Author: Emirates Insight
We made strong headway in ML foundations, with extensive work on algorithms, efficiency, data and privacy. We improved ML efficiency through pioneering techniques that reduce the inference times of LLMs, which were implemented across Google products and adopted throughout the industry. Our research on cascades presents a method for leveraging smaller models for “easy” outputs while our novel speculative decoding algorithm computes several tokens in parallel, speeding up the generation of outputs by ~2x–3x without affecting the quality. As a result, LLMs powering conversational products can generate responses significantly faster. This equates to a greatly improved user experience and makes…
Humans possess a remarkable ability to localize sound sources and perceive the surrounding environment through auditory cues alone. This sensory ability, known as spatial hearing, plays a critical role in numerous everyday tasks, including identifying speakers in crowded conversations and navigating complex environments. Hence, emulating a coherent sense of space via listening devices like headphones becomes paramount to creating truly immersive artificial experiences. Due to the lack of multi-channel and positional data for most acoustic and room conditions, the robust and low- or zero-resource synthesis of binaural audio from single-source, single-channel (mono) recordings is a crucial step towards advancing augmented…
Tradex, the first digital B2B marketplace dedicated to cross-border trade in the UAE, was launched with an initial investment of AED 1 billion. Designed to streamline exports and imports, simplify payments, and strengthen compliance across international markets, the platform will begin operations with the UAE–Iraq trade corridor, a market projected to reach AED 243 billion (USD 66 billion) by 2030. Dubai remains one of the world’s most dynamic trade hubs, facilitating AED 3 trillion (USD 816 billion) in non-oil trade annually. Beyond hydrocarbons, nearly 40% of the UAE’s exports consist of electronics, automobiles, FMCG products, textiles, and precision instruments—sectors that…
Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship (BKFC) is set to return to the Dubai Duty Free Tennis Stadium for a two-night event on November 21 – 22, 2025, following a successful inaugural season. Produced in collaboration with the World League of Fighters (WLF), and Dubai Sports Council, the event will debut a team-based format called Knuckle Kings Also, in an exciting new development for the first time in combat sports, franchise-based teams will battle it out in a competition leading up to the grand BKFC Main Event Title Fight. This innovative structure aims to bring a fresh and exciting dimension to the…
After the State of the Union update highlighted strong revenue and consistent weekly token buybacks, analysts are now anticipating a potential rally for AAVE. This optimism is reinforced by a recent high-profile purchase by former BitMEX CEO Arthur Hayes, who acquired 1,630 AAVE tokens. Aave’s Market Dominance and New Strategy A crypto analyst shared the update in a September 23 X Thread, proclaiming that “AAVE is going chad mode.” This aggressive strategy is backed by its strong financial performance, with its revenue reaching $130 million annually. This financial position enables the Aave DAO to commit to a regular buyback program,…
In recent years, machine learning has enabled tremendous advances in urban planning and traffic management. However, as transportation systems become increasingly complex, due to factors like increased traveler and vehicle connectivity and the evolution of new services (e.g., ride-sharing, car-sharing, on-demand transit), finding solutions continues to be difficult. To better understand these challenges, cities are developing high-resolution urban mobility simulators, called “digital twins”, that can provide detailed descriptions of congestion patterns. These systems incorporate a variety of factors that might influence traffic flow, such as available mobility services, including on-demand rider-to-vehicle matching for ride-sharing services; network supply operations, such as…
It’s just shy of 20 years since US political satirist Stephen Colbert coined the term ‘truthiness’. He described it as “something that seems like truth – the truth we want to exist”. In corporate circles, there’s a fiscal truthiness where everyone’s wealthy and successful right up until the moment they lodge tax filings with the government. “Profitiness” allows company execs to tell investors they’re doing well and rolling in cash, while informing the tax office they’ve deeply in the red. There’s nothing illegal or dodgy about this parallel financial universe. As the late Sydney billionaire Kerry Packer told politicians in…
Modern artificial intelligence (AI) systems rely on input from people. Human feedback helps train models to perform useful tasks, guides them toward safe and responsible behavior, and is used to assess their performance. While hailing the recent AI advancements, we should also ask: which humans are we actually talking about? For AI to be most beneficial, it should reflect and respect the diverse tapestry of values, beliefs, and perspectives present in the pluralistic world in which we live, not just a single “average” or majority viewpoint. Diversity in perspectives is especially relevant when AI systems perform subjective tasks, such as…
This Halloween, LEGOLAND® Dubai Resort invites families with their little monsters aged 2-12 to step into a world of enchantment, laughter, and brick-tastic fun from 4th October to 2nd November. Families can embark on a Halloween adventure like no other as the resort comes alive with whimsical walkthroughs, foot-tapping dance parties, and candy-filled trails that guarantee thrills around every corner. Kids can be spellbound at the Wacky Witch’s Brick House, join Lord Vampyre’s House Party, compete in the Best Dressed Mon-STAR Contest, and enjoy creative arts & crafts, all while collecting delicious HARIBO treats. Bursting with endless activities and surprises,…
Women are no longer on the sidelines of the UAE’s financial markets. Far from being cautious newcomers, women in the UAE are building diversified portfolios, aligning with growth sectors, and showing striking confidence in both the local economy and the long-term outlook of UAE companies. eToro’s latest survey reveals that among UAE investors, women are leading in savings and pensions, with higher participation rates than men in both areas. 81% have a savings account (vs. 74% of men), and 26% invest in pensions (vs. 12% of men). More than half (54%) also hold crypto, highlighting their openness to emerging asset…