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Kaspersky warns of ChatGPT-themed macOS malware campaign

According to Kaspersky, attackers are purchasing sponsored search ads linked to queries such as “chatgpt atlas”

WhatsApp’s holiday update: AI images, smarter calls are here

WhatsApp’s holiday update: AI images, smarter calls are here

The updates aim to streamline communication, foster creativity, and enhance user engagement as people juggle busy schedules during the festivals

UAE tops MENA in crypto adoption, ranks 5th globally, reveals report

UAE tops MENA in crypto adoption, ranks 5th globally, reveals report

The country’s approach combines progressive policy frameworks with high grassroots usage, including remittance-driven demand, and some of the world’s highest crypto user penetration rates

Inside Veeam’s next chapter with Securiti AI

How Veeam’s agreement to acquire Securiti AI aims to redefine resilience, governance, and trust in the age of artificial intelligence

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OpenAI rolls out GPT-5.2 in strategic response to AI competition

The GPT-5.2 suite comprises three distinct modes tailored to business use

Huawei launches new foldable, wearables, and creative tablets at ‘Unfold the Moment’ event

Huawei said the launch embodies the company’s long-term consumer-first philosophy

UAE businesses accelerate AI adoption but face mounting infrastructure and skills challenges, Kyndryl report finds

With 86 per cent of organisations in the UAE experiencing a cyber-related outage in the past year, cybersecurity remains urgent

Bitcoin dips below $90,000 as AI worries dent risk appetite

Bitcoin dips below $90,000 as AI worries dent risk appetite

Standard Chartered on Tuesday slashed its expectations that bitcoin would hit $200,000 by the end of 2025, lowering its forecast to $100,000

Buying plane tickets with crypto: Emirates to explore the option

Binance achieves major regulatory breakthrough with ADGM approval

Binance.com is expected to begin its ADGM-regulated activities on January 5, 2026

FLAG’s Carl Grivner on building subsea networks to bridge the global digital divide

FLAG’s Carl Grivner on building subsea networks to bridge the global digital divide

Flag’s CEO lays out why today’s infrastructure model is becoming unsustainable and how subsea innovation can narrow the digital divide

How Alex Reinhardt is rewriting the rules of blockchain in Dubai

How Alex Reinhardt is rewriting the rules of blockchain in Dubai

From anxiety-free UX to real-world payments and rewards, Reinhardt explains why the UAE is the ideal launchpad for mass adoption

Dr. Moataz BinAli, CEO, Magna AI

Magna AI’s CEO on control, security, and next phase of enterprise intelligence

Dr Moataz BinAli explains why AI sovereignty is fast becoming a national priority and how governments and enterprises are rethinking scale, security, and control

Mohammed Aboul-Magd - VP of Product, Cybersecurity Group at SandboxAQ

SandboxAQ’S Mohammed Aboul-Magd unpacks UAE’s National Encryption Policy

The UAE understands that encryption is not a niche technical safeguard but rather the silent infrastructure that secures everything from financial transactions to critical national assets

Tenable's Mark Thurmond on Black Hat, cybersecurity and exposure management

Tenable’s Mark Thurmond on Black Hat, cybersecurity and exposure management

Thurmond explains what exposure management means in practice, why the Middle East is a strategic priority for Tenable

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Insights: Creating new gateways for human imagination in the age of AI

AI has stepped firmly into the spotlight, changing not only how ideas are imagined but also how they are shared, tested, and brought to life

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Women say the tech ladder is steeper, Acronis study finds

More than eight in 10 women believe stronger representation at the top could shift culture, yet most still report bias, slower progression and heavier work-life demands

Dr Sudhindra Shamanna – Pro Vice Chancellor, MAHE Dubai on AI literacy in the Middle East

Building AI literacy: Preparing Middle East students for an ethical AI future

AI literacy isn’t just about technical skills; it also demands ethics and critical thinking, says Dr Shamanna

AI and IoT take centre stage as Gulf cooling demand surges

AI and IoT take centre stage as Gulf cooling demand surges

TCL’s IoT-powered solutions integrate seamlessly with smart home platforms, enabling users to schedule usage, detect faults, and track energy consumption patterns directly from their smartphones

From 15-minute drops to urban air mobility: Drone deliveries go mainstream in the UAE

From 15-minute drops to urban air mobility: Drone deliveries go mainstream in the UAE

noon and its partners are now focused on transitioning autonomous last-mile delivery from demonstration to day-to-day operational reality

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UAE data leaders struggle with AI oversight, Dataiku report shows

While 56 per cent of data leaders worldwide believe a CEO will be forced out by 2026 over an AI-related failure, only 35 per cent of UAE respondents share that view

AI’s reality check: Why CFOs, CIOs and regulators will rewrite the rules in 2026

AI vs jobs in 2026: Why CFOs, CIOs and regulators will rewrite the rules in 2026

As investors and operators reassess their bets, technology providers will be forced to seek new architectural and financial models

GCC steps into a new era as AI acceleration reshapes regional priorities

GCC steps into a new era as AI acceleration reshapes regional priorities

Reinvention is no longer a one-off initiative; it must become a continuous capability embedded in the organisational DNA, says Accenture’s Shehadi

UAE warning: 79% of travellers at risk from unsafe device charging

UAE warning: 79% of travellers at risk from unsafe device charging

This trend underscores the growing operational and financial vulnerabilities organisations face as digital reliance intensifies across sectors

WhatsApp levels up ‘About’: The feature that lets you say it all in a blink

WhatsApp levels up ‘About’: The feature that lets you say it all in a blink

With billions of users relying on the platform, WhatsApp is sharpening its focus on lightweight, expressive, and visually rich communication formats

Thales' Pascale Sourisse on how national human capital is fuelling UAE’s growth

Thales’ Pascale Sourisse on how national human capital is fuelling UAE’s growth

The president and CEO Thales International says the challenge is developing a workforce that is not just technically competent, but also strategically minded, capable of driving innovation across sectors

Cloudflare restores services after outage impacts thousands of internet users

Cloudflare restores services after outage impacts thousands of internet users

The latest outage at Cloudflare prevented thousands of users from accessing platforms such as Canva, X, Grindr and ChatGPT

From Dubai to Riyadh: Could AI be your next workplace colleague?

From Dubai to Riyadh: Could AI be your next workplace colleague?

The Middle East, particularly the UAE and Saudi, is distinguishing itself as one of the fastest testing grounds for AI-enabled talent ecosystems

ATRC's Dr Mae Almansoori on why Abu Dhabi is betting big on STEM

ATRC’s Dr Mae Almansoori on why Abu Dhabi is betting big on STEM

Economies that invest in STEM gain more than skilled workers; they create ecosystems where knowledge drives innovation, and innovation promotes enterprise

Your iPhone just became your ID: Apple launches digital passport integration

The rollout marks an expansion of Apple’s efforts to replace physical credentials with privacy-focused alternatives integrated directly into iPhone

Khazna Data Centers' Tinboat Arslanouk on what's powering its global expansion

Khazna Data Centers’ Tinboat Arslanouk on what’s powering its global expansion

The chief business officer – International explains how the company is positioning itself as the foundational layer of the AI era and what sovereignty means in the context of hyperscale infrastructure