Riyadh, Saudi Arabia (PR) – The Global AI Show Riyadh 2026, taking place June 29-30, has unveiled its first lineup of thought leaders, policymakers, innovators, and global AI experts set to drive the direction of artificial intelligence and put it on the edge of innovation until 2026. Organized by VAP Group and powered by Times … Read more
Remote work has evolved from a temporary pandemic response into a permanent structural pillar of the global labor market. As today, approximately 330 million people worldwide engage in full-time remote or hybrid arrangements. More significantly, 52% of the global workforce now participates in remote work at least part-time, while online freelancing emerges as preferred career … Read more
In the rapidly evolving world of digital finance, Web3 decentralized finance (DeFi) has shifted from a fringe experiment to a serious contender against traditional finance (TradFi). By relying on blockchain technology, crypto and smart contracts, DeFi eliminates intermediaries such as banks, brokers, and payment processors, replacing them with open, permissionless systems where users can borrow, … Read more
Artificial Intelligence is no longer an experimental IT project in a research lab—it has become the driving spine of today’s startups. According to a report by McKinsey & Company, over 55% of organizations across the world have already adopted AI in at least one business function, and this is only set to accelerate as we … Read more
U.S.-based cybersecurity firm Syteca Inc. took center stage at this year’s Swiss Cyber Security Days, presenting its unified approach to privileged access management and identity threat detection as organizations across Europe confront escalating digital security risks. The two-day event, held Feb. 17–18 at Bern Expo, brought together government officials, business leaders, researchers and technology experts … Read more
Chinese tech giant Alibaba Group has revealed its latest artificial intelligence model, Qwen 3.5, marking a significant push in its efforts to compete globally with AI systems developed in the United States and domestically. The announcement underscores intensifying rivalry as governments and corporations race to lead in generative and autonomous artificial intelligence capabilities. The Qwen … Read more
Physical AI in robotics is no longer a concept of science or a futuristic niche — it’s swiftly transitioning into widespread commercial reality across manufacturing, logistics, healthcare, and consumer markets. The world’s largest semiconductor giant Qualcomm CEO Cristiano Amon says humanoid robotics is the next trillion-dollar frontier for AI. In 2025, global industrial robot installations … Read more
Google‘s parent company Alphabet Inc raised approximately $32 billion in debt in less than 24 hours, including rare 100-year bond, as the technology giant tapped global credit markets in one of the most aggressive corporate borrowing campaigns ever by a U.S. tech company. The technology giant on Tuesday began selling multi-tranche bonds denominated in Swiss … Read more
Global adoption of generative artificial intelligence reached 16.3% of the world’s population in the second half of 2025, marking a 1.2 percentage point increase from the first half and bringing AI to roughly one in six people for learning, work or problem-solving. The growth, while record-setting, remains uneven, with the Global North advancing nearly twice … Read more
As we approach 2026, the landscape of business operations is on the cusp of a profound transformation driven by AI agents. These intelligent systems are not mere tools but active participants in decision-making and execution, promising to redefine efficiency in an era where speed and adaptability are paramount. During CES 2026 in Las Vegas this … Read more
Following the successful events in Abu Dhabi, Riyadh is preparing to take center stage in the global artificial intelligence ecosystem as it gears up to host the Global AI Show 2026, a major international gathering that will bring together policymakers, tech leaders, researchers, startups, and investors from around the world. Scheduled to take place from … Read more
Microsoft has reported quarterly revenue that exceeded Wall Street expectations, driven by strong growth in its artificial intelligence and cloud computing businesses as the company continues to push for wider global adoption of AI tools. The software giant said revenue for the October-to-December quarter reached $81.3 billion, an increase of 17% from the same period … Read more
The fast-growing generative video startup Higgsfield AI has raised an $80 million Series A extension, lifting its total Series A financing to more than $130 million and valuing the company at over $1.3 billion. Chief Executive Officer Alex Mashrabov said the company has seen rapid commercial adoption of its platform. Higgsfield reported an annual revenue … Read more
China has approved the import of its first batch of Nvidia’s H200 artificial intelligence chips from the United States, signaling a shift in Beijing’s stance toward advanced U.S. technology as demand for AI computing power surges. Nvidia, based in California, is the world’s leading supplier of high-performance AI chips used to train and run large-scale … Read more
Spanish fintech startup STAMP has raised €4 million in fresh funding to accelerate the modernization of the global Tax Free shopping industry and expand its next generation of payment and artificial intelligence–based services. The funding round was led by Dozen, with participation from EBISU Digital, Barça Innovation Hub, and a group of international business angels. … Read more
A massive database containing nearly 149 million compromised login credentials — including those tied to an estimated 48 million Gmail accounts — was publicly exposed online, cybersecurity researchers confirmed, underscoring the growing risks posed by credential theft and password reuse worldwide. The dataset, discovered by veteran security researcher Jeremiah Fowler, was not protected by any … Read more