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UAE students win silver at Robotics Olympics in Korea

UAE team secured silver in the finals, competing against student teams from 187 countries

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Young innovators continue the UAE’s impressive international robotics journey with another podium finish in 2026

Emirates SkyCargo launches AI cargo service

Service targets high demand for transporting AI chips, servers, heavy computing equipment

Emirates SkyCargo

Altman: UAE is world's most forward-looking AI nation

Altman said AI could reshape science, energy and work but humans should remain in control

UAE world's most forward-looking country for AI adoption: OpenAI CEO

New fridge cyberattack hits Belgium, Sweden stores

It is the latest in a series of cyberattacks on store refrigerators around supermarkets

Shopping carts with food that is spoiled or risks being spoiled are pictured after freezers and fridges were emptied at the ICA Kvantum supermarket in Sjoebo, Sweden on November 2, 2026 after a hacker attack raised the temperature in the freezers to 50 degrees Celcius.

Musk's bold AI prediction: 'Saving money is pointless'

AI and robotics could redefine wealth and eliminate the need for savings, says Musk

The billionaire believes AI and robots could create an age of abundance, changing how people work, earn and plan for retirement.

AI kill switch: Businesses need more than a stop button

Payments, customer records and connected services need controls that work in practice

The proposed AI 'kill switch' addresses a reasonable concern: people must retain control when automated systems behave unexpectedly.

UAE engineer's AI spots cyberattacks in milliseconds

Mohammed Al Shehhi's AI detects 14 attack types with 97.45% accuracy on small devices.

Mohammed Al Shehhi's AI system detects 14 types of cyberattacks with 97.45% accuracy.

AI-powered diagnosis: What it means for patients in UAE

Experts explain how AI could improve diagnosis and why doctors must remain in control

AI can provide valuable clinical insights but doctors must remain at the centre of every critical healthcare decision, says experts. Photo for illustrative purposes only

iPhone Duo crackgate: Apple finally breaks its silence

Foldable iPhone Duo faces early criticism over screen durability and hinge design

Apple addresses iPhone Duo screen cracks, offering replacements for affected devices while investigating the cause of the issue.

Microsoft offers voluntary exits to 60,000 staff

Tech giant offers exit packages amid AI investment and cost-cutting measures

Quarter of Microsoft's workforce eligible for new voluntary exit program

Dubai Police recover Dh1m in bank impersonation scam

Fraudster tricked woman into transferring funds, claiming her bank account was suspicion.

Dubai Police recover over Dh1 million for woman targeted in an online scam.

Pakistan: Why has Punjab banned smart glasses?

Camera-equipped ‘spy’ glasses and hidden recording devices banned over privacy concerns

Smart eyewear displayed during CES Unveiled at CES 2025. Reuters/File

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