Technology

e& UAE completes phase one of private AI cloud deployment

The integration of AI into e& UAE’s private cloud aims to create a robust cloud environment

Alphabet shares slip after mixed Q4 results amid slowing cloud growth and $75 billion CapEx plans

The company’s advertising sector showed resilience, with revenue climbing to $72.4 billion

Global semiconductor revenue to hit $705 billion in 2025 on rising AI demand

Samsung Electronics reclaimed the top spot from Intel in 2024, recording $66.5 billion in revenue

DeepSeek’s national security threats trigger bans in Australia and Taiwan

Australia and Taiwan both expressed concerns over DeepSeek's risk of data leaks to China

Abu Dhabi to host AI Everything Global in 2026 as it aims to become first fully AI-powered government

Over 500 AI officers and tech executives will join 150 top investors managing $70 billion

UAE inks partnership to send first Emirati astronaut to Moon’s orbit

Thales Alenia Space becomes a strategic partner in the UAE’s role in the Lunar Gateway Space Station

OpenAI partners with South Korea’s Kakao to boost its game against DeepSeek’s growing competition

Both parties will enhance AI services by merging user data with advanced technology systems

LEAP 2025: Inaugural Tech Arena to offer ‘Live TV’ platform for next-gen innovations

Tech Arena will offer first look at next-gen design couture, medical tech, robots, AI and more

DIEZ, Dubai Land Department partner to support Proptech sector’s growth

DIEZ will facilitate access to venture capital networks and investors, and provide support to promising companies

OpenAI launches o3-mini to compete with DeepSeek AI following trillion-dollar tech selloff

o3-mini is available to all users via ChatGPT, with higher limits for Plus and Pro subscribers

Meta AI launches in MENA region: AI assistant now available in UAE, Saudi Arabia and Egypt

Expansion introduces support for Arabic, making Meta AI accessible to even more people across the MENA region

Texas first U.S. state to ban DeepSeek, RedNote, Lemon8 on government devices

Governor Abbott vowed to protect Texas from foreign threats, restricting potentially harmful foreign technologies

Microsoft introduces DeepSeek’s R1 to its cloud amid ongoing IP concerns with OpenAI

R1 provides advanced reasoning capabilities for enterprises to tackle challenges and deliver innovative solutions

Major security flaw in DeepSeek’s AI database raises privacy concerns

How DeepSeek's open database compromised sensitive user information

DeepSeek under fire in Europe as Ireland and Italy investigate data handling

Both regulators united against China’s AI chatbot over data protection issues

Arab Health 2025: Winners of Astronaut Al Worden Endeavour Scholarship announced

Scholarship offers a two-part experience, starting with an introduction to aviation and aerospace industries in Washington, D.C.

OpenAI unveils ChatGPT Gov plan for U.S. government agencies amid growing competition

ChatGPT Gov includes many of the capabilities found in OpenAI’s corporate-focused tier, ChatGPT Enterprise

MBRSC partners with SpaceData to enhance digital  twin technology for UAE’s space exploration

A digital twin is a virtual replica that helps test scenarios and predict outcomes for decision-making

DeepSeek surpasses ChatGPT as top app in App Store, Google Play

On iOS, DeepSeek is currently the No. 1 free app in the U.S. App Store and 51 other countries

Meta AI launches improvements for personalized chatbot experiences on Facebook and Instagram

Users can now instruct Meta AI on Facebook, Messenger, and WhatsApp to retain certain personal information

Trump confirms Microsoft in talks to acquire TikTok

In 2020, Microsoft emerged as a top bidder to buy TikTok, but talks soon collapsed when he left office