Technology

Over 100,000 visitors attend MWC25 Barcelona

More than 2,900 exhibitors, sponsors and partners participated in the event

Sheikh Khaled attends first Majlis Mohamed bin Zayed Ramadan session, titled ‘The Future of Finance in the Age of Intelligence’

The session examined the ways in which artificial intelligence is revolutionizing the banking landscape

Bitcoin sinks as Trump’s strategic reserve disappoints markets

Bitcoin dropped 6 percent after Trump's directive on Friday, lacking intentions for government Bitcoin purchases

SpaceX’s Starship explodes in space

Contact was lost minutes into the test flight as the spacecraft spiraled down and disintegrated

Judge denies Musk’s bid to block OpenAI’s for-profit shift

Tesla's CEO accuses OpenAI of straying from its mission to prioritize corporate gain over humanity

Five AI trends to watch for in 2025

The year 2025 will see AI make greater strides as tech companies learn from their initial forays into the new tech

Brands For Less Group ties up with Google Cloud to boost digital transformation

Retailer to leverage Google Cloud's data analytics and AI capabilities for enhanced efficiency

Here’s why SpaceX delayed Starship’s eighth test flight

Complications during the countdown, including a Super Heavy booster issue, led to cancel the launch

MWC25: Higher efficiency, lower carbon footprint cements Ericsson’s leadership

Ericsson has also tied up with regional players to build efficient solutions and reduce energy consumption

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