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Mon, 19 Oct 2026
Japan is preparing to put artificial intelligence and semiconductors at the centre of its next phase of economic growth. Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi’s government has designated the five fiscal ye...
Building an online store could soon feel less like a technical project and more like a conversation. Shopify is moving in that direction with Canvas, an AI-powered design workspace introduced on 1 ...
Microsoft wants Copilot to do much more than answer questions or help write emails. The company is working to turn its AI assistant into a central workspace where people can organise projects, crea...
The global memory-chip shortage is showing few signs of easing. As technology companies pour money into artificial intelligence, demand for memory is growing faster than manufacturers can bring new...
Google is taking its artificial intelligence ambitions beyond Earth, testing whether its custom-built AI processors can operate reliably in space.The technology giant has launched a prototype satel...
Japan’s manufacturing sector is gaining momentum as the global AI boom fuels demand for semiconductors, electronic components and advanced industrial equipment. The latest survey from the Bank of J...
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Google’s New AI Model Can Hunt Down Complex Security FlawsGoogle is taking AI deeper into cybersecurity with a new model designed to uncover software weaknesses, investigate potential attack routes and help developers fix vulnerabilities before hackers ca...
Openai And Synopsys Join Forces — AI Moves Into Chip DesignArtificial intelligence is moving beyond software development and into one of the most demanding areas of modern engineering: semiconductor design.OpenAI and Synopsys have joined forces to develop ...
Chinese Hackers Target AI Experts — Fake Identities Used In Espionage CampaignCybersecurity researchers have uncovered a targeted phishing campaign aimed at people working on artificial intelligence policy, national security and technology export controls. The attackers alle...
Deadly Strike On Riyadh Airport — 13 Killed, Hundreds Injured As Saudi Aviation Faces A Security CrisisSaudi Arabia is facing a serious aviation security crisis after a reported strike hit Riyadh’s King Khalid International Airport on 10 October, leaving at least 12 people dead and more than 300 inj...
Foreign investors are pulling money out of Indian stocks at an alarming pace, adding to concerns about the market's near-term outlook. Foreign portfolio investor (FPI) outflows have reportedly reac...
Saudi Arabia’s energy sector is facing renewed security concerns after a missile strike attributed to Yemen’s Houthi movement reportedly damaged an administrative building at Saudi Aramco’s headqua...
Travel between India and Saudi Arabia has been thrown into uncertainty after Air India, IndiGo, Akasa Air and Air India Express suspended services on affected routes until 17 October. The decision ...
A new election fight is taking shape — this time over a federal form used by Americans voting from overseas.The Democratic National Committee has sued the Trump administration over changes to the f...
Saudi Arabia has postponed the 2026 Six Kings Slam, moving the high-profile tennis exhibition from October to December as organisers reassess the challenges of staging the event. The tournament, or...
Saudi Arabia has issued a firm warning to Yemen’s Houthi movement, making clear that continued attacks on its airports, civilian infrastructure and economic assets will not go unanswered. Following...
OpenAI has alerted more than 100 organisations to potentially unauthorised activity involving its AI agents, highlighting a security challenge that is becoming harder to ignore: advanced AI systems...
Saudi Arabia is changing its approach to NEOM, its ambitious development on the Red Sea coast. Industrial production, logistics, clean energy and artificial intelligence infrastructure are taking o...
The UAE is taking a closer look at how artificial intelligence is used across its financial sector, with new guidance setting out clearer expectations for banks, insurers and other licensed financi...
Abu Dhabi is taking another step towards an AI-driven economy, with healthcare emerging as one of the areas where advanced technology could make a practical difference.M42, the Abu Dhabi-based heal...
Qatar’s stock market ended lower on Monday as renewed military tensions between the United States and Iran unsettled investors across the Gulf. The Qatar Stock Exchange benchmark fell 0.6%, with mo...
Saudi Arabia has resumed crude oil shipments through Yanbu, its major Red Sea export hub, following the restart of the East–West Pipeline. The recovery restores an important route for delivering oi...
Dubai’s stock market is showing signs of recovery, but concerns over regional security and shipping disruptions continue to weigh on investor confidence. UAE shares edged higher on Tuesday, 13 Octo...
Citi is expanding its digital-asset services in the United Arab Emirates, bringing its blockchain-powered Citi Token Services to a market that has become an important hub for international banking,...
Abu Dhabi is pressing ahead with a major road project that could make travelling between several of its islands considerably easier. The first phase of the Mid-Island Parkway, valued at AED 2.85 bi...
Saudi Arabia is taking another step towards expanding its domestic manufacturing industry. Rolls-Royce Power Systems has signed an agreement with Saudi Engines Manufacturing Company (MAKEEN) to ena...
Saudi Arabia is pushing ahead with its economic transformation, but financing that ambition is becoming more expensive. As major development projects continue, the Kingdom is relying on a mix of go...
Dubai is looking to deepen its business relationship with Italy through a new partnership designed to help companies in both markets find partners, explore investment opportunities and expand into ...
Washington is tightening the Gulf's air-defence network as concerns grow over the possibility of renewed attacks on critical energy infrastructure.The United States has reportedly deployed two addi...
Japan’s manufacturing sector is gaining momentum as the global AI boom fuels demand for semiconductors, electronic components and advanced industrial equipment. The latest survey from the Bank of J...
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Whatsapp Tightens Teen Controls — Parents Get More Say Over Online SafetyWhatsApp introduced optional parental controls on September 30, 2026, designed to help families manage teenagers' online safety on the platform.
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