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The Middle East’s long game in artificial intelligence

Why capital, compute and governance are shifting the centre of innovation

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The Middle East has moved decisively from ambition to execution, backing its AI aspirations with capital, infrastructure and policy alignment at a scale few regions can match.

iPhone 18 Pro leaks: redesign, colours, hidden Face ID

Leaks hint at under-screen Face ID, new chip, variable-aperture camera

iPhone 18 Pro rumours: Under-display Face ID and Burgundy colour spotted

Meet Meta’s new president: Dina Powell McCormick

Former Trump adviser and Egyptian-American banker joins Meta to lead AI and global growth

Meta names former Trump adviser Dina Powell McCormick as president and vice chairman

Malaysia, Indonesia block Musk’s Grok over AI images

Government bans on chatbot follow complaints it was used to create explicit deepfakes

Indonesia temporarily blocked access to Grok on Saturday, followed by Malaysia on Sunday, after both governments said the chatbot lacked effective controls to stop abuse.

UAE warns of rising AI-driven cyber fraud

Authorities stress cyber literacy and preventive measures for online safety

UAE Cyber Council flags risks of AI-powered phishing

Pakistan test-fires LY-80(N), advances unmanned warfare

Navy showcases missile and unmanned warfare capabilities in Arabian Sea exercise

In addition, open-sea trials of an Unmanned Surface Vessel (USV) were conducted, confirming the platform’s high-speed performance, extreme manoeuvrability, precision navigation and resilience under challenging sea and weather conditions.

UAE creators urged to promote national values online

Abdullah Al Hamed urges Emirati content creators to tell UAE story of hope and achievement

Sheikh Abdullah Al Hamed addresses the second day of the 1 Billion Followers Summit, calling on creators to tell the UAE’s story of hope, achievement and tolerance.

Gmail gets smarter as Google drops Gemini side panel

Most AI tools now built directly into emails

New in-line AI features take over email writing and summaries.

Why Elon Musk named his son Sekhar—Indian inspiration

Musk reveals Indian inspiration behind son Sekhar in X post

Elon Musk reveals India link behind son’s name ‘Sekhar’

Dubai 1 Billion Summit: Will AI take over social media?

A panel at Dubai’s 1 Billion Summit explores whether AI influence can ever replace humans

Farah El Kordy with MrBeast (left) and virtual influencer Lil Miquela (right)

Grok faces backlash over nude images of women, children

Platform pledges swift safeguards after users manipulate images of women and children

Authorities in India and France have begun an investigation into the misuse of AI-generated content.

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8: Leaks hint S Pen and battery

Leaks suggest Samsung’s new foldable may focus on usability, battery life and design fixes

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 smartphones during a media event ahead of Galaxy Unpacked at the Brooklyn Navy Yard in New York, US, on Monday, July 7, 2025. Samsung Electronics Co. unveiled two upgraded smartwatches and new artificial intelligence software in its latest attempt to stand out in a crowded market led by Apple.

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