MENA Newswire News Desk: Governments are not fully utilizing the potential of universal social protection to address climate change, according to a recent International Labour Organization (ILO) report. The findings suggest that countries most affected by climate crises are among the least prepared to…

    Business

    Saudi Arabia’s Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) has experienced significant growth, reaching nearly $215 billion in 2023. Khalid Al Falih, the Saudi Minister of Investment, attributes this surge to several key reforms enacted in recent years. These include the Civil Transactions Law, Private…

    Travel

    MENA Newswire News Desk:  flydubai and SriLankan Airlines have announced a new interline agreement, effective immediately, aimed at expanding travel options between the UAE, Sri Lanka, and several key international destinations. This agreement will offer passengers increased connectivity…

    Technology

    In a major advancement for the UAE’s space capabilities, Bayanat AI PLC, in collaboration with Al Yah Satellite Communications Company PJSC (Yahsat), has successfully launched the nation’s first Low Earth Orbit Synthetic Aperture Radar (SAR) satellite. The launch, executed on August 16, 2024, at Vandenberg Space Force Base in California, was in partnership with ICEYE,…

    OpenAI has raised concerns about the potential for users to become overly dependent on its new ChatGPT voice mode, which offers real-time, human-like responses. Launched last week for premium users, this feature marks a significant leap in making AI interactions more lifelike, including the ability to mimic human conversational sounds like laughter and interruptions. The company’s safety…

    In a grand reveal at the Galaxy Unpacked event in Paris, Samsung Electronics introduced the Galaxy Z Fold6 and Galaxy Z Flip6, alongside the Galaxy Buds3 and Galaxy Buds3 Pro. This new lineup underscores Samsung’s integration of advanced AI features and innovative design. The Galaxy Z series represents Samsung’s commitment to mobile AI, utilizing foldable technology to deliver unique…

    Apple Inc. (AAPL) experienced a notable surge in its stock value on Tuesday, climbing 7% to achieve a record high for the year 2024. This rise came in the wake of the company’s revelation about its latest venture into artificial intelligence (AI), the Apple Intelligence platform. After a slight dip in stock performance during and after…

    In a declaration poised to reverberate through global tech circles, Ashwini Vaishnaw, India’s Union Minister for Railways, Communications, and IT, heralded the country’s forthcoming emergence as a central force in semiconductor manufacturing and telecom services. Speaking at the Viksit Bharat Ambassador event in Mumbai, Vaishnaw outlined India’s seismic shift from importing over 98 percent of mobile phones a…

    Apple Inc. announced the launch of its redesigned 11-inch and the brand new 13-inch iPad Air models, each powered by the advanced M2 chip. This marks the first time the iPad Air is available in two different sizes, with the 11-inch model aimed at enhancing portability and the 13-inch version offering a larger workspace for…