Data

OPEC+ sticks to oil production plan, ditches U.S. EIA from oversight sources

EIA was removed due to inadequate communication, not because of political motivations or pressures, OPEC said

Etihad Credit Insurance becomes UAE’s first insurer to join KYC Blockchain Platform

The initiative improves KYC compliance, customer data quality, and supports future growth of the network

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

Qatar’s Ooredoo Group to build submarine cable connecting seven GCC countries

The FIG project will provide GCC nations a secure, low-latency route connecting Europe with 720Tbps capacity

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

Will RedNote get banned in U.S.? Examining future of TikTok’s alternative

As TikTok faces bans, users are shifting to RedNote, which poses similar data and foreign influence risks

Gulf Data Hub, KKR to invest over $5 billion to build GCC data center capacity

Transaction marks one of the largest international investments into a UAE-founded and managed business

Redefining the media landscape: Exploring the Dubai Content Creators Program

The Dubai Press Club initiative welcomes participants from various nationalities, professional fields, and creative disciplines

ADSW 2025 reveals key partnerships to drive sustainable progress efforts

The distinguished partners for ADSW 2025 include DoE, ADNOC, WWT, EGA, and EMSTEEL

Microsoft launches $3 billion investment in India to enhance AI, cloud infrastructure

The investment will establish new data centers in India to enhance AI solutions