Technology

UAE tech startups funding surges 865 percent to $872 million in Q1 2025

Late-stage funding drove the overall funding surge, with $760 million raised in Q1 2025

Nvidia to manufacture AI supercomputers in U.S. for first time amid tariff uncertainty

Within the next four years, Nvidia plans to produce up to $500 billion of AI infrastructure in the United States

ChatGPT: OpenAI launches GPT-4.1 mini and GPT-4.1 nano – Everything you need to know

New models enhance coding, instruction following, and context comprehension

Generative AI: A game changer for marketers in the Middle East and beyond

We take a look into how early adopters of generative AI in marketing are achieving significant benefits, such as increased speed, efficiency, and return on investment

New skills for a new era: The impact of AI on Saudi Arabia’s workforce

As the kingdom embraces digital transformation, AI is creating exciting new opportunities for employment

UAE launches AI legislative intelligence office to track economic impact of laws

The new system will monitor the impact of new legislation on the public and the economy on a daily basis

UAE cybersecurity council launches country’s first-ever excellence awards

Awards reflect a pivotal step in honoring industry pioneers, aim to cultivate a culture of excellence and creativity

IMF recognizes Saudi Arabia’s leadership in data centers, commends personal data protection law

IMF praised Kingdom for establishing SDAIA and launching the National Strategy for Data and AI

Rapid expansion of Saudi space economy to reach $31.6 billion by 2035: Report

The Kingdom’s space market is anticipated to reach $5.6 billion by 2035

Trump to announce tariffs on imported semiconductors following smartphones exemption

Technology products from China would face separate new tariffs along with semiconductors in the next two months, said Lutnick

Dubai AI Week: 100 global industry leaders to collaborate on transforming government services

H.H. Gergawi: The event reflects our commitment to advancing national strategies that put innovation at the heart of future-readiness

UAE marks first human spaceflight anniversary: Key milestones in nation’s space exploration success story

This year's anniversary highlights the UAE's emergence as a leading space exploration success story in the Arab and regional spheres

SMC, Multiply Group partner to develop AdTech and AI Innovation for media growth in MENA

Collaboration focuses on enhancing the advertising industry through strategic investments in research and development

Dell Technologies launches infrastructure innovations to power modern AI-ready data centers

Dell introduced data protection updates designed to help customers strengthen their cyber resilience while controlling costs

UAE partners with Google Cloud to launch Cybersecurity Center of Excellence in Abu Dhabi

Center is projected to help prevent at least $6.8 billion in cybercrime losses by 2030

Dubai, Abu Dhabi achieve top rankings in 2025 smart city index

AlUla in Saudi Arabia, Kuwait City in Kuwait, and Manama in Bahrain have emerged as notable contenders

Microsoft surpasses Apple as most valuable company amid trade war concerns

On Tuesday, Apple shares fell to an 11-month low during aftermarket trading

Saudi Arabia achieves top global ranking in empowering women in AI sector: Report

The Kingdom ranked third in AI job growth for 2024 and fourth in leading AI models

Information security spending in MENA to reach $3.3 billion in 2025, up 14 percent: Gartner

Spending on security services is expected to grow by a 16.6 percent in 2025

Global AI market to reach $4.8 trillion by 2033: 40 percent of jobs at risk

The report emphasized the need for global AI governance, with 118 countries absent from discussions

Middle East mobile app revenues soar to $1.7 billion, recording 18.6 percent YoY growth

The Holy Month sparks surge in mobile app engagement and revenue across the region

SpaceX launches record-breaking 28 Starlink satellites in single mission

Starlink provides high-speed internet access to remote and underserved areas worldwide 

Global GenAI spending to reach $644 billion in 2025, says Gartner

Spending in 2025 will largely be driven by the integration of AI capabilities into hardware

Elon Musk’s Starlink launches in Oman, eyes regional expansion

Starlink Muscat will cover all geographical areas of Oman with speeds that can reach 100 Megabytes per second