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The GCC

UAE Companies Boost Cyber Resilience as AI Changes Threat Landscape

UAE firms are accelerating investments in cyber‑security frameworks and data‑sovereignty measures after AI‑driven tools altered the risk profile across the GCC, prompting a regional push for stronger digital defence and compliance.

Business & Economy

Dubai Launches Self Driving Taxis in Jumeirah and Umm Suqeim

Dubai’s autonomous ride‑hailing service expands to the upscale Jumeirah and coastal Umm Suqeim districts, offering residents a glimpse of driverless mobility backed by local regulator approval and partnerships with global tech firms.

Startups & Leadership

UAE Companies Boost AI Governance as Hiring Mood Dims

With recruitment confidence slipping, leading UAE firms are intensifying AI oversight programmes, investing in ethics boards and compliance tools to safeguard data use while maintaining competitive edge in a talent‑tight market.

AI & Tech

Acurite Delays App Shutdown After User Backlash

AcuRite has postponed the retirement of its legacy weather‑app, citing technical glitches in the new platform. The move highlights challenges for IoT firms expanding in the Gulf, where reliability and swift support are critical for consumer confidence.

Global Insights

Asml Scales Back Job Cuts After Union Dialogue

Dutch chip‑equipment leader ASML announced a reduced layoff plan following intensive talks with labor unions, signalling a shift toward workforce stability as the company navigates a slowdown in the semiconductor cycle and rising cost pressures.

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