Technology
GITEX Global 2026 Preview: World’s Biggest Tech Event Moves to Expo City Dubai — December 7–11
GITEX Global 2026 runs from December 7 to 11 at a new venue: the Dubai Exhibition Centre at Expo City Dubai — marking the...
US AI Startup Positron Opens DIFC Office in First International Move, Targeting Gulf’s GenAI Surge
Positron AI, a US-based artificial intelligence inference startup, has established its first presence outside the United States at Dubai's DIFC, positioning itself to serve the Gulf's accelerating demand for next-generation AI infrastructure across healthcare, finance, and media.
GCC Achieves World’s Lowest Solar Costs at $0.01 Per kWh as Region Eyes Green Hydrogen Leadership
GCC countries are achieving record-breaking solar electricity costs of between 1.04 and 1.32 US cents per kWh — the lowest in the world — driven by exceptional solar irradiation and government-backed investment, as the region positions itself as a future green hydrogen exporter.
Dubai Land Department Launches Blockchain Property Title Pilot, Opening Door to Fractional Ownership
The Dubai Land Department has launched a pilot to integrate blockchain-based property titles into the official land registry, enabling fractional ownership to be recorded and transferred on-chain and opening Dubai's real estate market to a new class of investor.
GCC Fintech Enters New Era as Saudi Arabia Issues First Open Banking Licences and Blockchain Payments Go Live
Saudi Arabia's SAMA has issued its first live open banking licences, transitioning from sandbox to full commercial operations, while Riyad Bank and Bahrain have completed live blockchain payment pilots — marking a turning point for GCC financial services innovation.
