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TomTom cuts 300 jobs

The firm said it was realigning its organization as it embraces AI.

Aldar nets $953m in sales at Fahid

Aldar said 42 percent of the buyers are under the age of 45.

Qualcomm to Alphawave for $2.4 bn

The deal makes Alphawave the latest tech company to depart London.

Equinor signs $27 bn gas deal

The 10-year contract was signed with Centrica.

ADNOC Drilling secures $1.15bn contract

The contract for two jack-up rigs begins in the second quarter.

AI and the future workforce: Navigating the transition

AI systems exceeding human capabilities across all fields could render many jobs obsolete in a decade, Stuart Russell, Professor of...
  • AI could soon do nearly any job cheaper and better, Stuart Russell, Professor of Computer Science at the University of California, Berkeley said
  • Adapting the workforce for an AI-driven economy has never been more urgent, with skills development becoming a key focus for future employment, Russell added

Don’t give smartphones to kids under 11, UK mobile phone firm says

London, United Kingdom - One of Britain's biggest mobile network operators said on Sunday it will warn parents they should not...
  • The new guidance comes after growing concern from parents about the potential pitfalls of smartphone access for young people
  • A recent study by the UK communications regulator found around a quarter of British children aged between five and seven-years-old now had a smartphone

Flood of ‘junk’: How Artificial Intelligence is changing scientific publishing

Paris, France - An infographic of a rat with a preposterously large penis. Another showing human legs with way too many...
  • Several experts who track down problems in studies told AFP that the rise of AI has turbocharged the existing problems in the multi-billion-dollar sector
  • More than 13,000 papers were retracted last year, by far the most in history, according to the US-based group Retraction Watch

Women in Tech Global and UN Women launch “Beyond Ceilings” campaign on women’s empowerment 

The "Beyond Ceilings" campaign urges people to confront and challenge the glass ceiling, and reminds the audience of the vast possibilities that await women once they overcome...
  • Women in Tech Global, in collaboration with UN Women, has initiated a worldwide campaign to highlight the prevalent existence of obstacles, often known as the "glass ceiling"
  • "Together, we can break these barriers and ensure that every girl knows that the sky has no limits", said Ayumi Moore Aoki

CBI, zypl.ai ink partnership

The pact aligns with CBI’s plan to support innovation in UAE.
  • CBI, zypl.ai partnership signifies a strategic entry into using AI implementation for advanced credit scoring.
  • CBI plans to further enhance operational efficiencies to ensure a swift and seamless lending experience.

‘Grave step backwards’: Meta shuts monitoring tool in election year

Washington, US - A digital tool considered vital in tracking viral falsehoods, CrowdTangle will be decommissioned by Facebook owner Meta in...
  • The tech giant says CrowdTangle will be unavailable after August 14, less than three months before the US election
  • In recent election cycles, researchers say CrowdTangle alerted them to harmful activities including foreign interference

Gross written premium rises by 12.7% in Q4 2023 to US$14bn, says CBUAE

ABU DHABI, UAE - The UAE insurance sector continued to grow in Q4 2023, as reflected by the increase in...
  • The number of licenced insurance companies in the UAE remained at 60, the CBUAE announced in its quarterly economic report.
  • The insurance of persons and fund accumulation premiums decreased by 12.4 percent YoY.

Omantel approves cash dividend

Net profit grew by 13.1 percent compared to 2022
  • Omantel continued to successfully implement its strategy Shift Gear despite market challenges and increasing competition.
  • Omantel Group revenues and profits, as the group's revenues were up by 9.7percent

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...
  • Sheikh Hamdan toured key facilities and operations, learning about the company's efforts to leverage AI.
  • Sheikh Hamdan emphasized on the importance of Emirati women's participation across various sectors.

White House rolls out ‘concrete safeguard’ policies for federal AI

Washington, US - "Concrete safeguards" for government use of artificial intelligence were announced by the White House on Thursday, as it...
  • VP Kamala Harris said the AI tools to be used by government agencies would be verified to make sure they do not endanger the rights and safety of Americans.
  • She gave the example of a Veterans Administration hospital that uses AI for medical diagnostics, saying it would need to first demonstrate results are not biased.

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4 charged with plot to kidnap New York-based Iranian journalist

Four Iranian nationals were indicted Tuesday on charges of plotting to abduct a journalist in New York, the Justice Department...

Saudi Arabia unveils $18b plan to turn kingdom into data center hub

The government will work with the private sector, including local and international investors, to achieve the goal The kingdom is...

Flood of ‘junk’: How Artificial Intelligence is changing scientific publishing

Paris, France - An infographic of a rat with a preposterously large penis. Another showing human legs with way too many...

Women in Tech Global and UN Women launch “Beyond Ceilings” campaign on women’s empowerment 

The "Beyond Ceilings" campaign urges people to confront and challenge the glass ceiling, and reminds the audience of the vast possibilities that await women once they overcome...

CBI, zypl.ai ink partnership

The pact aligns with CBI’s plan to support innovation in UAE.

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Gross written premium rises by 12.7% in Q4 2023 to US$14bn, says CBUAE

ABU DHABI, UAE - The UAE insurance sector continued to grow in Q4 2023, as reflected by the increase in...
  • The number of licenced insurance companies in the UAE remained at 60, the CBUAE announced in its quarterly economic report.
  • The insurance of persons and fund accumulation premiums decreased by 12.4 percent YoY.

Omantel approves cash dividend

Net profit grew by 13.1 percent compared to 2022
  • Omantel continued to successfully implement its strategy Shift Gear despite market challenges and increasing competition.
  • Omantel Group revenues and profits, as the group's revenues were up by 9.7percent

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...
  • Sheikh Hamdan toured key facilities and operations, learning about the company's efforts to leverage AI.
  • Sheikh Hamdan emphasized on the importance of Emirati women's participation across various sectors.