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The rise of generative AI: A threat to the metaverse?

The metaverse in MENA.. An opportunity worth billions by 2035

Elon Musk gives up his position as CEO of Twitter

NBC Universal president could be the new president

OPEC again raises its forecast for the growth of Chinese oil demand

Global economic growth projected for 2023 unchanged at 2.6%

Mastering TikTok SEO and using the media as a search engine

Optimizing videos for search can increase brand awareness and sales

Global semiconductor revenue to decline 11% in 2023: Report

Semiconductor revenue totaled $599.6 bn in 2022

Apple’s iPhone sales fuel profit growth beyond expectations

Asia, with the exception of China and Japan, was a bright spot

The dark side of ChatGPT: Scammers targeting users

Palo Alto Networks offers protections against ChatGPT scams

Ajay Banga elected as new President of the World Bank

Banga is set to assume office on June 2 for a five-year term

Fed raises interest rate 0.25 percentage point, highest level since 2007

Gulf Central Banks mirror Fed with interest rate increases

From waste to wow: Building with rice husks and cooking oil

Reducing waste and emissions with natural-building materials

Global public cloud end-user spending to hit $600 bn in 2023

75% of organizations will adopt a cloud-based digital transformation model

Hacktivist campaigns surge against Western institutions in Q1

Targets included banking, airports, healthcare, and universities

JPMorgan to buy First Republic Bank

Second largest bank failure in US history

IMF warns of precarious phase as global growth prospects remain low

Banking crises, high inflation, geopolitical uncertainty contribute to gloomier outlook

U.S. banks bid for First Republic Bank

Authorities determined to close the deal before the bank opens doors Monday