The partnership between UAE artificial intelligence company G42 and global chip maker Nvidia is expected to boost weather forecasting globally. Getty Images
Nvidia's Earth-2 deal marks milestone in UAE-US AI co-operation

The partnership comes ahead of President Sheikh Mohamed's visit to Washington

September 22, 2024
The remains of exploded pagers in Lebanon. AFP
Can your technology be hacked remotely to cause physical harm?

The short answer is yes, however, the method is complex and not easy to do

September 18, 2024
The UAE has invested billions into AI research and development.
How data is driving UAE life-saving LLMs and predictive AI

A combination of artificial intelligence, decades of data, and new satellite technology is enhancing weather forecasting and natural disaster responses to unprecedented levels

September 13, 2024
Finstreet will provide a secondary market trading facility for professional clients for securities having their primary market listing on other exchanges. Getty
Finstreet launches regulated digital market at ADGM

The marketplace will offer end-to-end protection from a traditional and blockchain-powered ecosystem for investors and issuers

September 09, 2024
Dr Sultan Al Jaber, Minister of Industry and Advanced Technology and managing director and group chief executive of Adnoc, meets Emirati companies presenting products at the Innoprom 2024 manufacturing event in Yekaterinburg, Russia. Salim A. Essaid / The National
UAE and Russia companies sign agreements at industrial conference

Minister of Industry and Advanced Technology Dr Sultan Al Jaber attends global exhibition

July 09, 2024
Microsoft's $1.5 billion investment in G42 reflects increasing confidence in the Middle East's technology sector, say industry figures. Getty Images
Microsoft's billion-dollar bet on G42 reflects UAE's AI ascension

From continuing investment to increased market listings, the $1.5bn deal is propelling the advanced technology industry forward

May 01, 2024
World Economic Forum president Borge Brende speaks with Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas at the WEF special meeting in Riyadh on April 28. Reuters
WEF president: World pressure rises for long-term Gaza resolution

Borge Brende says there is now a strong push for a long-term peace as diplomats and leaders attend special meeting in Riyadh

April 30, 2024
A Palestinian woman holds her daughter as she walks past destroyed buildings in the north of Al Nusairat refugee camp, southern Gaza Strip, 29 April 2024. EPA
Israel and Hamas urged to end devastating Gaza war

Growing clamour for ceasefire at World Economic Forum meeting in Riyadh, as truce talks resume in Cairo

April 29, 2024
Mohammed Al Jadaan, Saudi Arabia's Finance Minister, said the kingdom was adjusting its strategy based on the global economy. Bloomberg
Saudi Arabia may 'scale back some Vision 2030 projects and speed up others'

Finance Minister also says developing economies should not be forced to pick a side between China and the US

April 28, 2024
The World Economic Forum is hosting a special meeting on global collaboration, growth and energy for development in Riyadh on April 28 and 29. EPA
Riyadh hosts World Economic Forum meeting amid rising geopolitical tensions

The event aims to bridge the growing North-South divide and drive inclusive economic development and a sustainable energy transition

April 27, 2024
Dr Abdullah Al Rabeeah, supervisor general of Saudi aid agency KSrelief, says providing food and medical aid for Gaza is the priority in the run-up to Ramadan. Salim A Essaid / The National
KSrelief counting on region to help fill UNRWA funding gap

Several western countries have paused funding to the UN agency as the Gaza war rages

March 01, 2024
The needs for the energy sector are changing as the world shifts to cleaner methods, said Khalid Al Falih, Saudi Arabia’s Minister of Investment. SPA
Saudi Arabia targets human skills as key to expanding economy

Human capability is the most important sector to invest in to develop the country, kingdom’s minister of investment says

February 29, 2024
Hamid Al Zaabi is the director general of the Executive Office of Anti-Money Laundering and Counter Terrorism Financing. Antonie Robertson / The National
Meet the man tasked with leading UAE's money laundering fight

The Emirates has developed new tools and confiscated more than $1.4bn in efforts to tackle illicit transactions, says Hamid Al Zaabi

February 28, 2024