UAE 'secretly carrying out strikes on Iran' including huge oil refinery attack
The UAE, armed with Western-made jet fighters and surveillance technology, is said to have been behind an attack on Iran's Lavan Island, sources familiar with the matter say
The Future Of Engineering Is Hybrid
InnovationThe Future Of Engineering Is HybridByJo Debecker,Forbes Councils Member.for Forbes Technology CouncilCOUNCIL POSTExpertise from Forbes Councils members, operated under license. Opinions expressed are those of the author. | Membership (fee-based)May 11, 2026, 03:00pm EDTJo Debecker is President and CEO of Akkodis. gettyThe future of engineering will not be defined by AI alone. It will be defined by how humans and AI work together.AI is a human-created technology. It becomes valuable whe...
How Real-Time Visibility Is Redefining Logistics And Warehousing
InnovationHow Real-Time Visibility Is Redefining Logistics And WarehousingByAndrei Danescu,Forbes Councils Member.for Forbes Technology CouncilCOUNCIL POSTExpertise from Forbes Councils members, operated under license. Opinions expressed are those of the author. | Membership (fee-based)May 11, 2026, 02:45pm EDTAndrei Danescu is Co-founder & Chief Executive Officer of DEXORY. Logistics And Warehousing gettyMany organizations believe they have sufficient visibility because they collect data we...
Dubai completes region’s first smart waterway mapping project
Dubai: Dubai Municipality has completed the Middle East’s first pilot project using mobile mapping technology to survey waterways and canals, in yet another step in the emirate’s efforts to strengthen digital infrastructure and smart city systems.The project used the Leica TRK mobile mapping system mounted on a specially equipped vessel to capture high-precision geospatial data across Dubai Water Canal in Al Jaddaf.Get updated faster and for FREE: Download the Gulf News app now - simply cli...
Elon Musk and Tim Cook among CEOs expected to accompany Trump on China trip
Elon Musk and Tim Cook among CEOs expected to accompany Trump on China tripJust nowShareSaveAdd as preferred on GoogleKali HaysTechnology reporterAFP via Getty ImagesUS President Donald Trump is expected to bring a host of top business and technology industry executives on his trip to China this week. Among those set to join the president on his official trip to Beijing are Tim Cook of Apple, Elon Musk of Tesla and SpaceX, Larry Fink of BlackRock, as well as other executives from Meta, Visa, JP...
Google Pixel Call Screening Feature Coming To Android
InnovationConsumer TechGoogle Pixel Call Screening Feature Coming To AndroidByJanhoi McGregor,Senior Contributor.Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Janhoi McGregor (jan-eye) is a reporter who covers technology news.Follow AuthorMay 11, 2026, 12:42pm EDT--:-- / --:--This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more.This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more.The Google Pixel AI-powered voicemail and call screening feature, Take A Message, may be comi...
HEC launches online degree attestation system to facilitate students
The Higher Education Commission of Pakistan (HEC) on Monday announced the launch of a “fully online and paperless” degree attestation system to facilitate students. In December last year, the HEC said that it had initiated a project to revamp its degree attestation system by integrating cutting-edge blockchain technology, saying the project would be completed within six months. Meanwhile, the National Assembly Standing Committee on Government Assurances had also asked the Higher Education Commis...
Why AI In Performance Management Falls Short Without Real-Time Signals
InnovationWhy AI In Performance Management Falls Short Without Real-Time SignalsByCheryl Johnson,Forbes Councils Member.for Forbes Technology CouncilCOUNCIL POSTExpertise from Forbes Councils members, operated under license. Opinions expressed are those of the author. | Membership (fee-based)May 11, 2026, 10:15am EDTCheryl Johnson is the CTPO of Betterworks, shaping product strategy that redefines performance management practices for global enterprises. gettyAI has become so embedded in daily wo...
AI’s USB-C Moment Is Here: It’s Called MCP
InnovationAI’s USB-C Moment Is Here: It’s Called MCPByBruce Kelley,Forbes Councils Member.for Forbes Technology CouncilCOUNCIL POSTExpertise from Forbes Councils members, operated under license. Opinions expressed are those of the author. | Membership (fee-based)May 11, 2026, 10:00am EDTBruce Kelley is CTO and SVP of NetScout, leading technology strategies for product and service solutions. gettyIf you open a junk drawer in your house right now, you’ll probably find a graveyard of old cables: a...
Data Security Considerations For Building Enterprise AI Agents
InnovationData Security Considerations For Building Enterprise AI AgentsByQuang Tuan Dang,Forbes Councils Member.for Forbes Technology CouncilCOUNCIL POSTExpertise from Forbes Councils members, operated under license. Opinions expressed are those of the author. | Membership (fee-based)May 11, 2026, 09:45am EDTTony Dang is co-founder & CTO at Infisical, an identity and security infrastructure platform. gettyAI agents and custom AI-powered applications are rapidly becoming commonplace in produ...
Everyone’s Talking VPPs—No One’s Talking Trust
InnovationEveryone’s Talking VPPs—No One’s Talking TrustByJulian Durand,Forbes Councils Member.for Forbes Technology CouncilCOUNCIL POSTExpertise from Forbes Councils members, operated under license. Opinions expressed are those of the author. | Membership (fee-based)May 11, 2026, 09:30am EDTJulian Durand is GM Intertrust Secure Systems and Chief Security Officer at Intertrust Technologies. gettyThe next phase of the energy transition is already underway.Energy retailers are moving beyond simply...
The Leader’s AI Dilemma: Why A Kill Switch Is Not A Strategy
InnovationThe Leader’s AI Dilemma: Why A Kill Switch Is Not A StrategyByRajat Bhargava,Forbes Councils Member.for Forbes Technology CouncilCOUNCIL POSTExpertise from Forbes Councils members, operated under license. Opinions expressed are those of the author. | Membership (fee-based)May 11, 2026, 09:15am EDTRajat Bhargava is an entrepreneur, investor, author and currently CEO and cofounder of JumpCloud. gettyAs AI shifts from a playground for developers to the engine of our daily operations, C-s...
From AI Companion To AI Shepherd: Rebuilding Human Connection In The Age Of AI
InnovationFrom AI Companion To AI Shepherd: Rebuilding Human Connection In The Age Of AIByAditya Agrawal,Forbes Councils Member.for Forbes Technology CouncilCOUNCIL POSTExpertise from Forbes Councils members, operated under license. Opinions expressed are those of the author. | Membership (fee-based)May 11, 2026, 09:00am EDTAditya Agrawal, Co-Founder at Creed. gettyThe first wave of AI companions helped people feel heard. The next wave needs to help people grow.As the founder of a faith-based A...
Chinese Landscape Architect Becomes A Billionaire After AI Pivot Sends His Company's Shares Up Almost 1,600%
Li Xiaoming cofounded Chinese landscape design firm Hui Lyu Ecological Technology Groups almost four decades ago to build city gardens and take on ecological projects such as lake restoration. Yet it was a shrewd investment in AI that made Li a billionaire, as it sent the shares of the once struggling firm up almost 1,600% over the last two years.
When 'Who Touched The Data' Is No Longer A Person
InnovationWhen 'Who Touched The Data' Is No Longer A PersonByAriel Zamir,Forbes Councils Member.for Forbes Technology CouncilCOUNCIL POSTExpertise from Forbes Councils members, operated under license. Opinions expressed are those of the author. | Membership (fee-based)May 11, 2026, 08:45am EDTAriel Zamir is Co-Founder & CEO of Ray Security. gettyAsk any security leader what the most fundamental question in data protection is, and the answer is always the same: Who touched the data?...
Samsung One UI 8.5 Release Date Galaxy S25
InnovationConsumer TechSamsung One UI 8.5 Release: Millions Get New Galaxy Features TodayByJanhoi McGregor,Senior Contributor.Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Janhoi McGregor (jan-eye) is a reporter who covers technology news.Follow AuthorMay 11, 2026, 08:43am EDTMay 11, 2026, 08:46am EDT--:-- / --:--This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more.This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more.Samsung officially released One UI 8.5 last week, its l...
The Hidden Risk In Access Management: How Identity Sprawl Is Undermining Business Security
InnovationThe Hidden Risk In Access Management: How Identity Sprawl Is Undermining Business SecurityByPraerit Garg,Forbes Councils Member.for Forbes Technology CouncilCOUNCIL POSTExpertise from Forbes Councils members, operated under license. Opinions expressed are those of the author. | Membership (fee-based)May 11, 2026, 08:30am EDTPraerit Garg, CEO, One Identity, trusted leader in identity security, helping enterprises protect and simplify access to digital identities. gettyMost executives I’...
Dev Teams: How To Prevent Post-Launch Bugs And Feature Backlogs
InnovationDev Teams: How To Prevent Post-Launch Bugs And Feature BacklogsByExpert Panel®,Forbes Councils Member.for Forbes Technology CouncilCOUNCIL POSTExpertise from Forbes Councils members, operated under license. Opinions expressed are those of the author. | Membership (fee-based)May 11, 2026, 08:15am EDT gettyA surge of bug reports and feature requests right after a new product or feature launch doesn’t always mean the release failed. But it can signal that the development team missed somet...
Every Business Has The Same Tools—The Execution Gap Is Stalling Your Transformation
InnovationEvery Business Has The Same Tools—The Execution Gap Is Stalling Your TransformationByDharmesh Acharya,Forbes Councils Member.for Forbes Technology CouncilCOUNCIL POSTExpertise from Forbes Councils members, operated under license. Opinions expressed are those of the author. | Membership (fee-based)May 11, 2026, 08:15am EDTDharmesh Acharya is the COO of Radixweb, a global tech consultation and bespoke software service provider. gettyMost tech advisory sessions used to begin with a famil...
Why Brand Esports Partnerships Are Moving Beyond Logos Into Culture
InnovationConsumer TechWhy Brand Esports Partnerships Are Moving Beyond Logos Into CultureByMoin Roberts-Islam,Contributor.Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Moin is a tech innovator covering digital fashion, technology and Web3Follow AuthorMay 11, 2026, 08:00am EDTEsports Brand Partnerships Are Moving Beyond Logos Into CultureEsports World CupNot too long ago, a brand entering gaming might have sounded like a novelty: a digital skin, a team jersey, a logo on a...