Gulf News Edufair: UAE and global universities showcase future ready courses
Top universities from the UAE and overseas will present some of their most in-demand and future-focused programmes at Gulf News Edufair, offering students and parents clearer insight into academic pathways aligned with changing industry needs.The 10th edition will showcase programmes across disciplines, from engineering, technology, media studies and the liberal arts to business analytics, digital communication and sport sciences, alongside a strong focus on professional and vocational education...
Why Institutions Are Quietly Moving Onchain
InnovationWhy Institutions Are Quietly Moving OnchainByBenedetto Biondi,Forbes Councils Member.for Forbes Technology CouncilCOUNCIL POSTExpertise from Forbes Councils members, operated under license. Opinions expressed are those of the author. | Membership (fee-based)May 08, 2026, 07:30am EDTBenedetto Biondi is the CEO of Folks Finance, a leading crosschain lending protocol in DeFi. gettyAutomated smart contract-based lending has real demand, real advantages and real product-market fit.Decentral...
Why Do Good Products Fail?
InnovationWhy Do Good Products Fail?ByRajiv Gupta,Forbes Councils Member.for Forbes Technology CouncilCOUNCIL POSTExpertise from Forbes Councils members, operated under license. Opinions expressed are those of the author. | Membership (fee-based)May 08, 2026, 07:15am EDTRajiv Gupta is a Principal Product Leader at AWS driving cross-functional business strategy for cloud infrastructure and AI storage. gettyWhen was the last time you looked at a product launch and asked yourself what that company...
True AI Transformation Means Asking Different Questions
InnovationTrue AI Transformation Means Asking Different QuestionsByPawel Rzeszucinski,Forbes Councils Member.for Forbes Technology CouncilCOUNCIL POSTExpertise from Forbes Councils members, operated under license. Opinions expressed are those of the author. | Membership (fee-based)May 08, 2026, 07:00am EDTPawel Rzeszucinski is Senior Director of Data and AI at WebPros. gettyOrganizations have spent the past couple of years distributing AI productivity tools across their workforces. Microsoft 36...
SIVGA’s New M260 Retro-Inspired Wired Earbuds For Music And Gaming
InnovationConsumer TechSIVGA’s New M260 Retro-Inspired Wired Earbuds For Music And GamingByMark Sparrow,Senior Contributor.Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Technology journalist specializing in audio, computing and Apple Macs.Follow AuthorMay 08, 2026, 07:00am EDT--:-- / --:--This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more.This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more.The SIVGA M260 wired earphpnes have a retro-inspired design and is available as...
New driving rules could see new cameras installed in every car from July targeting key safety concerns
Drivers have been warned about new safety rules coming this summer, which could affect every new car sold in the UK with mandatory new features.From July 7, all new vehicles sold across the UK and Europe could be fitted with camera technology designed to spot if a driver is drunk, on drugs, distracted or too tired to drive safely.The move forms part of a major push to improve road safety, with campaigners hoping the technology could help cut the number of deaths linked to drink and drug driving....
Winning In The AI Era: A Crisp Playbook For Startups
InnovationWinning In The AI Era: A Crisp Playbook For StartupsByKirti Acharya,Forbes Councils Member.for Forbes Technology CouncilCOUNCIL POSTExpertise from Forbes Councils members, operated under license. Opinions expressed are those of the author. | Membership (fee-based)May 08, 2026, 06:45am EDTKirti Acharya, Chief Digital and Information Officer, Anlage Digital. gettyWe are at a defining moment. Just as the internet and mobile reshaped industries, AI is now redefining how businesses create v...
Mythos Is The Past-Due Notice On 20 Years Of Deferred Software Quality
InnovationMythos Is The Past-Due Notice On 20 Years Of Deferred Software QualityBySaša Zdjelar,Forbes Councils Member.for Forbes Technology CouncilCOUNCIL POSTExpertise from Forbes Councils members, operated under license. Opinions expressed are those of the author. | Membership (fee-based)May 08, 2026, 06:30am EDTSaša Zdjelar is Chief Trust Officer at ReversingLabs, a leader in software supply chain, AI, malware, and threat intelligence security. gettyRecently, Anthropic announced Claude Mythos...
Rethinking Security For AI Systems
InnovationRethinking Security For AI SystemsByMichelle Drolet,Forbes Councils Member.for Forbes Technology CouncilCOUNCIL POSTExpertise from Forbes Councils members, operated under license. Opinions expressed are those of the author. | Membership (fee-based)May 08, 2026, 06:15am EDTMichelle Drolet is CEO of Towerwall, a specialized cybersecurity firm focused on proactive cyber preparedness and compliance services. gettyCybersecurity has generally kept pace with the growing sophistication of thr...
How Leaders Can Prepare Junior Employees For AI
InnovationHow Leaders Can Prepare Junior Employees For AIByMateusz Mucha,Forbes Councils Member.for Forbes Technology CouncilCOUNCIL POSTExpertise from Forbes Councils members, operated under license. Opinions expressed are those of the author. | Membership (fee-based)May 08, 2026, 06:00am EDTMateusz Mucha is CEO of Omni Calculator, a platform helping 15M+ monthly users make better decisions through expert-reviewed calculators. gettyI want to address the (seemingly) ever-increasing anxiety abou...
M&G’s Fedeli Shifts to Cheaper Stocks After Tech’s Rapid Rally
M&G Investment Management is taking profit in technology stocks that have seen rapid gains and is instead seeking undervalued companies with strong fundamentals given volatile markets, said executive Fabiana Fedeli.
Sony, PlayStation Chiefs Detail AI Vision Amid Tariffs, Memory Crunch: ‘Human Creativity Must Remain at the Center’
Sony Group Corporation and its PlayStation division have outlined an AI strategy built on the principle that human creativity must anchor every application of the technology, with both companies’ chief executives pointing to proprietary tools and measurable commercial returns already reshaping their respective operations. Speaking at Sony’s corporate strategy and earnings presentation Friday, Sony Group […]
ChinaAMC to Accelerate Tokenization Growth
ChinaAMC CEO Yimei Li says technology upgrades and semiconductors are driving market momentum in China, supporting strong performance in the firm’s ETF products. She also outlines plans for tokenization growth in an exclusive interview on Bloomberg’s ETF IQ Asia. (Source: Bloomberg)
Visa Cards For AI Agents: Visa And Inflow Enable Agentic Payments
InnovationConsumer TechVisa Cards For AI Agents: Visa And Inflow Enable Agentic PaymentsByJohn Koetsier,Senior Contributor.Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Journalist, analyst, author, podcaster.Follow AuthorMay 08, 2026, 12:04am EDT--:-- / --:--This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more.This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more.AI agents can now pay for services, thanks to new technology from Visa and InFlow.NurPhoto via Getty ImagesAI a...
Cyberattack shutters Canvas learning platform for schools across the U.S.
U.S. Cyberattack shutters Canvas learning platform for schools across the U.S. May 7, 2026 / 10:15 PM EDT / CBS/AP Add CBS News on Google A system that thousands of schools and universities use was offline Thursday due to a cyberattack, creating chaos as students tried to study for finals and underscoring education's dependence on technology.The hacking group named ShinyHunters claimed responsibility for the breach at Instructure, the company behind the learning management system Canvas, said Lu...
UAE to train young Emiratis as ‘industrial storytellers’
ABU DHABI: The Ministry of Industry and Advanced Technology (MoIAT), the Abdulla Al Ghurair Foundation, and IMI Media Academy on Thursday launched the Industrial Content Leaders programme at Make it in the Emirates 2026 — a national initiative to equip young Emiratis with AI-powered storytelling skills to champion the UAE's industrial sector.The four-month programme, starting this summer, will take participants through three phases: foundational knowledge of the industrial sector, hands-on media...
How the UAE built a water system that performs when it matters most
Desalination is the backbone of the UAE’s potable water supply. For decades, this dependency has been shaped into one of the country’s most carefully managed strategic strengths. Sustained investment in infrastructure, technology, and long-term planning has produced a water and energy system built for a full range of conditions. Understanding why that system holds up requires looking at the decisions made well before they were deemed necessary.The National Water Security Strategy 2036 is the cle...
How sunburn inspired a new way to store energy
Molecules that can capture heat could be a useful technology to decarbonise heating.
Revolutionary electric car charging technology rolled out with all savings going to EV drivers
One of the UK's largest public EV charging operators has announced a major investment to future-proof drivers from sudden cost hikes, as seen with the Iran war and the fuel price crisis.InstaVolt has confirmed a £2.5million investment into five new battery energy storage systems (BESS) sites, with a further 20 expected before the end of the year.These systems will help protect the company and its customers from rising grid prices and connection delays.While the Government recently confirmed that...
Ministry of Industry & Advanced Technology, Sinaha Technology sign MoU to accelerate Industry 4.0 adoption
ABU DHABI: The Ministry of Industry and Advanced Technology (MoIAT) on Wednesday signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Abu Dhabi-based Sinaha Technology to accelerate the adoption of artificial intelligence, robotics, and Industry 4.0 solutions across UAE manufacturing.The MoU was signed by Fatma AlMheiri, Director of Technology Adoption and Development, MoIAT, and Mubarak Abed Nasser Doman AlAmeri, Authorised Director at Sinaha, in the presence of Mansour Mohamed Salem Kardous Alameri...