Technology

MWC25: GSMA inks partnerships in auto, aviation sectors

5G Automotive Association, JASPAR, Outsight, Safran Passenger Innovations and Seamless Air Alliance enter new alliances

Bitcoin dips below $92,000 following 11 percent surge on Trump’s U.S. strategic reserve plans

The U.S. strategic stockpile will include bitcoin, ether, XRP, solana and cardano

Transforming mobile experiences

We explore how XR, VR, and AR technologies are transforming user engagement and influencing diverse industries

No longer a choice, AI is the blueprint for business growth in the Middle East

Countries such as the UAE, Saudi Arabia, and Qatar are heavily investing in AI to become global technology leaders

Securing the backbone of enterprise Gen AI

Implementing strong identity security for Gen AI entails enforcing multi-factor authentication and strict credential management

Understanding major data risks in AI projects

From data misrepresentation to inappropriate data exposure, vulnerabilities can undermine AI-driven initiatives

Building a responsible AI future in Saudi Arabia

Responsible AI governance provides the foundation for safe, ethical and scalable innovation - ensuring AI benefits society and driving sustainable growth

Meta AI’s Impact on MENA: Empowering a young, tech-savvy generation

Fares Akkad, regional director for Middle East and Africa (MEA) at Meta, explains how the leading tech company is positioning AI as a transformative force in the Middle East

Ericsson’s vision of a smarter, more connected world

Lucky La Riccia, VP and head of Cloud Software and Services at Ericsson MEA, shares how the Sweden-based technology leader is pioneering the future of AI

Growing, innovating and creating impact

Hatem Dowidar, e& group CEO, on how the company has pushed the envelope across sectors, from AI-powered retail to next-gen digital experiences laying the foundation for a sustainable future

MBRSC’s Etihad-SAT launching in first week of March 2025 aboard SpaceX’s Falcon 9

Etihad-SAT development began two years ago through a knowledge transfer program with Satrec Initiative

Future100 companies of 2024 announced at Investopia 2025

The initiative boosted applications by 11 percent in 2024, especially in fintech, sustainability, and creative sectors

LEAP 2025: One giant leap toward tech’s future

Landmark investments and partnerships from Aramco, stc, and more announced at the world’s most-attended tech event

Risk-off sentiment drives Bitcoin price down to just above 88,000, lowest level since November

Bitcoin price has slumped nearly 20 percent from its peak following Trump’s inauguration on January 20

UAE’s MBRSC, Italian Space Agency partner on lunar exploration and Emirates Lunar Mission

Earlier this month, the center signed a cooperation agreement with Italian-French Thales Alenia Space

UAE cybersecurity: Over 223,800 assets exposed as AI-powered threats surge

The UAE experienced a drastic decrease in distributed denial of service (DDoS) attacks from 58,538 to just 2,301 by H1 2024

Abu Dhabi’s Presight to implement nationwide AI-powered smart city project in Albania

The AI-powered nation-building project will enhance Albania’s sustainability and digital transformation agenda

Dubai’s new AI-powered traffic signal control system to launch in H1 2026, says RTA

System supports future technologies and initiatives including the Cooperative Intelligent Transport Systems "C-ITS/V2X"

Sharjah’s new Aqari platform cuts rent process to three steps, eliminates need for service center visits

Users can now seamlessly obtain digital certificates and documents without the need to visit service centers

Qatar launches ‘Digital Skills Framework’ initiative to accelerate digital transformation

This national initiative is intended to empower both individuals and organizations with critical digital skills

Explore the future of connectivity at MWC25 in Barcelona

From March 3 - 6, thousands of participants will gather in Barcelona to witness the convergence of industry leaders, tech innovators, entrepreneurs, and policymakers

The GCC’s digital leap is setting the bar for smarter immigration

Immigrant populations range from as low as 40 percent in Oman to over 88 percent in Qatar

OpenAI surpasses 400 million weekly users, up 33 percent in three months despite DeepSeek competition

This marked rise reflects the evolving utility and familiarity of ChatGPT among users