LuLu Money’s Innovation Hub to drive actionable AI in financial services
LuLu Money Technologies, a leading financial services technology provider in the GCC, opened its new AI Innovation Hub in Abu Dhabi, marking a step towards actionable AI-led financial systems that not only simplify, but actively execute everyday financial decisions at scale.The Innovation Hub will focus on advancing from agentic AI to actionable AI, moving beyond systems that assist and recommend to those that can respond, decide, and enable action in real time. In practice, this means building...
Zuckerberg creates AI version of himself, but why?
ALBAWABA - Meta is working on a new AI-powered project to develop a digital version of CEO Mark Zuckerberg.The aim is to enable employees to interact directly with Zuckerberg through a virtual assistant that mimics his voice, speaking style, and thought processes.Virtual ZuckerbergMeta Platforms Technology Company. (Shutterstock)According to tech reports, the new model will be a 3D digital avatar trained on Zuckerberg's public statements, expressions, and tone of voice, with the goal of providin...
Dubai launches “Hayat” initiative to advance public understanding of obesity through structured medical collaboration
A new public health initiative titled “Hayat” has been launched in Dubai, bringing together global expertise across pharmaceutical research, body composition technology, and clinical practice in a structured effort to enhance public understanding of obesity.The three-month initiative is supported by Eli Lilly, a global pharmaceutical leader, and True Body USA, a provider of FDA-cleared body contouring technologies including TruSculpt iD and TruSculpt Flex. Clinical program design and execution a...
AI models identify high-risk melanoma patients before disease develops
HealthScience & TechnologyAI models identify high-risk melanoma patients before disease developsBy Web Desk-Apr 16, 2026Swedish researchers have successfully utilized artificial intelligence to spot high-risk melanoma patients before they develop the disease, relying entirely on health data from existing medical records. A new study from the University of Gothenburg demonstrates that artificial intelligence can identify individuals at significantly higher risk of developing this serious, rap...
New record! Apple’s India vendors export $2.5 bn components to China; may reach $3.5 bn
Several Apple suppliers in India contributed to shipments to China, including Foxconn, Tata Electronics, Tata-owned Pegatron Technology India, Motherson, Salcomp, TRIL Bangalore and Yuzhan Technology.
Swiss researchers test ANYmal robot for autonomous Mars simulation missions
Science & TechnologySwiss researchers test ANYmal robot for autonomous Mars simulation missionsBy Web Desk-Apr 16, 2026Swiss researchers have developed a semi-autonomous, dog-like robot that is being tested for use in space exploration, particularly on Mars. This robot could significantly speed up the search for minerals, water, and signs of ancient life on other planets or exoplanets, as it does not require constant human direction. In recent trials, the robot completed its assigned mission...
Val Kilmer returns via AI as filmmakers test Hollywood's red line
Las Vegas: The first images of late American film star Val Kilmer returning to the big screen courtesy of artificial intelligence were unveiled Wednesday in Las Vegas, in what will likely stir debate over the technology's role in Hollywood.A youthful, digital version of Kilmer appears in the trailer for "As Deep as the Grave", telling another character: "Don't fear the dead and don't fear me."Get updated faster and for FREE: Download the Gulf News app now - simply click here. The footage premier...
India, Germany expand defence, hydrogen, tech cooperation
India and Germany enhance cooperation in defense, renewable energy, and technology amid geopolitical tensions, following foreign office consultations in Berlin.| India News
Starbucks uses ChatGPT to suggest drinks based on mood as expert warns of hidden downsides
Not sure what to order at Starbucks? The company is now using ChatGPT to help customers decide.The Seattle-headquartered coffee giant announced Tuesday that it's begun testing a beta app within ChatGPT to help with beverage customization.The recommendations can be "tailored to your taste, mood and goals," according to the Starbucks app.FAST-FOOD RESTAURANTS USING NEW TECHNOLOGY TO RESHAPE HOW CUSTOMERS PLACE ORDERSThe tool can even take into account what the weather is — and what drink might pai...
Why investors keep choosing UAE despite regional tensions
Dubai: Capital continues to flow into the UAE despite rising regional tensions, with investors leaning on policy stability, regulatory clarity and long-term economic planning when deciding where to deploy funds.Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.That confidence is visible across asset classes and investor profiles, with institutions, hedge funds, entrepreneurs and technology firms all expanding their presence in the country, even as geopolitical risks remain part of th...
Sigenergy Jumps 100% in Hong Kong Debut After $562 Million IPO
Shares of Sigenergy Technology Co., a Chinese maker of energy storage equipment, jumped in their Hong Kong trading debut Thursday after the company raised HK$4.4 billion ($562 million) in an initial public offering, a sign of investor demand in an industry swept up in a frenzied rally.
Move over wind farms: why some argue cutting costs is the best way to cut carbon
Move over wind farms: why some argue cutting costs is the best way to cut carbon49 minutes agoShareSaveAdd as preferred on GoogleJustin RowlattClimate EditorBBC"I'm an early adopter of new technology," says Gavin Tait, a 69-year-old from Glasgow, with a hint of pride.So when he received a lump sum on retirement a decade or so ago, he invested in renewable energy: solar panels on the roof, a home battery and a heat pump. "It seemed like a no-brainer," he recalls. "I...
Ford EV and tech chief leaving automaker
Doug Field, the high-profile executive who shaped Ford’s electric vehicle (EV) and technology strategies over the past five years, is leaving the automaker. Field’s departure was announced Wednesday as part of a broader reorganization of the company’s leadership. Field joined Ford in 2021 with a robust resume from Silicon Valley that included leading Apple’s special projects team and serving as senior vice president of engineering at Tesla. His hiring was more than just a...
Social media leaders called to Downing Street over children's safety
Social media leaders called to Downing Street over children's safety8 minutes agoShareSaveAdd as preferred on GoogleLaura CressTechnology reporterGetty ImagesSocial media bosses are being summoned to Downing Street on Thursday to discuss children's safety online with the prime minister.Top executives from Meta, Snap, YouTube, TikTok and X are expected to be questioned by Sir Keir Starmer and Technology Secretary Liz Kendall on what they are doing to protect children and respond to pare...
How SambaNova Is Challenging Nvidia With High Performance Inferencing Technology
SambaNova CEO and Cofounder Rodrigo Liang sat down with Forbes to discuss the fundamental differences between traditional GPUs and data flow chips for AI inference. He also talks about the transition from human-centric AI use to the rise of autonomous agentic workflows and the necessity for low-latency hardware to support these complex, serial agent interactions.
Using Laser Technology, Syria’s Transport Ministry Begins Road Assessment Ahead of Maintenance and Rehabilitation
Syria’s Ministry of Transport, in cooperation with Kuwait’s Combined Group Contracting Company, has launched a project to assess road conditions across Syria using modern laser technology, as part of efforts to improve infrastructure and enhance the efficiency of the transport sector. Survey work began on the international highway linking Damascus and Nasib in both directions, using the ROMDAS LCMS system, which relies on laser devices and high-resolution cameras to produce 3D models of the road...
Indion-origin Arjun Singh wins Mark Bingham Award for excellence in achievement
Indian-origin entrepreneur Arjun Singh has earned the prestigious Mark Bingham Award for his groundbreaking work in education technology. Singh co-founded Gradescope, an AI-powered platform that revolutionizes how educators grade assignments, providing faster, more consistent feedback. Now used globally by millions, Gradescope significantly enhances digital learning and assessment processes.
Quantum Battery Breakthrough Points to a New Era of Energy Storage
Fez– A team of Australian scientists has developed a small-scale quantum battery capable of charging, storing, and releasing energy without relying on traditional chemical reactions. The prototype, led by Australia’s national science agency in collaboration with researchers from the Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology and the University of Melbourne, introduces a fundamentally different approach to energy storage. Instead of chemistry, the device operates using principles of quantum physic...
Pakistan’s IT exports register 21 percent increase
BusinessPakistanPakistan’s IT exports register 21 percent increaseBy Web Desk-Apr 16, 2026KARACHI: Pakistan’s Information Technology (IT) sector exports saw an increase of 21 percent in March 2026, ARY News reported. According to a report released by the State Bank of Pakistan, the country’s IT sector exports totaled $413 million in March, 13 per cent increase in comparison to previous month of February. Exports increased by 20 percent in the first nine months of the current fiscal year, reachin...
Val Kilmer Resurrected by AI: ‘As Deep as the Grave’ Trailer Brings Late Actor Back to the Big Screen (EXCLUSIVE)
The filmmakers behind “As Deep as the Grave” have debuted the trailer for the upcoming historical drama, giving viewers a first look at the AI technology that was used to create Val Kilmer’s performance. Kilmer, who died in 2025 after battling throat cancer, was cast as Father Fintan, a Catholic priest and Native American spiritualist, […]