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Why Iran's Cyber Warfare Strategy Has Become a 'Perfect Weapon' Against the US
Technology experts warn that Iran's increasing cyber attacks on US critical infrastructure serve as an asymmetric and effective geopolitical weapon.
UAE Announces Nationwide AI Curriculum and Major Government Transformation
The UAE Cabinet has approved a nationwide AI curriculum for all schools and launched major digital transformation projects, including the Agentic AI initiative and the Cabinet AI Advisor system.
Uber Cuts 3,300 Jobs in Largest Workforce Reduction Since Pandemic Amid Push for Autonomous Future
Uber Technologies has laid off 3,300 employees, or 10 percent of its workforce, in its largest job cuts since the pandemic as the company shifts focus toward autonomous vehicles and artificial intelligence.
Dubai Teenager Launches Community Carpool Website to Tackle School Traffic and Ease Brother's Commute
A 17-year-old Dubai student has developed a successful community carpooling website to help cut school traffic and ease his brother's daily commute.
⚠️DeletedPioneering AI Education: How the University of Florida Integrated Artificial Intelligence Across All Disciplines Ahead of ChatGPT
The University of Florida pioneered an artificial intelligence curriculum across all disciplines before the rise of ChatGPT, partnering with Nvidia to prepare students for an evolving technological landscape.
New Study Reveals One in Three Recent Web Pages Show Signs of AI Generation
New research from the Pew Research Centre shows that 35 per cent of web pages published since November 2022 exhibit significant signs of AI generation, altering online language patterns.
The AI Education Paradox: Faster Homework Leads to Weaker Exam Results for Students
A major study tracking 27,000 students reveals that while artificial intelligence helps complete homework faster, it ultimately leads to lower exam scores and reduced cognitive retention.
Empowering the Global South: Schneider Electric Discusses the Future of Energy and Growth
Schneider Electric's Manish Pant joins Business Extra to discuss how emerging economies in the Global South can leverage digital technology, smart grids, and AI to build resilient energy systems.
Apple Renames Lake Ontario to 'Lake America' in Maps Following Direct Lobbying by President Donald Trump
Apple has updated its map application to display Lake Ontario as 'Lake America' for US users following direct lobbying from President Donald Trump, aligning with a recent executive order.
US and EU Clash on AI Regulation as Washington Pushes for Fewer Constraints and Brussels Enforces New Laws
The US and the EU are taking contrasting paths on artificial intelligence, as Washington advocates for relaxed regulations while Brussels moves forward with strict enforcement of the AI Act.
MapQuest Surges to Top of App Store as Google Maps Faces Backlash Over Lake Ontario Renaming
MapQuest surges to the top of the Apple App Store as Google Maps faces heavy criticism for complying with a US executive order to rename Lake Ontario to Lake America.
Starlink Leads Global Satellite Internet Boom as New Competitors Prepare to Launch
Elon Musk's Starlink is expanding its satellite internet presence in the UAE and globally, facing new competition from companies like Amazon while addressing capacity and performance challenges.
Met Office Confirms UK Experienced Its Hottest Summer on Record Driven by Climate Change
The Met Office announced that the UK recorded its hottest summer in 2026, driven significantly by human-induced climate change and breaking multiple historical temperature records.
How Japan Is Combating Rising Bear Encounters With AI, Drones, and Robot Wolves
Facing a record surge in bear attacks and human-bear encounters, Japan is deploying innovative solutions including AI cameras, drone tracking, animatronic wolf robots, and traditional bear dogs.
Accenture and AWS Forge Major Partnership to Accelerate Cloud and AI Growth in the Middle East
Accenture and Amazon Web Services have signed a six-year agreement to boost cloud and artificial intelligence adoption across the Middle East amidst massive regional infrastructure investments.
Ukraine Rushes to Develop Advanced Interceptors as Russian Jet-Powered Drones and Missiles Devastate the Country
Ukraine is urgently developing new interceptor drones to counter a devastating wave of fast Russian jet-powered drones and cruise missiles that are damaging infrastructure and disrupting exports.
John Ternus Steps In as Apple CEO as Tim Cook Hands Over the Reins
John Ternus is stepping in as Apple's new chief executive, succeeding Tim Cook and taking on the challenges of leading hardware innovation, catching up in AI, and navigating complex geopolitical pressures.
Saudi Arabia Boosts AI Capabilities Through Major Partnerships With AMD, Cisco, and AWS
Saudi Arabia has launched new AI computing infrastructure in partnership with AMD, Cisco, and Humain, while AWS announced its upcoming data center region during the Leap technology exhibition.
Tim Cook Bids Emotional Farewell as CEO, Paving the Way for Successor John Ternus
Tim Cook has stepped down as Apple's chief executive, transitioning to executive chairman while handing over leadership to incoming CEO John Ternus.
Turkey Becomes Latest Middle Eastern Nation to Sign NASA-Led Artemis Accords
Turkey has officially signed the Nasa-led Artemis Accords, becoming the seventh Middle Eastern nation to join the international coalition for peaceful space exploration.
⚠️DeletedArqit, Es’hailSat, and AIEE Successfully Demonstrate Quantum-Safe Satellite Security in Qatar
Arqit, Es’hailSat, and AIEE have successfully demonstrated quantum-safe encryption across live satellite communications infrastructure in Doha, enhancing security without disrupting operations.
Trump Urges Americans to Embrace Data Centres to Avoid Falling Behind in AI Race
US President Donald Trump warned that Americans must support data centre development or risk falling behind China in the AI race and ending up economically disadvantaged.
Trump Urges US Communities to Embrace Data Centres to Avoid Falling Behind China
President Donald Trump has urged US communities to embrace data centres for job growth, despite bipartisan pushback and growing concerns over electricity and water consumption.
NASA Successfully Launches $4.3bn Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope to Unlock Cosmic Mysteries
NASA has successfully launched the $4.3bn Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope aboard a SpaceX Falcon Heavy rocket to investigate dark energy, dark matter, and thousands of new exoplanets.