Watch: South Korea debuts humanoid robot Buddhist monk
Rest of World News: Gabi, the first non-human to receive Buddhist vows in South Korea, participates in a historic ceremony at Jogyesa Temple, combining tradition with technology in an unprecedented event.
UAE President visits fifth edition of Make it in the Emirates 2026
UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan visited the fifth edition of Make it in the Emirates 2026, held at the Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre (ADNEC).During the tour, he reviewed the latest innovations, products, and initiatives aimed at enhancing the competitiveness and readiness of national industries across a range of vital sectors, as well as the use of technology to advance local production.Get updated faster and for FREE: Download the Gulf News app now - simply ...
'Everyone wins': Indian firms to invest $20 billion in US across sectors, says Sergio Gor
Indian companies are set to invest over $20.5 billion dollars in the United States in various sectors including technology, manufacturing, and pharmaceuticals. "Twelve Indian firms alone announced 1.1 billion dollars in new investments today and these partnerships are creating American jobs and strengthening supply chains," US ambassador to India Sergio Gor said.
UAE’s Dh1 billion Fujairah desalination plant: What it means for water supply
Dubai: Plans for a new large-scale desalination plant at the Port of Fujairah on the Gulf of Oman are set to add significant capacity to the UAE’s water supply network in the coming years, following its announcement on Tuesday.The project involves building a major facility that will convert seawater into potable water for homes, businesses and industry, using modern desalination technology to support growing demand across the UAE.Get updated faster and for FREE: Download the Gulf News app now -...
“الاقتصاد الرقمي” توقع مذكرة لتعزيز التعاون في الابتكار والتكنولوجيا مع مؤسسة أميركية
هلا أخبار – وقعت وزارة الاقتصاد الرقمي والريادة وMaryland Technology Development Corporation (TEDCO) مذكرة تفاهم تهدف إلى تعزيز التعاون في مجالات الابتكار والتكنولوجيا، وتوسيع فرص الاستثمار والشراكات بين الأردن والولايات المتحدة. ووقّع المذكرة وزير الاقتصاد الرقمي والريادة المهندس سامي سميرات، خلال زيارة رسمية إلى الولايات المتحدة، وعلى هامش قمة SelectUSA للاستثمار. وتأتي هذه المذكرة في إطار …
RiFD partners with Kingsbury to scale securitisation infrastructure in Saudi Arabia
Saudi Arabia-based fintech RiFD has partnered with British-owned private and structured credit specialist Kingsbury & Partners to expand securitisation and structured finance solutions. The partnership combines RiFD’s technology platform with Kingsbury’s transaction structuring and execution expertise. RiFD will act as the core infrastructure layer for aggregating, analysing, and managing securitised assets. Kingsbury will support deal structuring, investor alignment, and access to global c...
American billionaire has a ‘message’ for Sam Altman: Wasting a lot of money
Billionaire Mark Cuban has raised concerns about OpenAI's business strategy. He believes the company is spending too much on infrastructure. Cuban suggests that rapidly advancing technology will make current investments unsustainable. He also doubts the long-term profitability of large AI models like ChatGPT. Internal tensions at OpenAI reportedly exist regarding cost control.
Poverty and technology fueling record levels of slavery in UK
Poverty and technology fueling record levels of slavery in UKJust nowShareSaveAdd as preferred on GoogleJamie WhiteheadReutersA supposed victim of modern slavery photographed in London in 2024 The rising cost of living and new technology have fueled record levels of exploitation in the UK, the independent anti-slavery commissioner (IASC) has warned. Over 23,000 potential victims of modern slavery were referred to the monitoring group in 2025, a 22% increase on the previous year and the highest n...
Investing in UAE is 'no longer optional', Adnoc CEO tells private sector
[Editor's Note: Follow the Khaleej Times live blog for the latest regional developments with the US-Israel-Iran ceasefire now in effect.]The UAE’s private sector was told on Monday that investing at home is “no longer an option” but a national priority, as the largest edition of Make it in the Emirates opened with a call to strengthen economic sovereignty, local manufacturing and industrial resilience.Dr Sultan Ahmed Al Jaber, UAE Minister of Industry and Advanced Technology and ADNOC...
UAE says Opec exit 'not directed against anyone'
The United Arab Emirates’ shocking decision to leave Saudi-dominated Opec was not targeted at anyone, the UAE minister who heads the state oil giant said on Monday. The move aimed at focusing on national priorities and the UAE economy, said Sultan Al Jaber, who is CEO of state-owned Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (Adnoc) and the country’s industry and advanced technology minister. The decision, which took effect on Friday, followed months of tensions with neighbouring Saudi Arabia, the world’s t...
OnEMI Technology IPO struggles with low demand, weak GMP: Why it's high-risk bet
OnEMI Technology IPO struggles with low demand weak GMP Why its highrisk bet
Make it in the Emirates summit opens with 5,000 products and SMEs in focus
Abu Dhabi: Make it in the Emirates opens today in Abu Dhabi with a focus on local manufacturing, supply chain readiness, industrial financing and a bigger role for UAE-made products in shops, e-commerce platforms and export markets.Get updated faster and for FREE: Download the Gulf News app now - simply click here.The fifth edition of the UAE’s flagship industrial platform runs from May 4 to 7 at ADNEC Centre Abu Dhabi. It is hosted by the Ministry of Industry and Advanced Technology and organis...
Big Tech Earnings Show Split Between AI Trade Winners and Losers
The world’s biggest technology companies posted strong earnings last week, showing that the artificial intelligence boom is alive and well. But in the stock market, investors are getting more granular as they try to divvy up the winners and losers in the AI trade.
Is This a Stock Market Melt-Up? Here Are Ways to Tell
The stock market is on a tear again, with high-flying technology stocks propelling the S&P 500 Index toward fresh records and luring swaths of momentum-chasing investors. Speculation that the worst of war in Iran is over has traders piling into artificial intelligence darlings such as Broadcom Inc. and Intel Inc. — and sent semiconductor stocks higher in 21 of the last 23 trading sessions.
Wall Street Week | Warsh’s Fed, Vibe Coding, Geothermal Energy, Vegas Bets Big
This week, The Fed made its call this week, but Kevin Warsh may be about to change the institution itself. And, AI made coding easy for everyone, and that's the best and worst thing to happen to software engineering. Plus, can the same technology that unlocked oil and gas now unlock clean energy? Later, the city that was built by the mob is now betting its future on dayclubs, nightlife, and premium experiences. (Source: Bloomberg)
AI Set to Reshape Up to 55% of Jobs in the US, BCG Report Finds
Casablanca — Artificial intelligence is set to change the way millions of people work, but not necessarily replace them. A new report by Boston Consulting Group finds that between 50% and 55% of jobs in the United States will be reshaped by AI over the next two to three years, as the technology becomes more widely adopted across industries. For many workers, that shift won’t mean losing their jobs. It will mean doing them differently. Same titles, different expectations. Tasks will change, workf...
Structured tender model for shipbuilding: Govt aims tech transfer, local manufacturing
India is boosting its shipbuilding capabilities by adopting a "structured tender" approach for specialized vessels like gas and oil tankers. This strategy mandates that a portion of these ships be built domestically, facilitating technology transfer and strengthening local manufacturing. The government aims to aggregate demand for hundreds of vessels to enhance self-reliance in the maritime sector.
UAE, South Korea activate trade deal to boost investment and exports
Dubai: The UAE and South Korea have brought their Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) into force, marking a new phase in trade and investment ties between the two economies.Get updated faster and for FREE: Download the Gulf News app now - simply click here.The agreement is expected to deepen economic cooperation, expand market access and support private sector activity across key industries, including technology, manufacturing and logistics.Tariff cuts, market accessUnder the CEP...
OnEMI Technology IPO: Is it a good long-term bet or should you wait?
OnEMI Technology IPO Is it a good longterm bet or should you wait
Odd Lots: Rob Goldstein on Finance’s Next Megatrends (Podcast)
The last few decades have been marked by a number of megatrends in finance including the extraordinary growth of asset managers, the rising importance of technology, and the ascent of private markets. BlackRock, the world’s biggest asset manager, is emblematic of all these developments. On this episode, we talk to BlackRock COO Rob Goldstein about the company’s early technological history, the development of its famous risk management technology Aladdin, and how BlackRock is navigating being bot