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ChatGPT down: OpenAI users report global outage

Users are reporting a "Bad gateway" error message when trying to access the site and app

EV shipments to grow 17 percent in 2025 with over 50 percent of models being EVs by 2030: Report

U.S. and EU trade restrictions on Chinese EVs may slow CASE adoption in these markets

OPEC Fund provides $50 million loan to improve connectivity in Paraguay

Infrastructure boost will support growth in economic activity, strengthen regional trade and foster economic integration

Oil prices fall 0.3 percent to $78.8 amid Trump policies, U.S. production concerns

West Texas Intermediate crude futures dropped by 0.2 percent, settling at $75.27 per barrel

Meta’s new WhatsApp feature: What users need to know

Users will be able to access multiple apps using the same account through the “Single Sign-On” feature

Samsung Galaxy Unpacked 2025: What to expect and how to watch

Samsung's Galaxy AI features will highlight its AI commitment, distinguishing it from competitors like Google

WEF 2025: UAE companies soar in global brand rankings

ADNOC, Emirates Airlines, and e& set the standard for UAE brand dominance and rapid growth

WEF 2025: Al Marri says UAE issued 200,000 new economic licenses in 2024 to boost private sector growth

H.E. emphasized UAE’s commitment to non-oil sectors with 100 percent foreign ownership of companies

Oil prices dip to $79.24 amid Trump’s push for increased energy production

Market participants are focusing on upcoming U.S. inventory data for insights into supply dynamics

WEF 2025: Global leaders advocate for renewed global partnerships in the Intelligent Age

Economic transformation through innovation, sustainability and inclusive development also took centre stage

Apple named 2025’s most valuable brand in the world at $574.5 billion

e& is the fastest-growing brand value in the world this year, posting an eight-fold increase in brand value to $15.3 billion

WEF: New report series explore AI trends, applications across multiple industries

Offering insights for businesses and governments aiming to adopt and scale AI

Global FDI up 11 percent to $1.4 trillion in 2024, moderated growth expected in 2025 amid risks

UNCTAD said growth will be primarily driven by enhanced financing conditions and a rise inM&As

Mastercard, foodpanda partner to fuel growth of Pakistan’s digital economy

Partnership seeks to accelerate digital payment adoption, enabling the growth of a cashless economy

Will Trump ban TikTok after signing order to delay shutdown by 75 days?

The only options now are to either sell TikTok to a new buyer or pass a new law reversing the old one

Worldwide IT spending to grow 9.8 percent to $5.61 trillion in 2025: Report

CIOs to focus budget increases on price hikes in recurrent spending

Oil prices drop to $80.6 as Trump declares national energy emergency

West Texas Intermediate crude futures saw a 0.9 percent decline, reaching $76.69 per barrel

Worldwide PC shipments rise 1.4 percent in Q4 2024, reflecting modest recovery amid AI price challenges

This represents the second consecutive year in which shipment volume has fallen below the 250 million mark 

Bitcoin hits new record high of $109,588 ahead of Trump’s inauguration

In the last year, Bitcoin has surged over 158 percent 

Davos 2025 kicks off to address key global and regional challenges

Davos 2025 will see the participation of over 350 government leaders, including 60 heads of state and government

SpaceX Starship test flight explosion: U.S. FAA requires mishap investigation

The spacecraft experienced a "rapid unscheduled disassembly" shortly after liftoff

TikTok resumes services for 170 million U.S. users after Trump promises executive order

On Saturday evening, the Chinese-owned app stopped working for U.S. users after a national security law took effect

Oil prices up 0.2 percent to $80.91 amid supply concerns, Trump’s inauguration caution

West Texas Intermediate crude futures also rose by 0.2 percent to $77.56 per barrel