Protiviti's George Thomas on the M&A trends

Opinion: Will M&A transactions continue to surge in the Middle East?

Regional integration efforts like the GCC facilitating smoother M&A transactions by streamlining regulations and cross-border investments will support M&A growth

Khaby Lame partners with Talabat

World’s biggest TikTok star Khaby Lame partners with Talabat in Egypt in new ad

Talabat’s collaboration with the TikTok star aims to target Egypt’s young demographic while expanding its reach

iPhone 15 Pro

Apple’s iPhone 15 Pro Max might be renamed

Reports claim that the device is anticipated to feature a notably larger screen and an impressive camera lens

Delektia

SME Story: Interview with Ali Wahoud, founding investor at Delektia

The company is an example of a non-tech venture gaining significant traction in the dynamic Middle Eastern startup landscape

Arm

Here are the key takeaways from Arm’s IPO filing

The regulatory filing touted hundreds of customers and discussed the AI ambitions for the British chip designer

How Tonomus is transforming NEOM

Exclusive: Joseph Bradley on transforming NEOM into an epicentre of innovation

Tonomus CEO explains how NEOM’s first digital communications facility will connect the city to the world by rolling out and using cutting-edge telecommunications

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Chandrayaan-3 successfully lands on the Moon: India makes history

India becomes the first country to reach the Moon’s south pole and only the fourth country ever to land on the lunar surface

Dubai Chamber of Commerce names GCC as top export market for members in H1 2023 Image Dubai Media Office

GCC remains top export market for members in H1’23, reveals Dubai Chamber of Commerce

Saudi Arabia was the top destination for members’ exports in H1 2023, with the total value recording year-over-year growth of more than 15 per cent

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Emirates IFE to launch special collection of 100 Warner Bros films

It is commemorating the centennial of the California-headquartered studio

Hanadi Khalife head of ICAEW on how the public and provate sector shoud finance the green transition Image ICAEW

Insights: Why public-private financing will drive the green transition

Governments around the world are increasingly treating private sector companies as key partners in tackling societal challenges, including climate change

Moscow airports suspend operations

Moscow airports resume flights after temporary suspension in operations

While the restrictions were in effect, two planes were redirected to alternate airports

Waldorf Astoria Cairo Heliopolis (Image: Supplied by Hilton)

Waldorf Astoria debuts in Egypt

Waldorf Astoria Cairo Heliopolis is located close to Cairo International airport

VALU

BNPL platform Valu announces strategic rebranding

Under the new brand identity, Valu has refreshed its logo, application and overall visual identity to represent the company in a more modern and dynamic way

OpenAI

OpenAI: Fine tuning feature now live on GPT-3.5 Turbo

The update gives developers the ability to customise models that perform better for their use cases

Manchester United get fifth bid from Qatar

Qatar’s Sheikh Jassim wins Manchester United takeover bid: Reports

The sale of Manchester United has been a long-drawn process with the current owners the Glazers reportedly weighing their options

Fukushima Daiichi nuclear plant

The science behind Japan’s plan to empty Fukushima’s nuclear wastewater into Pacific

Japan’s Prime Minister Fumio Kishida confirmed the process will start on August 24 after a meeting of a cabinet panel

Steven Rees J P Morgan Private Bank inisgnsights on teh recession obessesion and investment trends

Recession obsession: How to navigate a well-telegraphed downturn

Looking to invest? Diversified portfolios can continue to generate strong returns heading into 2024. Read on for these and other tips…

Bybit-Aus sponsorship for 38 students Image Bybit

Bybit-AUS sponsorship fund: Here’s how 38 bright students will benefit

In addition to sponsoring the selected students, Bybit is contributing Dhs100,000 to sponsor the first AUS-Bybit Inter-College Hackathon in November

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SeamlessM4T: Meta’s newly designed AI translates, transcribes 100 languages

The single model provides on-demand translations that enable people who speak different languages to communicate more effectively

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Apple’s iPhone 15 Pro Max faces possible delay

The top-tier iPhone model is reportedly distinguished as the pioneer smartphone to incorporate a periscope camera system

Zoom

Zoom outlook: Profit, sales projections raised, shares surge

Revenue for the year ending in January 2024 will be as much as $4.5bn

Microsoft Ubisoft

Microsoft to sell off Activision cloud streaming rights to Ubisoft

The French gamemaker will get the rights for all of Activision Blizzard’s console games released in the next 15 years

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New academic year: Dubai school students to get hi-tech buses

School bus services ensure the security of children through surveillance cameras, and a system to ensure that no student is left behind

Abu Dhabi

Explore UAE’s Yas Island (and its top attractions) from ‘virtually’ anywhere

The virtual Yas Island experience allows users from around the world to digitally explore the entertainment and leisure hub and other iconic landmarks in the emirate

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UAE data laws: Cybercrime offenders to face up to 5 years in prison, huge fines

This is according to Article 8 of Federal Decree Law no. 34 of 2021, on combatting rumours and cybercrimes

YouTube

YouTube, Universal Music join forces to address AI threat

The recent explosion in generative AI tools has prompted concern that creators’ work could be used to generate new songs without proper licencing or attribution

AI Brands

Insights: Without AI, brands will fall behind

Digital users in Egypt, Saudi Arabia and the UAE expect AI to have a significantly positive impact on their digital interactions

SoftBank

SoftBank’s Arm files for IPO that could be 2023’s biggest

Arm Holdings didn’t disclose proposed terms for the share sale in its filing with the US Securities and Exchange Commission

Threads desktop version

Threads desktop version may be launching soon

It is reported that the update could come as soon as this week

Mukesh Ambani Jio Financial Services

Mukesh Ambani’s Jio Financial makes disappointing debut on BSE, NSE

Jio Financial plans to digitally deliver a range of products in the non-banking financial consumer market in India