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SAMENA CEO Bocar A. BA on intelligent networks, cybersecurity and the future of 5.5G in the region

Arnold Pinto 28/05/2025

Encompassing the telecom vertical The SAMENA Telecommunications Council Leaders’ Summit 2025 took centre stage in Dubai on May 26, bringing together influential policymakers, regulators, and ICT industry leaders from across South Asia, the Middle East, and North Africa (SAMENA) region, as

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UAE will become the first country to offer free ChatGPT Plus to all residents

News Desk 27/05/2025

Under Stargate UAE initiative The United Arab Emirates is poised to become the first country in the world to offer free access to ChatGPT Plus – the subscription-based version of ChatGPT offered by OpenAI – to all residents of the Arabian Gulf country. The groundbreaking initiative is part of a high-profile collaboration between OpenAI and […]

Business Tech

Cloudera’s new datasets’ AI visualisation tool is a game-changer for Middle Eastern enterprises

Arnold Pinto 26/05/2025

With on-prem deployment Cloudera, a global leader in hybrid data, analytics and AI platforms, has launched a groundbreaking update to its Cloudera Data Visualization solution. Its high-performance AI visualisation tool is now available for on-premises deployment, unlocking secure, enterprise-grade insights across the whole data lifecycle for the first time. The platform

Gadgets Tech

Acer unveils its Swift X 14 AI Series with RTX 5070 GPUs

News Desk 25/05/2025

OLED displays and creator-first features Acer has introduced two new laptops aimed squarely at content creators and professionals needing serious power on the go. The latest models in the award-winning Swift X line, the Swift X 14 AI and Swift X 14, arrive equipped with next-generation processors, Nvidia GeForce RTX 5070 Laptop GPUs, and advanced […]

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Global tech giants to power Stargate UAE

Arnold Pinto 24/05/2025

Next-gen AI infrastructure in Abu Dhabi A consortium of global tech leaders, including OpenAI, Oracle, Nvidia, SoftBank Group, Cisco, and UAE-based G42, has unveiled plans to build Stargate UAE, a next-generation AI infrastructure based in Abu Dhabi. The facility is expected to revolutionise the global AI landscape and be part of the newly announced UAE-US […]

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No more removing laptops or liquids from carry-on bags during security check at Dubai Airport

Arnold Pinto 24/05/2025

Thanks to AI-powered CT scanners Dubai International Airport (DXB), one of the world’s busiest and most influential travel hubs, is stepping into the future with a major overhaul of its security screening systems. In a bold move to enhance security and passenger convenience, DXB is deploying next-generation CT scanners across all its terminals. These scanners […]

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France to get Europe’s largest AI Campus with UAE input

Arnold Pinto 20/05/2025

Via global consortium pact Bpifrance, the French national investment bank; MGX, the UAE investment fund focused on AI and advanced technology; Mistral AI, the leader in generative AI; and Nvidia, the world leader in AI computing infrastructure, have announced plans to build Europe’s largest AI Campus in the Paris region. The groundbreaking joint venture, revealed during

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Abu Dhabi to get the largest AI campus outside the US

News Desk 17/05/2025

Along with advanced Nvidia AI chips In a groundbreaking agreement finalised during US President Donald Trump’s recent visit to Saudi Arabia, Qatar, and the United Arab Emirates, the UAE and the US have signed a deal to establish the largest artificial intelligence campus outside the continental US. The AI mega-project, set to be built in […]

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Pope Leo XIV surpasses 18.6 million followers on X since May 8, 2025

Arnold Pinto 16/05/2025

Official X account is @Pontifex His Holiness Pope Leo XIV has swiftly become a dominant voice on mainstream social media, amassing over 18.6 million followers on X (formerly Twitter) since his election at the papal conclave in the Vatican on May 8, 2025. His digital presence marks a significant shift in Vatican communications, blending traditional […]

Events Tech

World AI Technology Expo 2025 to set global benchmark for AI innovation

News Desk 11/05/2025

From May 14 to 15 in Dubai The countdown is on for the World AI Technology Expo 2025, which will occur in Dubai on May 14 and 15. Hailed as the world’s largest and most comprehensive artificial intelligence event, the expo has attracted global leaders, start-ups, investors, and innovators for two days of forward-thinking collaboration, […]

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GITEX Europe x Ai Everything poised to kick off in Berlin

News Desk 01/05/2025

From May 21 to 23, 2025 Berlin is preparing to become the beating heart of global tech innovation as GITEX Europe x Ai Everything debuts from May 21 to 23 at Messe Berlin. Organised by Kaoun International and hosted in partnership with Berlin’s Senate Department for Economics, Energy and Public Enterprises, Germany’s Federal Ministry for […]

Automotive Tech

Slate Truck unveiled: An affordable, customisable EV

Arnold Pinto 30/04/2025

Base price of $20,000 A new American electric vehicle startup is turning heads in the automotive industry by breaking the rules. Slate, an auto manufacturer, has announced its radically simplified and customisable electric pickup, known simply as the Slate Truck. It is bold, back-to-basics, and aims to deliver electric mobility at a price that breaks […]

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Animon.ai debuts as the world’s first anime-specific AI video generator

News Desk 26/04/2025

Involving an intuitive platform Tokyo-based company Animon has officially launched Animon.ai, the first-ever AI video generator explicitly built for anime. Developed in collaboration with leading Japanese anime studios, Animon.ai is positioned to revolutionise content creation across the Anime, Comics, and Games (ACG) sectors. The platform marks a major milestone as

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Do you know that the United States is the most AI-anxious country in the world?

Arnold Pinto 25/04/2025

As global workforce faces uncertainty The United States has emerged as the world’s most AI-anxious nation. Analysing global search volumes and sentiment data, a new study by email verification platform Zerobounce reports that Americans are more concerned than any other population about artificial intelligence (AI) replacing human jobs, despite a growing adoption of AI

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Meizu revolutionises life with smart AR glasses

Arnold Pinto 23/04/2025

Debuts StarV Air2 AR Smart Glasses Meizu, the Chinese cross-disciplinary all-intelligent terminal solutions provider, has unveiled its latest innovation: the StarV Air2 AR Smart Glasses, setting a new standard in wearable technology. Combining cutting-edge augmented reality with a sleek design, these glasses promise to enhance users’ daily experiences worldwide. At

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Vertical Aerospace adopts a universal fast-charging standard

Arnold Pinto 22/04/2025

To boost eVTOL Integration Vertical Aerospace, a global aerospace and technology company developing electric aviation, has adopted the Combined Charging System (CCS) for its VX4 electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) aircraft. This decision aims to expedite the commercial rollout of electric aviation. The Bristol-headquartered company joins fellow eVTOL

Health Tech

Health scientific systems seen too slow in addressing digital technology harms

Arnold Pinto 22/04/2025

Experts issue a warning Two leading researchers state that the rapid evolution of digital technologies, including artificial intelligence and social media, is outpacing the scientific systems meant to evaluate their risks. Writing in the journal Science, Dr Amy Orben of the University of Cambridge and Dr J. Nathan Matias of Cornell University argue that the […]

Space Tech

Nasa’s Lucy spacecraft set for Easter Day flyby of Donaldjohanson asteroid

Arnold Pinto 20/04/2025

In key pre-Jupiter rehearsal Nasa’s Lucy spacecraft is set to perform a high-speed flyby of asteroid (52246) Donaldjohanson on Easter Day, April 20, 2025, marking a critical rehearsal for future encounters with the Trojan asteroids orbiting Jupiter. The close approach, which will occur at 19:51 CEST, places the spacecraft just 960 kilometres from the asteroid […]

Gadgets Tech

What to do if your smartphone is stolen

Arnold Pinto 18/04/2025

Tips for recovery and protection As the cost of smartphones continues to rise, so does the number of devices falling into the hands of thieves. Losing a phone isn’t just an inconvenience—it can mean losing access to personal photos, sensitive information, banking apps, and digital identity. With thefts on the rise, knowing precisely what to […]

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Bridging the digital divide and why the booming MENA market appeals to Bimser

Arnold Pinto 13/04/2025

Exclusive interview with Murat Atıcı, CEO of Bimser Bimser is a rapidly growing digital transformation and quality management platform, offering over 140 integrated modules for managing quality, health, safety, and environmental (QHSE) processes. Headquartered in Istanbul, Turkey, with a new Middle East and North Africa (MENA) regional office in Dubai, UAE, Bimser helps