Technology

Will Elon Musk pull his $97.4 billion offer for OpenAI?

New filing suggested Musk would withdraw his bid if OpenAI halts its transition into a for-profit organization

WGS 2025: UAE, Cyprus partner to strengthen cooperation in digital transformation, AI

Partnership seeks to build talent and AI capabilities and support the development of AI-related products and services

LEAP 2025: stc Group inks 75+ agreements with global digital giants

Strengthening its role in AI and global digitalization

UAE’s Alpha Data announces IPO, to list 40 percent of shares on ADX

The subscription period will open on February 20 and end on February 25

WGS 2025: Launch of Building Intelligence Platform by Dubai Municipality to offer detailed building data

Move reflects Dubai's vision to become a sustainable, technologically advanced global hub for urban innovation

LEAP 2025: Saudi government entities achieve over 74 percent readiness in AI adoption, emerging technologies

SFDA secured sport among top 10 government entities in 2025 Emerging Technologies Readiness Index

WGS 2025: UAE’s global leadership in ethical AI paves the way for robust AI governance in the region, says KPMG

The UAE’s structured approach to AI accountability benefits businesses and its citizens

LEAP expands global reach with first-ever LEAP East in Hong Kong in July 2026

Tahaluf, the largest B2B events organiser in Saudi Arabia, announces continental expansion plan to become major international industry player

WGS 2025: Google CEO highlights role of AI, quantum breakthroughs in shaping future

Pichai highlighted DeepSeek’s recent innovation as an example of how open-source AI models can accelerate progress

LEAP25 ends with record investments, Riyadh, Hong Kong editions set for 2026

LEAP is considered a global platform that brings together leading thinkers and practitioners in the digital field, empowering entrepreneurs, and fostering innovation in the era of AI

Saudi Arabia ranks first regionally, 11th globally in AI safety

Kingdom has made significant strides in AI safety research, contributing 8.3 percent of all related research published globally

WGS 2025: UAE to launch National Cybersecurity Strategy

The recently approved five-year National Cybersecurity Strategy, endorsed by the UAE Cabinet, is built around five key pillars

WGS 2025: e&’s Dowidar highlights connectivity as key driver of progress, urging collective action for global access

e& Group CEO highlighted the need for regulations that foster innovation and ensure inclusive AI connectivity

WGS 2025: Future of Work Forum spotlights impact of AI on productivity, work patterns and economic trends

The forum featured six sessions that sought to forecast the future of labor, led by decision-makers, researchers and academic experts

LEAP 2025: $1.78 billion in tech investments announced as sports and startups take center stage

Equinix announced a $1 billion investment to launch the region’s largest data center in Saudi Arabia

UAE President issues resolution reconstituting Artificial Intelligence and Advanced Technology Council

Established in January 2024, AIATC regulates and develops policies for AI and advanced technologies in Abu Dhabi

WGS 2025: Dubai Future Foundation, IBM partner to create sovereign cloud, AI innovation center in the emirate

The partnership supports Dubai's D33 agenda to double its economy and rank among the top three global cities

AI investment on the rise: 65% of Middle East companies plan to increase spend, says Deloitte

The GCC is making substantial investments in AI, driven by strong government commitments

WGS 2025: Klaus Schwab outlines role of governments in adapting to ‘Intelligent Age’ transformation

Schwab noted past industrial revolutions, highlighting rapid changes driven by AI, quantum computing, and cryptocurrencies

LEAP 2025 continues groundbreaking announcements with over $7.5 billion in tech, AI investments

LEAP 2025 boosts Saudi Arabia's tech leadership, driving innovation and sustainable transformation globally

WGS 2025: Sheikh Mohammed emphasizes government innovation as essential for improving communities’ quality of life and future

During H.H. Sheikh Mohammed's visit to exhibition showcasing top government innovation projects

The role of e& enterprise in the UAE transformation

Company spearheads innovation in transformative technologies as region hurtles toward a digital-first future

China redefines video creation with OmniHuman-1, emerges as key contender in global AI race

ByteDance's revolutionary AI tool can transform a single image into realistic human videos