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US news
fromFast Company
12 hours ago

America's 'Laser Dome' starts here

The U.S. military is set to deploy high-energy laser weapons for air defense against weaponized drones after a safety agreement with the FAA.
#ai
Information security
fromComputerWeekly.com
4 days ago

UK businesses must face up to AI threat, says government | Computer Weekly

AI models are rapidly advancing in discovering and exploiting software vulnerabilities, necessitating urgent attention from business leaders.
fromTechCrunch
4 days ago
Startup companies

India's vibe-coding startup Emergent enters OpenClaw-like AI agent space | TechCrunch

Artificial intelligence
fromTNW | Insights
1 day ago

Nvidia's Jensen Huang warns DeepSeek running on Huawei chips would be 'horrible outcome' for America

DeepSeek's optimization of AI models for Huawei chips poses a significant threat to US technological dominance.
Artificial intelligence
fromFast Company
4 days ago

The idea that the internet is built for people is crumbling. That has huge implications for your business

The internet is evolving to accommodate software agents that act on behalf of users, changing how websites are designed and interacted with.
Information security
fromComputerWeekly.com
4 days ago

UK businesses must face up to AI threat, says government | Computer Weekly

AI models are rapidly advancing in discovering and exploiting software vulnerabilities, necessitating urgent attention from business leaders.
Startup companies
fromTechCrunch
4 days ago

India's vibe-coding startup Emergent enters OpenClaw-like AI agent space | TechCrunch

Emergent launched Wingman, an autonomous AI agent that operates through messaging platforms to handle routine tasks and enhance software execution.
Artificial intelligence
fromTNW | Insights
1 day ago

Nvidia's Jensen Huang warns DeepSeek running on Huawei chips would be 'horrible outcome' for America

DeepSeek's optimization of AI models for Huawei chips poses a significant threat to US technological dominance.
Artificial intelligence
fromFast Company
4 days ago

The idea that the internet is built for people is crumbling. That has huge implications for your business

The internet is evolving to accommodate software agents that act on behalf of users, changing how websites are designed and interacted with.
World politics
fromwww.aljazeera.com
15 hours ago

The GCC has unity, it now needs joint defence and development

GCC states must enhance joint defense, energy security, and economic development while rejecting aggression and ensuring freedom of navigation in the Strait of Hormuz.
#iran
World news
fromnews.bitcoin.com
18 hours ago

Iran's Digital Blockade Continues: Citizens Endure 50 Days Without Internet Connectivity

Iran's 50-day digital blockade has reduced internet connectivity to 2%, causing $1.8 billion in economic losses.
World news
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 days ago

Viral victory: Iran is beating the land of tech bros in the social media wars

Iran excels in social media engagement, using humor and creativity to challenge the West despite domestic internet restrictions.
World news
fromTechCrunch
1 week ago

Iran threatens 'Stargate' AI data centers | TechCrunch

Iran threatens retaliation against U.S. data centers in response to ongoing military actions and threats from the United States.
World news
fromemptywheel
2 weeks ago

How Much Will Crown Prince Bonesaw Tolerate? - emptywheel

Iran targeted Prince Sultan Air Base, damaging a building near a radar facility, impacting regional air defense capabilities.
World news
fromnews.bitcoin.com
18 hours ago

Iran's Digital Blockade Continues: Citizens Endure 50 Days Without Internet Connectivity

Iran's 50-day digital blockade has reduced internet connectivity to 2%, causing $1.8 billion in economic losses.
World news
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 days ago

Viral victory: Iran is beating the land of tech bros in the social media wars

Iran excels in social media engagement, using humor and creativity to challenge the West despite domestic internet restrictions.
World news
fromTechCrunch
1 week ago

Iran threatens 'Stargate' AI data centers | TechCrunch

Iran threatens retaliation against U.S. data centers in response to ongoing military actions and threats from the United States.
World news
fromemptywheel
2 weeks ago

How Much Will Crown Prince Bonesaw Tolerate? - emptywheel

Iran targeted Prince Sultan Air Base, damaging a building near a radar facility, impacting regional air defense capabilities.
#nyc-tech
fromAlleyWatch
1 day ago
Venture

#NYCtech Week in Review: 4/12/26 - 4/18/26

NYC Tech News highlights recent startup funding, exits, and events, featuring companies like Chapter, Artemis, and Bluefish.
fromAlleywatch
6 days ago
NYC startup

#NYCtech Week in Review: 4/5/26 - 4/11/26

NYC Tech News highlights recent startup funding, exits, and events, featuring companies like Patlytics and Yuzu Health.
Venture
fromAlleyWatch
1 day ago

#NYCtech Week in Review: 4/12/26 - 4/18/26

NYC Tech News highlights recent startup funding, exits, and events, featuring companies like Chapter, Artemis, and Bluefish.
NYC startup
fromAlleywatch
6 days ago

#NYCtech Week in Review: 4/5/26 - 4/11/26

NYC Tech News highlights recent startup funding, exits, and events, featuring companies like Patlytics and Yuzu Health.
UK politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 day ago

Government to host summit about keeping children safe online in age of AI

The Independent focuses on critical issues like reproductive rights and online safety, emphasizing the need for accessible journalism.
Marketing tech
fromExchangewire
3 days ago

Speed, Data, and the Great Consolidation: What's Powering MENA's Quick Commerce?

Quick commerce in MENA has rapidly evolved into a necessity, driven by high smartphone usage and cashless payment adoption.
Education
fromThe Village Voice
2 days ago

The Builder Who Never Stopped: From a Childhood Website to Four Companies and the Future of Autonomous AI - The Village Voice

Mateusz Kelner is a young software engineer who has achieved significant milestones in technology and entrepreneurship before turning twenty.
fromwww.bbc.com
1 day ago

111 trains will have 'chilling effect' on World Cup

Fifa's goal is to minimise congestion, reduce reliance on private vehicles, and ensure the fan experience is positive and memorable defined by the action on pitch, not delays on the roads.
NYC parents
European startups
fromComputerworld
2 days ago

UK wants to build sovereign AI - with just 0.08% of OpenAI's market cap

The UK government struggles to invest effectively in national IT champions, with past successes slipping out of UK ownership.
Germany news
fromwww.dw.com
2 days ago

Why Brazil is in focus at Germany's Hannover Messe

Brazil aims to showcase its industrial technology leadership at Hannover Messe, emphasizing green and digital industries.
Liverpool FC
fromESPN.com
4 days ago

Saudi Public Investment fund sells majority stake in Al Hilal

Saudi Public Investment Fund sold 70% of Al Hilal to Kingdom Holding Company for 1.4 billion riyals.
Tech industry
fromTheregister
3 days ago

Mozilla takes on enterprise AI providers with Thunderbolt

Mozilla launches Thunderbolt AI client as an open-source alternative to proprietary enterprise AI platforms, emphasizing data privacy and control.
#saudi-arabia
Cryptocurrency
fromnews.bitcoin.com
6 days ago

Saudi Arabia's Crypto Market Projected to Reach $47.8 Billion by 2034

Saudi Arabia's cryptocurrency market is expected to grow from $24.9 billion in 2025 to $47.8 billion by 2034, driven by youth interest and institutional backing.
Cryptocurrency
fromnews.bitcoin.com
6 days ago

Saudi Arabia's Crypto Market Projected to Reach $47.8 Billion by 2034

Saudi Arabia's cryptocurrency market is expected to grow from $24.9 billion in 2025 to $47.8 billion by 2034, driven by youth interest and institutional backing.
Software development
fromInfoWorld
4 days ago

Mastering the dull reality of sexy AI

The gap in enterprise AI lies in building effective systems for retrieval, evaluation, memory, and governance, not just access to models.
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 days ago

How South Korea plans to use the Iran crisis to spur a renewables revolution

The village deliberately chose to spend solar income on welfare rather than individual dividends, a decision Jeon says residents made themselves rather than being persuaded. If you divide money as individual income, people feel disconnected.
Agriculture
#ouarzazate
Arts
fromArtnet News
4 days ago

Art Dubai Downsizes Dramatically as War Reshapes Plans | Artnet News

Art Dubai's 20th-anniversary edition is scaled back due to regional conflict, featuring 50 exhibitors and a new risk-sharing model for booth fees.
fromThe Verge
5 days ago

Lucid sells more robotaxis to Uber, appoints a new CEO

Lucid announced that Uber is increasing its order of Gravity SUVs for its robotaxi fleet from 20,000 to 35,000, enhancing their partnership.
Toronto startup
Business
from24/7 Wall St.
5 days ago

Barclays Stays Bullish on Alibaba as AI Investment Ramps Up: Is This the Comeback Story of 2026?

Barclays maintains an Overweight rating on Alibaba, reducing its price target to $186 while emphasizing the necessity of investments in AI.
Business intelligence
fromwww.businessinsider.com
5 days ago

The Midwest's rise to America's second-biggest data center hub is fueled by these key states

Texas and the Midwest are becoming key hubs for data centers, shifting from Northern Virginia due to power availability and new developments.
World news
fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 day ago

Turkiye woos investors amid Iran war fallout in Gulf economies

Istanbul is being promoted as a financial hub amid regional instability caused by the Iran war, presenting opportunities for foreign investment.
European startups
fromTheregister
3 days ago

Iran has something the US can only dream of: cheap broadband

North America has the world's most expensive broadband, while Iran has the cheapest, reflecting the cost of living in each region.
Venture
fromFast Company
3 days ago

Inside NTT Research's push to commercialize deep tech

NTT Research is evolving to balance long-term scientific discovery with market-driven commercialization through its NTT Research 2.0 initiative.
Information security
fromTechzine Global
4 days ago

NTT Research wants to accelerate innovation with Scale Academy: SaltGrain is the first result

NTT Research launched Scale Academy to accelerate technology transition from R&D to market, introducing SaltGrain to enhance Zero Trust security.
UK politics
fromTheregister
4 days ago

UK told its Big Tech habit is now a national security risk

Britain's reliance on US Big Tech poses national security risks and economic challenges due to control over critical infrastructure.
London startup
fromFortune
6 days ago

China went from uninvestable to unavoidable-and Hong Kong is cashing in with a slew of AI-centric IPOs | Fortune

Hong Kong's IPO market surged in Q1 2026, driven by AI companies, raising nearly $14 billion, a 490% increase year-on-year.
Social media marketing
fromTechCrunch
2 weeks ago

The anonymous social app that thinks it can work in Saudi Arabia | TechCrunch

Fizz is expanding globally, successfully launching in Saudi Arabia and aiming to become a generational social product beyond college campuses.
Artificial intelligence
fromWIRED
4 days ago

AI Could Democratize One of Tech's Most Valuable Resources

Nvidia faces potential competition as startups like Wafer optimize AI code for various chips, challenging its dominance in AI hardware.
European startups
fromTechCrunch
4 days ago

Chipmakers AMD, Arm, and Qualcomm are all investing in this buzzy self-driving tech startup | TechCrunch

Chipmakers AMD, Arm, and Qualcomm invested $60 million in Wayve's self-driving technology, enhancing its $1.2 billion Series D funding round.
Cryptocurrency
fromnews.bitcoin.com
5 days ago

Ripple Marks Significant Step in Korea Through First Collaboration With a Leading Insurance Institution

Ripple partners with Kyobo Life to test tokenized government bond transactions in South Korea.
Marketing tech
fromwww.businessinsider.com
5 days ago

Veteran tech investor Keith Rabois says the product manager role in tech 'makes no sense' in the era of AI

Keith Rabois believes the product manager role is becoming obsolete due to rapid advancements in AI technology.
London startup
fromComputerWeekly.com
6 days ago

Datacentre developers tout benefits to local communities, but do they deliver? | Computer Weekly

Datacentre developments are causing challenges for local businesses, raising concerns about energy consumption and community impact despite potential local benefits.
World news
fromwww.dw.com
4 days ago

Pakistan secures $3 billion from Saudi Arabia as ties deepen

Pakistan secured $3 billion from Saudi Arabia to bolster foreign exchange reserves ahead of a $3.5 billion debt repayment to the UAE.
Marketing tech
fromFood & Beverage Magazine
6 days ago

AI Readiness for the World Cup: How One Cocktail Den Is Redefining the Guest Experience - Food & Beverage Magazine

Hospitality brands must be AI-ready to meet rising demand and expectations during global events like the World Cup.
#neom
fromFuturism
2 months ago
World news

As Saudi Arabia's 100-Mile Skyscraper Crumbles, They're Replacing It With the Most Desperate Thing Imaginable

fromFuturism
2 months ago
World news

As Saudi Arabia's 100-Mile Skyscraper Crumbles, They're Replacing It With the Most Desperate Thing Imaginable

Alternative transportation
fromSustainable Bus
3 weeks ago

Why MENA region matters for public transport: UITP's Hashem Alhendawi highlights strategic, financial and mindset shifts - Sustainable Bus

The UITP Global Public Transport Summit 2026 in Dubai was canceled, but international dialogue in public transport will continue through ongoing collaboration and partnerships.
fromwww.aljazeera.com
3 weeks ago

How important are the Gulf economies to the world?

The ongoing conflict between the US and Israel against Iran is creating significant challenges for Gulf Arab nations, which are already feeling the economic strain from rising tensions and instability in the region.
World politics
Artificial intelligence
fromFortune
4 days ago

Silicon Valley has no monopoly on AI brain power. That's why Demis Hassabis is very happy to stay in London | Fortune

Demis Hassabis emphasizes extreme dedication and planning in achieving goals, advocating for diverse AI innovation centers beyond Silicon Valley.
European startups
fromFortune
2 weeks ago

Trump sons to Gulf states: we've got some drone interception tech to sell you | Fortune

A drone company backed by Trump’s sons is selling to Gulf nations amid conflict with Iran, potentially profiting from the war initiated by their father.
Marketing tech
fromExchangewire
1 week ago

Harish Pandey Joins GoWit as Head of Growth for MENA & India

Harish Pandey has been appointed head of growth for MENA and India at GoWit to drive regional expansion and strategic growth initiatives.
World politics
fromSilicon Canals
3 weeks ago

The UAE just signed AI deals with both Washington and Beijing in the same week. Nobody in either capital objected - Silicon Canals

The UAE's AI cooperation with both the US and China signifies a strategic shift in global technology geopolitics.
Venture
fromKotaku
1 month ago

Saudi Arabia Expands Gaming Empire With Another Massive Deal

Savvy Games is acquiring Moonton Games for $6 billion, enhancing its position in the gaming industry and expanding its global reach.
fromComputerWeekly.com
3 weeks ago

Starlink launches services in UAE and Kuwait, expanding Middle East satellite internet | Computer Weekly

The launch of Starlink services in Kuwait through Sama X marks an important step in strengthening the country's digital infrastructure. At a time when reliable connectivity has become essential for business continuity and the effective functioning of key sectors, this technology provides advanced connectivity that helps organisations, governments and communities stay connected wherever they operate.
European startups
Miscellaneous
fromFortune
1 month ago

"Technology is our superpower"-Africa and India take seat at top table as AI revolution spreads | Fortune

Nigeria transformed from a communication desert with 0.4 telephone lines per 100 people in 2000 to 200 million mobile connections by 2025, exemplifying Africa's wireless revolution and leapfrogging development through mobile technology.
#vision-2030
Video games
fromKotaku
2 months ago

Saudi Arabia Just Keeps Lining Up Mega Gaming Mergers

Savvy Games Group is pursuing acquisition of Moonton for up to $7 billion, expanding Saudi Arabia's consolidation of major mobile-gaming companies.
Education
fromBusiness Matters
2 months ago

UK Tech Firm Takes Ambitious Steps to Capitalise on Opportunities in the Middle East

SoC is opening a £3 million Dubai campus to train 2,000 people in AI, computer science, and digital skills, expanding its global footprint.
European startups
fromApp Developer Magazine
1 year ago

Tenstorrent and Infinia launch Abu Dhabi based Sovereign AI Initiative

Tenstorrent and Infinia partner to develop sovereign AI infrastructure solutions for GCC governments, financial services, and critical infrastructure, positioning Abu Dhabi as a regional AI deployment hub.
Artificial intelligence
fromSilicon Canals
1 month ago

Saudi Arabia commits $40B to AI infrastructure in bid to diversify beyond oil - Silicon Canals

Saudi Arabia commits $40 billion to AI infrastructure with US partners, establishing data centers and semiconductor supply chains to diversify from oil dependency.
#saudi-arabia-technology-investment
World news
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

It means missile defence on data centres': drone strikes raises doubts over Gulf as AI superpower

Iranian drones struck Amazon Web Services datacentres in the UAE and Bahrain, causing widespread civilian disruption and marking the first deliberate targeting of commercial datacentres by armed forces during active conflict.
#ai-infrastructure-investment
fromSilicon Canals
1 month ago
Artificial intelligence

Saudi Arabia commits $100 billion to AI infrastructure in bid to diversify beyond oil - Silicon Canals

fromSilicon Canals
1 month ago
Artificial intelligence

Saudi Arabia launches $40B fund to become the Middle East's AI infrastructure hub - Silicon Canals

fromSilicon Canals
1 month ago
Artificial intelligence

Saudi Arabia launches $100 billion AI infrastructure fund to rival US and China - Silicon Canals

fromSilicon Canals
1 month ago
Artificial intelligence

Saudi Arabia commits $100 billion to AI infrastructure in bid to diversify beyond oil - Silicon Canals

fromSilicon Canals
1 month ago
Artificial intelligence

Saudi Arabia launches $40B fund to become the Middle East's AI infrastructure hub - Silicon Canals

fromSilicon Canals
1 month ago
Artificial intelligence

Saudi Arabia launches $100 billion AI infrastructure fund to rival US and China - Silicon Canals

fromSilicon Canals
1 month ago

Saudi Arabia launches $40B tech fund as Gulf states race to diversify beyond oil - Silicon Canals

Saudi Arabia just made its most aggressive move yet in that generational project. The kingdom announced a new $40 billion technology investment fund, developed in partnership with American venture capital heavyweight Andreessen Horowitz (a16z), aimed at positioning Saudi Arabia as a global hub for artificial intelligence, cloud infrastructure, and advanced computing.
Venture
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Will the Gulf's push for its own AI succeed?

Three years ago [when Web Summit Qatar began], people were talking about entering a multi-polar world. We are now living in a multi-polar world, said Paddy Cosgrave. As evidence, he referenced the fiery rebuke of Donald Trump given by the Canadian prime minister, Mark Carney, at Davos a few weeks prior. He pointed to the act that had preceded him on stage: dancing robots built by a Chinese company, which he called the most advanced in the world.
Artificial intelligence
World news
fromThe Nation
2 months ago

The Line, a Saudi Megaproject, Is Dead

Prestigious architects continue accepting commissions from Gulf petro-states despite human-rights abuses and environmental harm, enabling unethical, undemocratic megaprojects.
fromExchangewire
2 months ago

Digest: Disney Takes On Bytedance Over AI Video App; Alliance of Independent Agencies Launches Middle East Chapter

ByteDance has pledged to tighten controls around its AI video generator, Seedance, after facing legal threats from Disney and growing criticism from other Hollywood studios over alleged copyright violations. The latest iteration of the tool, Seedance 2.0, has seen a surge of hyper-realistic AI-generated clips circulating on social media, some appearing to feature characters from major film franchises.
Artificial intelligence
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