Technology

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

AlUla Conference for EMEs: Saudi Arabia, IMF emphasize AI’s potential to enhance emerging market productivity

A key theme is the importance of unity and collaboration to strengthen EM economies' resilience and growth

Dubai Internet City adds $27.23 billion to Dubai’s economy in 15 years: Study

The district's community has facilitated the creation of more than 125,000 direct and indirect jobs

Microsoft unveils Majorana 1 quantum computing chip, stock rises

Joining Google, IBM, and others in the race to develop a viable quantum computer

Apple launches iPhone 16e: AED2,599 phone first to feature Apple-made C1 chip

Pre-order to begin at 5 a.m. PST on February 21, with availability beginning on February 28

UAE to establish Cybersecurity Center of Excellence to advance digital security landscape

Center will focus on advanced research, specialized training and industry collaboration

Partial satellite manufacturing in UAE to begin this year, full production planned for 2026

New partnership to enhance synthetic aperture radar satellite technology through knowledge exchange and collaboration

Oman to develop advanced AI semiconductor chips for next-gen applications in Salalah Free Zone

McKinsey & Company projects that the global semiconductor market will reach $1 trillion by 2030

Why Roblox sees the Middle East as an opportunity for digital creators

The Middle East supports an impressive creator economy, thanks in part to government policies and investments

Elon Musk’s bid for OpenAI rejected: What’s next for the AI giant?

Musk's bid for OpenAI aims to prevent the organization from shifting to a profit-driven model

Grok 3: All you need to know about Elon Musk’s game-changing AI chatbot

Grok 3's powerful reasoning outperforms all known competitors, marking a promising advancement in AI technology

New creative district in Riyadh targets growth in creative economy, GDP

This initiative seeks to create a vibrant ecosystem for creative professionals and emerging talent to collaborate on content and drive innovation.

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