Author: Emirates Insight

Pilot dataAs part of the pilot, Makerere AI Lab and Google Research collected 8,091 annotated adversarial queries in English and six African languages (e.g., Pidgin English, Luganda, Swahili, Chichewa). The queries are adversarial in nature and have a high likelihood of producing unsafe responses from an LLM as a means of testing and mitigating for potential harm. This dataset in turn can be used to evaluate models for their safety and cultural relevance within the context of these languages. The dataset is open-source and available for exploration.Experts from seven sensitive domains (e.g., culture and religion, employment) annotated these queries with…

In the 1660s, with the help of a simple, homemade light microscope that magnified samples more than 250 times, a Dutch fabric merchant named Antoine van Leeuwenhoek became the first person to document a close-up view of bacteria, red blood cells, sperm cells, and many other scientific sights. Since then, light microscopy has solidified its place as a bedrock technique in our quest to understand living organisms. Today, it is nearly ubiquitous in life science laboratories, enabling biologists to identify and characterize cells, organs and tissues and to diagnose many diseases.One field that light microscopy has not managed to penetrate,…

Aldar has consolidated its position in Aldar Estates by raising its ownership to 82.55 per cent, following the acquisition of Modon Holding’s 17.45 per cent indirect stake in the business, held through its wholly owned subsidiary ADNEC Group. Through strategic acquisitions and organic growth, Aldar Estates has become the region’s largest integrated real estate services company, with more than AED3bn ($817m) worth of active contracts. The platform manages more than 155,000 residential units, marking a 15 per cent increase over the past two years, while also doubling its prime retail and commercial leasable space to two million square metres in…

Dubai Police has opened registration for the seventh edition of the UAE SWAT Challenge, inviting special police units, rapid-intervention teams, and tactical squads from around the world to compete in Dubai from 7th to 11th February 2026. Teams can register via the official website www.uaeswatchallenge.com by completing the required details and uploads. Brigadier Obaid Mubarak Al Ketbi, Director of the General Department of Protective Security and Emergency for Organisation Security Affairs, and Chair of the Organising Committee, said the early registration window helps confirm participating teams and gives them time to prepare to peak performance. He noted the event has…

TL;DR Whales holding 100K–1M LINK added 800K tokens as the price dipped near $21.5. Exchange balances fell 5.5M LINK in 24 hours, extending steady withdrawals since July. Active addresses recovered from 4K to 5.8K, hinting at renewed participation despite a weak price. Whales Accumulate as Price Weakens Chainlink (LINK) whales added to their holdings during the latest price drop. Analyst Ali Martinez reported that addresses holding between 100,000 and 1,000,000 LINK increased their balances by more than 800,000 tokens as the price slipped toward $21. Wallets in this range now control about 179.45 million LINK. He wrote, Over 800,000 Chainlink…

Third generation: Generalizing with VeoOur latest breakthrough builds on Veo, Google’s state-of-the-art video generation. A key strength of Veo is its ability to generate videos that capture complex interactions between light, material, texture, and geometry. Its powerful diffusion-based architecture and its ability to be finetuned on a variety of multi-modal tasks enable it to excel at novel view synthesis.To finetune Veo to transform product images into a consistent 360° video, we first curated a dataset of millions of high quality, 3D synthetic assets. We then rendered the 3D assets from various camera angles and lighting conditions. Finally, we created a…

It’s been 10 years since the Australian Government formally prioritised fintech as a key growth sector — and a decade since FinTech Australia was formed to champion the industry. At Intersekt 2025, that milestone was front of mind. From the very first pre-event dinners on the Tuesday night, there was a palpable buzz of optimism as delegates from around the world gathered to reconnect, celebrate, learn, and plan for the future. Catching up on the sidelines of Intersekt is always popular I attended wearing multiple hats: as a newly appointed member of the FinTech Australia board, as CEO and cofounder…

Differential privacy (DP) is a mathematically rigorous and widely studied privacy framework that ensures the output of a randomized algorithm remains statistically indistinguishable even if the data of a single user changes. This framework has been extensively studied in both theory and practice, with many applications in analytics and machine learning (e.g., 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7).The two main models of DP are the central model and the local model. In the central model, a trusted curator has access to raw data and is responsible for producing an output that is differentially private. The local model requires that…

Live Nation Middle East, together with its UAE-based partner BRAG, is launching a new partnership with Expo City Dubai to manage three premier venues: Jubilee Park, Al Forsan Park, and Dubai Millennium Amphitheatre. The three Live Nation managed venues will host events year-round that reflect Expo City Dubai’s diversity. Jubilee Park (12,000 capacity) and Al Forsan Park (5,000) offer large outdoor spaces for festivals and cultural events, while the Dubai Millennium Amphitheatre (2,000) provides a more intimate setting for emerging artists and community gatherings. Amna Abulhoul, Executive Creative Director – Entertainment & Experiences at Expo City Dubai, said: “Expo City Dubai…

Dubai SME and Deliveroo are teaming up to expand opportunities for Emirati-owned small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the food and beverage (F&B) sector. The entities have signed a comprehensive Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) designed to support local businesses through cost-effective digital adoption, enhanced customer reach, and strengthened competitiveness. The initiative is aligned with the Dubai Economic Agenda, D33, which aims to double the size of the emirate’s economy in the decade to 2033. Deliveroo supports Dubai SMEs Under the agreement, Dubai SME members will benefit from: Tailored onboarding fees Preferential commission structures Substantial promotional support to drive customer acquisition…