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Building More Than Buildings: Tauseef Khan on Dugasta Properties’ Vision for Dubai Living
The Founder and Chairman of Dugasta Properties on affordable luxury, long-term relationships with investors, and what’s next for Al Haseen 6 and Hanging Garden. Dubai’s real estate market has no shortage of developers promising luxury, but Tauseef Khan, Founder and Chairman of Dugasta Properties, says his focus is on something different: making high-quality homes accessible without compromising on returns.
OpenAI tests sponsored AI agents for ChatGPT ads
Alongside Sponsored Agents, OpenAI is introducing a ChatGPT Ads Manager plugin that allows advertisers to create, update and analyse campaigns using natural-language prompts. Advertisers can use the tool to turn a website or campaign brief into a campaign, review performance and receive recommendations. Ads Manager can also suggest advertising copy and images based on an advertiser’s landing page and campaign objectives.
Report: UAE Accounts for 35% of Gulf Cyberattacks
The research found that the first quarter accounted for 96 per cent of all cyber incidents recorded during the first half of the year. The concentration was attributed to a sharp increase in malicious activity during the peak of the conflict involving Iran, followed by a decline as de-escalation efforts took hold.
OpenAI Agents Probed Hugging Face Weeks Before July Breach
There is no evidence that the May activity resulted in an actual breach, according to the researchers cited by Reuters. However, the findings suggest that activity involving OpenAI’s agents began earlier than previously understood. OpenAI had previously disclosed the theft of a Hugging Face user’s digital credential that was used to access a biology-related file.
Illumio’s Sam Tayan on Why Zero Trust Is the Answer to AI Cyber Threats
Many organisations still struggle with balancing innovation and security. How can businesses accelerate digital transformation initiatives while maintaining strong cyber resilience? Cyber resilience is what allows organisations to innovate with confidence. Businesses cannot eliminate every risk, but they can design their environments so that one compromised system does not put the entire organisation at risk. That means focusing on breach containment.
Emirates NBD Teams Up With DFDF to Accelerate AI and FinTech Innovation
The collaboration will give Emirates NBD access to a curated pipeline of enterprise-grade FinTech and AI solutions developed by companies within DFDF’s portfolio. Selected startups will have opportunities to work directly with the bank through structured pilots, strategic partnerships and potential commercial deployments.
SpaceX Revenue Nearly Doubles to $7.8 Billion as Starlink and AI Drive Growth
The results highlighted the growing importance of Starlink and AI-related businesses within SpaceX’s wider portfolio, helping offset continued investment in space operations including Falcon rocket launches and Starship development. Starlink remained SpaceX’s largest business during the quarter, generating more than half of the company’s total revenue.
HUMAIN invests in Saudi AI firm MOZN to scale enterprise solutions
The jointly developed AI solutions will be made available through the HUMAIN ONE AI Agent Marketplace, allowing organisations to deploy and scale trusted AI applications through a secure platform. The first solutions and customer deployments are expected to be unveiled at LEAP Riyadh, with wider commercial availability planned for the second half of 2026.
Cyberespionage attacks surge across Middle East as spyware threats rise
Kaspersky said the cyberespionage landscape across the META region is being shaped by geopolitical developments, regional instability and ideological motivations. As intelligence gathering becomes increasingly valuable, both advanced persistent threat (APT) groups and cybercriminals are developing more sophisticated methods to gain access to sensitive information.
Technology overtakes economic concerns as top business priority
Concerns around technology have nearly doubled since 2022, rising from 32 per cent to 63 per cent, with the latest figure also representing an increase of almost 10 percentage points compared with the previous year. Nicolas Manset, Head of the Middle East, Russell Reynolds Associates The report also highlighted growing adoption of generative AI across organisations, with 35 per cent of leaders saying their teams have fully integrated GenAI into daily workflows.
DeepSeek unveils AI model 100 times cheaper than top rivals
Artificial Analysis estimated the average cost of running V4-Flash at three cents per test, compared with $0.86 for Moonshot AI’s Kimi K3, $1.86 for OpenAI’s GPT-5.6 Sol and $3.15 for Claude Fable 5. The comparison measures not only published pricing but also the amount of data a model processes and generates when completing tasks, providing a broader view of operational costs for businesses deploying AI systems.
Qatar customs and tax authorities launch joint digital services
Qatar’s Customs and Tax Authorities have launched a new set of Qatar digital services designed to improve coordination between government entities, standardise procedures and enhance operational efficiency across customs and tax processes. The General Authority of Customs and the General Tax Authority announced the introduction of electronic integration services connecting the Al Nadeeb electronic customs clearance system with the Dhareeba tax transaction management platform.
SpaceX launches 24 more Starlink satellites aboard Falcon 9
The Starlink satellites were successfully deployed into low Earth orbit approximately 61.5 minutes after liftoff, with SpaceX confirming the deployment shortly afterwards. The latest mission brings the total number of operational Starlink satellites to more than 10,800, making it the largest satellite constellation ever deployed.
DEWA cuts customer refund time to eight minutes with AI rollout
He also revealed that Rammas, DEWA’s virtual smart employee, has handled more than 13 million customer enquiries since its launch in 2017. The virtual assistant has continued to evolve through the integration of the latest generative AI technologies, including GPT-4o, enabling it to provide faster and more accurate support to customers.
Cloud Computing News, Analysis, Providers, Opinions & Trends
e& enterprise’s Mouteih Chaghlil unpacks how the new Sovereign Cloud Launchpad is helping organisations in finance, healthcare, and government innovate fast
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The Home That Thinks: How Samsung’s SmartThings is Shaping the Future of Living
Imagine a home that understands you, a space that doesn’t just respond to your commands but anticipates them; adjusting the temperature before you step in, dimming the lights when it senses you’re settling in for the evening, and alerting you when your elderly parent hasn’t opened the fridge all day. This is not a vision of the distant future, but the reality being quietly built by Samsung’s SmartThings ecosystem today.
Donald Trump Unveils New Smartphone — Cheaper Than the iPhone - ITP.net
The Trump Organisation has announced the launch of “Trump Mobile,” a new mobile phone service bundled with a gold-coloured handset, in the latest effort by the former U.S. president’s family business to grow its commercial ventures ahead of a potential return to the White House.
What 2024 taught us about cybersecurity
In cybersecurity, the stories that stick tend to be the ones about genius. The zero-day no one saw coming. The malware was so novel it warranted a name. The phishing email was so meticulously crafted that it tricked the CISO. But 2024 wasn’t that kind of year. Instead, it was the year attackers didn’t need to outsmart you. They just needed you to overlook the obvious. And in far too many cases, that’s exactly what happened.
The Future of Luxury Dining Is Powered by Tech
You text your friend, “Let’s do dinner Friday,” open your favourite reservation app… and reality hits. Fully booked. Waitlist. “Try again later.” Or worse, a 5:30 PM slot or a 10:45 PM table that no sane human wants. You refresh. You toggle dates. You lower your standards. Suddenly, that instant ramen starts looking really good. In the era of instant everything, rides, groceries, streaming, why is getting a dinner reservation at the right place still a full-contact sport?
Cover story: Every Byte Has a Silver Lining
Cloud computing has moved from being a back-end IT upgrade to the very backbone of innovation, national competitiveness, and economic diversification. In regions like the Middle East and Africa, where digital transformation is accelerating under ambitious government strategies and enterprise reinvention, the cloud is no longer optional; it’s mission-critical. Yet, realising its full potential requires more than just spinning up servers or migrating data.
What’s Holding AI Back? Hint: It’s Not the Technology
You’ve seen the headlines. AI is taking over. Automating. Optimising. Revolutionising. Boardrooms are buzzing, workflows are being reengineered, and executives are scrambling to sprinkle AI into every part of their business playbook. But here’s the part no one’s talking about. For all the noise about AI transforming business, most companies are quietly facing a far less glamorous truth: their people aren’t ready. Not even close.
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HP’s smart SMB bundle to power productivity in Saudi Arabia
HP is making waves in the Saudi Arabian small business ecosystem with the launch of its first-ever SMB product bundle, a game-changing offer designed to help small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) unlock their full potential with a seamless productivity setup. Bringing together top-tier hardware and professional-grade tools in one streamlined offer, HP’s SMB bundle includes the HP EliteBook 840 G11 laptop, the HP LaserJet Pro 3303 FDW printer, and the Poly Voyager Focus 2 headset.
The Power of Cloud from e& enterprise and AWS
As the Middle East accelerates toward becoming a global digital hub, cloud computing has emerged as the foundation of this transformation. With governments rolling out ambitious national strategies, such as Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030 and the UAE Centennial Plan 2071, the demand for scalable, secure, and sovereign digital infrastructure has never been greater.
On the Sidewalks of the Future: Inside Dubai’s Delivery Bot Pilot
“The robot is here.” That’s the usual shout from kids in Dubai’s Sobha Hartland when they spot a small delivery robot making its way down the street. With no driver, no visible buttons, and no human escort, the little machine glides quietly past swings and scooters, delivering groceries like it’s just another neighbourhood resident. But behind the scenes, it’s anything but ordinary.
Retail’s 2025: How the Middle East is Shaping the Future of Shopping
As the retail sector across the Middle East races toward a hyper-digitised, customer-centric future, artificial intelligence, immersive experiences, and sustainable practices are no longer nice-to-haves—they’re strategic imperatives.
AI is Changing the Threat Landscape: Here’s How ManageEngine is Responding
With the Middle East witnessing a surge in ransomware, AI-powered phishing, and cloud-related vulnerabilities, traditional security approaches are struggling to keep pace. As cyberattacks grow more sophisticated, the demand for proactive, AI-enabled defence mechanisms is becoming a regional imperative.
How Nozomi Networks is Reinventing Cyber-Physical Security for Critical Infrastructure
As critical infrastructure systems become increasingly digital and increasingly targeted, cybersecurity is no longer just about protecting IT endpoints. The convergence of OT, IoT, and IT environments, along with the rise of AI-powered threats, demands a new approach to cyber-physical protection.
Halcyon’s Ray Kafity on Why Ransomware Resilience Must Be a 2025 Priority
As ransomware threats grow at a relentless pace, organisations across the Middle East, Turkey, and Africa are being forced to rethink their approach to cybersecurity. At the forefront of this transformation is Ray Kafity, Vice President for the region at Halcyon, a cybersecurity firm rapidly gaining traction for its attacker-informed, AI-integrated defense strategy. According to Kafity, ransomware is no longer just one of many threats—it’s the central cybersecurity issue facing the region in 2025.
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Meet the Power Players
HE OMAR AL OLAMA, MINISTER OF STATE FOR ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE, DIGITAL ECONOMY, AND REMOTE WORK APPLICATIONS Born in Dubai in 1990, His Excellency Omar Sultan Al Olama has rapidly become one of the most influential figures in global AI. In 2017, the UAE appointed him as the world’s first Minister of State for Artificial Intelligence, marking the country’s dedication to leading in the digital sphere.
Riyadh's Fintech Revolution: Inside 24 Fintech with Annabelle Mander
Explore how Riyadh is set to become a global fintech hub with insights from Annabelle Mander, Senior Vice President of Tahaluf. In this exclusive interview, Annabelle takes us behind the scenes of 24 Fintech, the Kingdom’s groundbreaking event aligned with Vision 2030. Learn what makes this event unique, from its 175 hours of expert-led content to its role in shaping the future of fintech in the region.
Here’s how AI is helping leaders reimagine business
In one of the most comprehensive studies of its kind, Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) has surveyed nearly 1300 senior leaders across 24 countries to explore the evolving landscape of artificial intelligence (AI) in business. This study, spanning 12 industries and encompassing organisations with turnovers ranging from $1 billion to over $5 billion, reveals critical insights and prevailing sentiments about AI’s role in modern business.
EuroTech's CEO on mentoring tomorrow's tech leaders
Michael Andersen, Founder and CEO of EuroTech ME, discusses the importance of investing in the youth of the Middle East for the region’s burgeoning technology and innovation sectors. Andersen also shares insights on why nurturing young talent is crucial and the specific benefits that mentorship provides to young professionals in these fields. He talks about how important it is to “Learn from your mentor’s mistakes”. VIDEO
GITEX Africa 2024: Chargel showcases advanced AI-driven logistics solutions
Chargel, a digital freight solutions, announced its participation in GITEX AFRICA 2024, taking place from May 29th to May 31st in Marrakech. Returning for the second consecutive year, Chargel’s presence at GITEX AFRICA offers an opportunity to engage with industry leaders, investors, and potential clients. At GITEX AFRICA, Chargel will debut its state-of-the-art logistics platform, featuring a combination of telematics, mobile technology, and advanced AI solutions.
CyberKnight debuts at GITEX Africa 2024 and expands into the region with new Regional Sales Director
CyberKnight, a cybersecurity advisory and value-added distributor (VAD) headquartered in Dubai with a local presence across the Middle East, announced its expansion into Africa. To spearhead business development efforts on the continent, the company has appointed Naoufal Mzali as the Regional Sales Director. With over 17 years of experience in technology and cybersecurity, Naoufal’s strong engineering background and track record in sales make him a valuable addition to the CyberKnight team.
Accelerating digital transformation through data-AI convergence
In today’s rapidly evolving digital landscape, the convergence of data and artificial intelligence (AI) is emerging as a powerful force driving innovation and reshaping industries. As we witness the dawn of a new level of intelligence, spearheaded by foundation models and AI-generated content (AIGC), it is clear that enterprises must embrace this transformation to remain competitive. The potential impact is staggering.
Saudi Arabia: Aramco to welcome its first 200-qubit quantum computer
Saudi Arabia’s first quantum computer is set to be installed after energy giant Aramco signed an agreement with the French computing firm Pasqal. Under the deal, Pasqal will install, maintain, and operate a 200-qubit device, which is scheduled for deployment in the second half of next year. A quantum computer uses qubits to run multidimensional algorithms, enabling these machines to solve complex problems faster than traditional computers.
GITEX Africa 2024: Cross continental quest for an AI future
Africa’s meteoric rise as an emergent international force in digital transformation coupled with the epic AI opportunity sweeping the globe is set to propel a new era of public-private sector investment collaboration when the continent’s largest tech and start-up event opens in Morocco this month.
How to navigate leadership in the world of AI: Mastercard's Amnah Ajmal
Amnah Ajmal, Executive Vice President of Market Development at Mastercard MEA and Eastern Europe, talks about partnership with DIFC and how it is driving innovation. She also elaborates on the evolving role of leadership in the age of AI, and her vision for the future of payments. VIDEO
CCW 2024: H.E. Mansoor bu Osaiba on Nedaa's role as Host Operator
H.E. Mansoor Bu Osaiba, CEO of Professional Communication Corporation, Nedaa, delves into their role as the Host Operator of Critical Communications World 2024, explores how their 4G and mission-critical networks support partners, and discuss the biggest challenges faced by the public safety and security industry in the UAE. VIDEO
Azercell CEO discusses Azerbaijan's role in GSMA M360 Eurasia 2024
Ahead of GSMA M360 Eurasia 2024, Zarina Zeynalova, CEO of Azercell Telecom LLC, host sponsor of the event, sheds light on her expectations for the upcoming event, the partnerships garnered from last year’s success, the company’s major projects, and more. From enhancing its technical capabilities to forging strategic partnerships, Azercell has been at the forefront of shaping the telecommunications landscape in Azerbaijan. GSMA M360 Eurasia returns to Baku for the second time in May.
Bring social back to the heart of social media - UBQT
In a time when social media often leads to isolation and disconnection, here is a company born in UAE that is trying to bring social back to the heart of social media. UBQT is paving the way for a meaningful and genuine approach to digital interaction. With features designed to foster real connections and a community-centric mindset, they are setting new standards for what social platforms can be.
Explore Huawei's HiSec SASE solution with edge/
Skip to content Discover the features of Huawei’s HiSec SASE solution in this comprehensive video where we explore the key differences that set Huawei’s Secure Access Service Edge (SASE) solution apart from the competition and dive into its unique competitive advantages. Learn about the benefits of HiSec SASE to end customers, offering enhanced security, scalability, and flexibility for modern businesses.
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