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How Archer aims to revolutionise travel in the UAE

Flying Taxis: How Archer aims to revolutionise travel in the UAE

Nikhil Goel, chief commercial officer of Archer Aviation, showcases how the company is leveraging the strong global demand and its robust ecosystem to revolutionise urban air mobility

Sam Altman of OpenAI

OpenAI in talks to raise new funding at $100bn valuation

The terms, valuation and timing of the funding round have not yet been finalised and could still change

AI in retail

How AI is transforming the retail experience: From fashion to ecommerce

Shopping is becoming more streamlined as retailers harness AI technology for personalisation, gamification and support, says Karl Escritt, CEO of Like Digital & Partners

Toshiba

From scandal to delisting: Toshiba’s long-running crisis

Toshiba will be delisted on Wednesday after 74 years on the Tokyo exchange, following a decade of upheaval and scandal

Executive

UAE consumers worried about application failure during holiday season: Report

From staying connected with loved ones, to managing finances, consumers will heavily rely on diverse applications during their celebrations

Apple to stop US sales of its latest smartwatches over patent dispute

Apple to halt US sales of Series 9, Ultra 2 smartwatches over patent dispute

The tech said it would pause sales of the watches from its website starting on December 21 and from Apple retail locations after December 24

Abu Dhabi launches free Hala Wi-Fi across emirate

Abu Dhabi launches free Hala Wi-Fi across emirate

The initiative is provided in collaboration with UAE service providers and offers public Wi-Fi coverage in various locations

HUAWEI 5.5G

5.5G to usher in a new era of AI-powered intelligence in the Middle East

The introduction of 5.5G represents a significant leap forward in mobile communications technology, and brings with it limitless opportunities, for the future

Google

Google’s court loss to Epic Games may cost billions

Epic Games will now have a chance to submit a court filing on how it wants Google’s Play Store to be fixed

BLAST WORLD PREMIER FINALS - ESPORTS AND GAMING

Has gaming pipped banking as a more lucrative profession? Blast World Premier Final features $1m purse

The CS:GO Blast World Premier Final 2023 brings together top gaming teams from around the world

Sam Altman of OPENAI

Microsoft, OpenAI tie-up comes under antitrust scrutiny

UK to look at whether Microsoft-OpenAI deal harms competition

AI

Europe agrees landmark AI regulation deal

The accord requires foundation models such as ChatGPT and general purpose AI systems (GPAI) to comply with transparency obligations before they are put on the market

Archit Gupta, CEO of Cleartax with insights on tools to aid tax compliance KSA and GCC

Getting tax-ready: Navigating compliance in Saudi Arabia, GCC

Embracing tools such as VAT Filing Reconciliation and Assistance and Accounts Payable Automation becomes crucial to ensure efficient, accurate tax operations and compliance

Gemini - Sundar Pichai, chief executive officer of Alphabet Inc., during the Google I/O Developers Conference in Mountain View, California, US, on Wednesday, May 10, 2023. Google introduced a new large language model, used for training artificial intelligence tools like chatbots, known as PaLM 2, and said it has already woven it into many of the internet search company’s marquee products. Photographer: David Paul Morris/Bloomberg

Google just released Gemini: It’s ‘most capable AI model’ yet

The launch of Gemini comes eight months after the search giant launched Bard and one year after OpenAI launched ChatGPT on GPT-3.5

How AWS is supporting MENA’s cloud journey

Exclusive: Jonathan Allen on how AWS is supporting MENA’s cloud journey

AWS’ director of enterprise strategy tells Gulf Business that the company has three data centres in the UAE and Bahrain, giving customers access to key cloud computing services

MSI - LAPTOP

MSI’s festive promotions in December has exclusive offers on laptops

From gaming enthusiasts to business professionals, MSI has launched a comprehensive offering for the festive season

Naim Yazbeck, GM Microsoft UAE

COP28: Microsoft’s Naim Yazbeck on leveraging data, tech to drive sustainability

Microsoft UAE’s general manager shares how UAE organisations can embrace ‘sustainable’ possibilities presented by technology and tells us about the company’s participation at COP28

Bitcoin

Bitcoin surges above $42,000 for first time since April 2022

The cryptocurrency is up more than 150 per cent in 2022 alone and there’s now further momentum in this market amid hopes around future interest rates.

Tahaluf

Here’s why Saudi’s IT services growth is fastest in MEA – IDC

Mega projects in the kingdom, together with renewed digitalisation efforts, are spurring on a whole new era of IT services growth for the country, says the IDC.

app

UAE consumers among the most demanding globally for seamless app experiences

Key findings from the research indicate a significant shift in consumer behavior and expectations

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World’s largest gathering of futurists convene in Dubai on Nov 27

Dubai Future Forum will convene 2,500 experts and 150 speakers, hailing from more than 100 countries

Cybercriminals are using AI to scam shoppers during Black Friday Cyber Monday sales Getty Images

Black Friday: How cyber crooks are using AI to scam consumers

Here are simple tips to help you shop safely during the shopping season

Etisalat by e&, DCT Abu Dhabi partner to redefine esports sector

Boost for MENA esports with new Abu Dhabi-backed tie-up

The partnership seeks to nurture emerging gaming talent and elevate local esports events to international gaming benchmarks

Binance’s $956m exodus: CZ exit sparks outflows

Crypto currency exchange Binance has seen almost $1bn in outflows after Changpeng Zhao stepped down to settle a US probe.

Sam Altman to return as OpenAI CEO

Sam Altman will return as CEO days after his ouster, following several days of drama between him and the board of OpenAI

EcoFlow

Growing demand for battery energy storage in ME, says EcoFlow

The region has ample natural and renewable energy sources with more than 300 hundred days of sunshine a year, making it a good fit for battery storage.

OPPO FIND N3 - IMAGE:SUPPLIED

OPPO Find N3: Hands-on review

The flagship device pushes the boundaries of what’s possible in a foldable phone

PRESIGHT - AI IN SPORTS

Interview: Can Presight AI do a Moneyball for cricket?

Presight AI’s CEO highlights the role of data analytics in enhancing enterprise efficiency and unlocking the potential of one of world’s biggest sports

OpenAI - Sam Altman

UPDATE: Sam Altman to join Microsoft after OpenAI exit

Altman’s sacking angered current and former employees and worried them over an upcoming $86bn share sale

RTA makes modifications to routes and schedules

Dubai’s RTA makes changes to bus routes and schedules

The changes are aimed at expanding and integrating the public bus network with other public transport modes such as the metro and marine transport