack enhanced digital skills 

Riyadh, Saudi Arabia - A substantial 62% of employees in Saudi Arabia are eager to acquire improved digital skills in...
  • The findings also exposed a troubling trend, with 45% of respondents expressing concerns about job security due to their perceived lack of IT competencies
  • The survey also highlighted a specific group within the workforce most apprehensive about job security – department heads and top managers