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Dubai and India Forge Strategic Partnership to Accelerate Private-Sector Adoption of Agentic AI
Dubai Chambers and India's Nasscom have signed an agreement to accelerate the adoption of agentic AI among private-sector firms, boosting operational efficiency and business collaboration.
Chinese Humanoid Robot Maker Unitree Surges Over 600% in Blockbuster Shanghai Debut
Unitree, the world's largest humanoid robot maker by sales, saw its shares surge over 600% in a record-breaking Shanghai IPO, highlighting China's rapid technological advancement in robotics.
Uber and Baidu Launch Apollo Go Driverless Taxi Service in Dubai
Uber and Baidu have launched the Apollo Go driverless taxi service in Dubai, with plans to expand the autonomous fleet across the emirate.
Egypt Honors 10-Year-Old Prodigy Martiros Mina for Global Coding Achievements
Egypt's Minister of Communications and Information Technology Raafat Hendy honored 10-year-old Martiros Mina for ranking among the world's top two percent in an international Python programming competition.
Leaked Video Reveals Next-Generation AirPods Featuring Built-In Cameras and Advanced AI Capabilities
A leaked video found in a beta software update reveals upcoming AirPods equipped with cameras and artificial intelligence features designed to assist users with their surroundings.
Landmark US Trial Begins Over Meta's Alleged Impact on Children's Mental Health
A landmark trial involving 29 state attorneys general and Meta began in California, focusing on allegations that Facebook and Instagram were intentionally designed to harm children's mental health.
Meta Faces High-Stakes Trial in Oakland Over Allegations of Youth Social Media Addiction
Meta is defending itself in a high-stakes federal trial in Oakland against state attorneys general alleging the company intentionally designed its platforms to addict young users and harm their mental health.
US Justice Department Indicts Iranian Hackers Over Massive Cyber Campaigns and HBO Extortion Plot
The Justice Department has unsealed an indictment charging 17 Iranians with extensive cyber attacks against US institutions, including an extortion plot against HBO.
Egypt Denies Rumors of Imminent 35% Hike in Internet and Mobile Rates
Egypt's National Telecommunications Regulatory Authority has refuted claims of a 35 percent price increase for internet and mobile services, confirming no official decision has been made.
New Heat-Sensing Satellites Track Oil Pipeline Damage and Energy Infrastructure in Real-Time
New high-resolution heat-sensing satellites from British start-up SatVu are enabling near real-time tracking of oil pipeline damage, operational changes, and environmental conditions across the Gulf region.
OpenAI Launches 'ChatGPT for Teens' Amid Mounting Child Safety Scrutiny and Lawsuits
OpenAI is introducing a new 'ChatGPT for Teens' experience featuring enhanced safety controls and parental tools as the company faces mounting scrutiny and lawsuits over youth safety.
AI-Powered Flight Trials Seek to Reduce Climate-Warming Contrails Over the Atlantic
A UK government and Google-backed trial named Operation Blue Skies is using AI and minor flight path adjustments to reduce climate-warming contrails over the North Atlantic.
YouTube Updates View-Counting System to Provide Clearer Metrics for Content Creators
YouTube is updating its view-counting system starting August 24 to record views as soon as a video begins playing, aiming to reduce metric confusion for content creators.
Global Legal Reckoning: Meta Faces Massive US Trial and International Scrutiny Over Youth Mental Health
Meta is facing a landmark US trial in California and mounting global legal actions over allegations that its social media platforms are addictive and harmful to the mental health of young people.
Chinese Tech Firm Debuts Advanced Humanoid Robot Named Superman
A Chinese company has introduced a new humanoid robot named 'Superman', showcased in a short demonstration video.
Why Artificial Intelligence Must Learn That Humanity Speaks in Many Voices
Artificial intelligence models heavily rely on English data, risking cultural misunderstandings. New initiatives in the UAE aim to bridge this gap by incorporating diverse Arabic dialects into AI training.
UAE University Launches New Satellite to Advance Environmental Protection and Space Research
The United Arab Emirates University launched the SEO satellite from China to support environmental protection, sustainability research, and national space development.
MIT Professor Max Tegmark Warns AI Racing to Replace Human Labor Poses Existential Threat
MIT physics professor Max Tegmark warns that tech companies are racing to replace human labor for power and profit, as tragic incidents involving AI chatbots spark regulatory pushback against Silicon Valley.
Egypt Unveils Advanced Digital Platform to Streamline Foreign Work Permits
Egypt's Ministry of Labor is launching a unified digital platform and dedicated service center to streamline the issuance of work permits for foreigners and enhance the investment climate.
UAE's MBZUAI Pioneers New AI Benchmark to Master Arab Culture and Regional Dialects
Researchers at the Mohamed bin Zayed University of Artificial Intelligence have created a new benchmark to help AI systems better understand Arab culture and navigate 13 national dialects.
Egypt Advances Construction at El Dabaa Nuclear Power Plant with Fifth Containment Tier
The Nuclear Power Plants Authority announced the start of installing the fifth inner containment tier for the first unit at Egypt's El Dabaa nuclear power plant.
Six Egyptian Universities Secure Spots in World's Top 1,000 for 2026 Shanghai Ranking
Six Egyptian universities have earned spots in the top 1,000 of the 2026 Shanghai Ranking, with Cairo University leading the nation for the fifth consecutive year.
Xbox at 25: How Microsoft Entered Console Gaming and Transformed the Industry
Looking back at how Microsoft entered the console gaming market with the original Xbox in 2001, introducing iconic franchises like Halo and revolutionizing online play through Xbox Live.
Can Nandan Nilekani Fix India's Crisis-Ridden Examination System?
Former Infosys co-founder Nandan Nilekani is leading a high-powered task force to overhaul India's corruption-plagued examination system following nationwide protests and leaked papers.