The Trump administration quietly delivered about 6,000 Starlink satellite internet terminals to Iran following a deadly government crackdown on nationwide protests last month, marking the first time Washington has directly supplied the technology to the country, according to US officials cited by The......
The second half of 2025 saw a significant increase in the use of artificial intelligence (AI) tools among the workforce across the Arab world. The United Arab Emirates leads the region, with 64% of its working population reportedly using AI in their professional activities. Qatar follows in second place......
The Spanish government plans to prohibit access to social media platforms for children under 16, Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez announced on Tuesday during the World Governments Summit in the United Arab Emirates. Sánchez explained that the measure aims to protect minors from online risks,......
OpenAI has sharply improved its compute margins, doubling them from around 35 percent in early 2024 to nearly 70 percent by late 2025. The improvement, driven by optimized model performance, reduced reliance on rented computing resources, and the introduction of premium subscription tiers, underscores......
The U.S. government has again extended the deadline for TikTok’s parent company, ByteDance, to divest its American operations after talks between Washington and Beijing stalled. The extension, issued through a new executive order, pushes the January 23, 2026 deadline further, leaving millions of......
The crash of India’s homegrown HAL Tejas fighter jet during the Dubai Airshow has dealt a significant blow to the country’s hopes of promoting the aircraft on the global stage. The incident, which occurred during an aerial demonstration in front of international arms buyers, marks a setback......
Former Google CEO Eric Schmidt has issued a stark warning that Chinese open-source artificial intelligence (AI) models could become the global standard, not due to superior quality, but because they are freely available. Chinese AI gains traction Speaking on the Moonshots podcast, Schmidt expressed......
The Israeli spyware manufacturer NSO Group, known for its controversial Pegasus surveillance software, announced it has been acquired by a consortium of American investors led by Hollywood producer Robert Simonds. Former U.S. Ambassador to Israel David Friedman will serve as the company’s executive......
Abu Dhabi, November 3, 2025 — Technology giant Microsoft has announced a massive $15.2 billion investment plan in the United Arab Emirates, aimed primarily at expanding the country’s artificial intelligence (AI) and cloud computing infrastructure by 2029. According to Microsoft president......
A sophisticated phishing scam is targeting cryptocurrency enthusiasts by impersonating trusted brands like Booking.com to promote a fake Dubai crypto summit. Fraudsters are preying on users’ trust and fear of missing out to steal personal data and digital assets. Fake summit promises exclusive......
On the fourth day of GITEX Global 2025, the governments of Abu Dhabi and Dubai showcased groundbreaking digital initiatives designed to transform citizen services, urban mobility, and cross-sector collaboration through artificial intelligence and smart technology. At the Abu Dhabi Government Pavilion,......
On its fourth day, GITEX GLOBAL 2025 reaffirmed Dubai’s position as a hub for technological innovation and international dialogue. Policymakers, cybersecurity experts, and tech innovators gathered to address the pressing challenge of the AI era: securing a data-driven, intelligent world. Discussions......
Leveraging AI for meaningful in-person connections in a digital world As nearly 200,000 tech leaders, investors, and innovators gather in Dubai for GITEX Global 2025, the challenge of optimizing face-to-face networking in just five days looms large. UBQT, the official community and ecosystem partner......
