AI & Technology

UAE, Korea explore expanding strategic cooperation in energy, nuclear power, emerging technologies

Eng. Sharif Al Olama, Undersecretary for Energy and Petroleum Affairs at the Ministry of Energy and Infrastructure (MoEI), received Kim Jung-kwan, Minister of Trade,...

Tech, crypto firms to help tackle illegal wildlife trade

group of leading international technology, ​crypto and other ​businesses on Monday announced plans to ​help stamp out the illegal trade in wildlife. Announcement made as...

When AI access disappears overnight: The 12 sovereign models India is betting on

The idea of "sovereign AI" has often been dismissed as techno-nationalist rhetoric, an idea which is considered expensive, duplicative and largely unnecessary in a...

GCCs step up AI upskilling to meet tight adoption deadlines

SynopsisAccording to consultancy ANSR, more than 70% of GCCs in India are now in charge of their company’s global AI mandate, which includes model...

UAE launches US$1 billion AI for Development initiative to advance digital infrastructure across Africa

The UAE has announced the launch of the AI for Development initiative, worth US$1 billion, to support and finance artificial intelligence projects in African...

Pay with your voice: Dubai unveils world’s first AI-powered payment system

It demonstrated how AI agents can simplify consumer experiences by handling tasks like finding the best movie seats, optimal showtimes, and closest locations The future...

AI agents may shop for you in the future. But who pays the bill when things go wrong?

AI-driven purchases are coming, and experts warn consumers may face new risks and disputes Dubai: A future where artificial intelligence handles your online shopping may not...

UAE: Emirates announces free Starlink WiFi on flights; rollout over 2 years

The airline has already equipped its first aircraft with Starlink on A6-EPF, the Boeing 777-300ER on display at the Dubai Airshow; the first passenger...

UAE shifts from traditional to smart manufacturing with AI, semiconductors focus

The industrial revolution will leverage UAE's capabilities in petrochemicals, aluminium, steel, and other resource-based industries as a foundation for expansion Dr Sultan Al Jaber, UAE...

OpenAI backs startup aiming to block AI-enabled bio weapons

Synopsis OpenAI is the lead investor in a $15 million seed round in Red Queen Bio, which is trying to make sure the AI industry's...

Salary, payments in Digital Dirhams? New UAE law puts e-currency on par with cash

Unlike cash, the Digital Dirham supports programmable payments, real-time settlement, and seamless cross-border transfers A new UAE law formally places the Digital Dirham on the same legal...

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BMW cuts 2026 profit margin outlook over China slowdown, Middle East costs

German luxury carmaker BMW Group revised down its 2026...