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US artificial intelligence company Anthropic is preparing to enter the stock market through an upcoming initial public offering, a move that could place it among the largest companies to go public in the United States and boost competition in the AI sector.
Editorial Team · 30 Oct 2026 · 3 min read
Microsoft plans to offer a voluntary departure program to about 60,000 eligible employees in a move aimed at controlling costs and restructuring operations, coinciding with the expansion of AI and digital infrastructure investments.
Editorial Team · 30 Oct 2026 · 3 min read
UAE companies have achieved remarkable growth in AI adoption, with the percentage of businesses using these technologies rising to 72%, compared to 53% the previous year—an annual increase of 36%—according to a report issued by Amazon Web Services (AWS) in collaboration with the UAE Artificial Intelligence Office.
Editorial Team · 29 Oct 2026 · 4 min read
Five Gulf countries are approaching an important step that may facilitate their citizens' travel to Europe, with expectations of progress in exempting citizens of Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Oman, Bahrain, and Kuwait from the Schengen visa.
Editorial Team · 29 Oct 2026 · 3 min read
The UAE's new digital child protection rules restricting social media access for children under 15 have sparked broader implications than expected, as they may extend to gaming, streaming, and digital platforms offering social or interactive features.
Editorial Team · 25 Oct 2026 · 3 min read
