GITEX Africa 2026 Kicks Off in Marrakech With Over 1,450 Exhibitors From 145 Countries
Marrakech – The fourth edition of GITEX Africa Morocco opened its doors this morning in Marrakech, bringing together more than 1,450 exhibitors and startups from over 145 countries for what organizers describe as the continent’s largest technology and digital economy gathering. The three-day event runs through April 9 under the theme “Catalyzing Africa’s Digital Economy in the Age of Artificial Intelligence.” The Digital Development Agency (ADD) and KAOUN International, a subsidiary of the...
Japan's move to ease arms export restrictions draws public criticism
Japan's ruling Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) on Monday discussed a draft government proposal to ease restrictions on arms exports, with plans to revise the implementation guidelines for the "three principles on transfer of defense equipment and technology" by the end of this month, paving the way for overseas sales of weapons, including those with lethal capabilities, local media reported.According to Kyodo News, the draft was discussed at an executive meeting of the LDP's security research com...
Cross-border partnerships usher in new era of economic expansion across GCC
The unique convergence of innovation and dynamism is reshaping the growth story of Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) economies as the focus shifts to strengthening non-oil sectors like tourism, renewable energy and technology. Cross-border industrial partnerships are leading this transformation, reflecting a shared vision to achieve economic diversification, attract global investments and build a sustainable future.Get updated faster and for FREE: Download the Gulf News app now - simply click here...
China is winning one AI race, the US another - but either might pull ahead
China is winning one AI race, the US another - but either might pull ahead5 minutes agoShareSaveAdd as preferred on GoogleMisha GlennyandLuke MintzBBCIn the second half of the 20th Century, it was the race to develop nuclear arms that occupied some of the finest minds in the US and the Soviet Union.Now the US finds itself in a different kind of race with a different adversary: China. The aim is to dominate technology; specifically Artificial Intelligence (AI).It's a fight taking place in re...
Sam Altman’s ‘New Deal’ for superintelligence
{beacon} Technology   The Big Story  Sam Altman’s ‘New Deal’ for superintelligence OpenAI unveiled a series of policy proposals Monday, with hopes the conversation will lead to a new “social contract” in a world with artificial intelligence.  © AP Photo The policy blueprint, published Monday, suggests superintelligence, an AI that will surpass the smartest humans,…
Hyper-targeted scheme to help at-risk schools in England tackle knife crime
Home Office will use mapping technology and crime data to identify up to 250 schools in areas of greatest riskSchools across England are to receive dedicated support to prevent knife crime incidents in a hyper-targeted Home Office programme that uses mapping technology to identify areas of risk down to the level of specific groups of streets.Under the £1.2m scheme – part of a series of initiatives launched under a government pledge to halve knife crime within a decade – a maximum of 250 schools...
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Gender internet usage gap narrows to 25%
The Ministry of Information Technology and Telecommunication (MoITT), which chairs the national steering committee for the Digitalisation for Women Economic Empowerment (D4WEE) project, convened a high-level meeting at the UN Women Country Office in Islamabad to review progress on the four-year initiative (2024-2028) funded by KOICA, according to an official statement issued on Monday. The steering committee serves as the highest body for the project, providing strategic oversight, guiding...
Longtime Dodgers fan, 81, upset at organization over paper ticket issue
The advent of mobile ticketing has largely forced the paper ticket to go the way of landline phones, dial-up internet and other commonly used products that technology has phased out.One lifelong Los Angeles Dodgers fan is hoping the team can at least hear him out on being able to continue to print his tickets.CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COMErrol Segal, 81, told NBC Los Angeles on Friday the Dodgers told him he won’t be able to buy paper tickets for the entire season. He was ab...
Police record nearly fiftyfold rise in stalking offences in England and Wales in past decade
Increased recognition of crime and perpetrators using technology to track victims are behind rise, say expertsThe number of stalking offences recorded by police has soared over the past decade, with experts saying the rise has been driven by increased recognition, and technology making it easier for perpetrators to track their victims.House of Commons library data analysed by the Liberal Democrats found more than 135,000 offences were recorded last year, up from just under 3,000 10 years ago. Co...
OpenAI’s Altman releases blueprint for taxing, regulating artificial intelligence
OpenAI published a policy blueprint for artificial intelligence on Monday, recommending a revised social contract to prepare for the technology’s likely impact on the economy, workforce and overall state of humans.   The 13-page document suggests superintelligence, an AI that will surpass the smartest humans,  is on the horizon, and argues the governing of AI must…
Ban for teacher who told pupils about drunken night
Ban for teacher who told pupils about drunken night53 minutes agoShareSaveAdd as preferred on GoogleDawn LimbuWest of EnglandGettyNatasha Blackmore told pupils about a drunken hen nightA teacher who told pupils about her private life, including relationships and drunken nights out, has been banned by a watchdog. Natasha Blackmore, 36, who was head of design technology at Westfield Academy secondary in Yeovil, Somerset, shared inappropriate details about her social life, a Professional Conduct Pa...
Sharaf DG leads UAE e-waste drive, collects 10,000kg of old electronics through schools
Sharaf DG is leading its National E-Waste Drive by taking it closer to where habits form. By extending the initiative into schools across the UAE, the retailer is engaging students and families, widening participation while cultivating responsible disposal and circular environmental practices as part of everyday behaviour, further strengthening its leadership in sustainable retail.Building on the success of its technology-enabled e-waste initiative, Sharaf DG collaborated with Enviroserve to ex...
Teacher who shared 'unacceptable' details of drunken hen night banned from class
Natasha Blackmore, who was head of design and technology at Westfield Academy in Yeovil, Somerset, has been banned from teaching after sharing 'inappropriate details' about her personal life with pupils
Eligibility conditions for fuel subsidy announced
ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Information Technology Shaza Fatima Khawaja has announced that fuel subsidies will only be provided to vehicles registered with the Excise Department, as part of the government’s relief package, ARY News reported. The federal government, under the direction of Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, has begun implementing the relief measures ahead of schedule to ease public hardship. The digital transfer system for subsidies was officially launched last night to ensure tra...
Pakistan, Turkiye sign MoU to boost judicial cooperation, technology integration
Chief Justice of Pakistan Yahya Afridi on Monday highlighted the significance of judicial cooperation with Turkiye, stressing the role of artificial intelligence in strengthening Pakistan’s judiciary. His remarks came during a ceremony marking the signing of a judicial cooperation agreement between the Supreme Court of Pakistan and the Constitutional Court of the Republic of Turkiye in Islamabad. The two sides signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) aimed at establ...
The age of AI empires
“AI HAS long ceased to be just technology; it is now infrastructure,” I said in a recent talk. “If it’s so important, why isn’t it making money?” somebody asked. Fair question. On paper, the investment in AI looks irrational. Billions are going in, with no clear profits coming out. Even Meta’s Reality Labs lost nearly $20bn last year alone. So I told them a story. There was a time when railways looked like a terrible investment. Massive costs and slow returns. If you judged them by early balance...
How a US clampdown affected mainland Chinese, Hong Kong student visa numbers
A US clampdown on visas for mainland Chinese and Hong Kong students last May led to year-on-year declines of 42 per cent and 35 per cent in the number of permits granted, but a consultant has said the impact has been short-lived. One PhD student from the mainland said US President Donald Trump’s actions had led to him giving up an offer to study at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) to enrol at the University of Hong Kong (HKU) last year after he found America’s once-vibrant...
INSF, BRICS STI Framework to support implementation of joint research projects
TEHRAN – The Iran National Science Foundation (INSF) and BRICS Science, Technology, and Innovation (STI) Framework will support the implementation of major, strategic collaborative research projects through joint regular and flagship calls to help find sustainable solutions to global challenges, and bring about fundamental revolutions in science, technology, and society.
Artemis II astronauts have toilet trouble on their way towards the Moon
Artemis II astronauts have toilet trouble on their way towards the Moon39 minutes agoShareSaveAdd as preferred on GoogleGrace Eliza Goodwin'That is something we have never seen before': Artemis II crew describe far side of MoonNasa is set to send humans deeper into space than ever before, but there's one piece of technology that still has some kinks - the Orion space capsule's toilet.Since launching from Earth on Wednesday, the four astronauts aboard the Artemis II mission&#x...
NASA chief Jared Isaacman says Artemis II would not be possible 'if it wasn't for President Trump'
NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman said the success of the historic Artemis II mission currently underway would not be possible "if it wasn't for President Trump," as the Orion spacecraft is set to pass beyond the far side of the Moon in the next 24 hours. Isaacman detailed the mission’s progress, how technology has assisted in the success of Artemis II so far, and the role that President Donald Trump has played in the Artemis program during an interview with Fox News Digital. "I want to be incre...