Emirates Expands to Four Daily Dubai–London Gatwick Flights, Launching A350-900 EK069/070 from Feb 8, 2026
The new service places London among a growing list of global cities served by the A350, including Mumbai, Istanbul, Muscat…
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Demis Hassabis on AGI’s Gradual Rise, OpenAI, and the Road Ahead — MWC 2024
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Bridging the Generational Gap to Align Saudi Arabia’s AI Ambitions
Saudi Arabia is charting an assertive course in artificial intelligence, signaling a future where AI investment and deployment become central to its economic strategy. The kingdom has publicly embraced an ambitious plan to assemble a $40 billion AI investment fund, a moveset designed to position Saudi Arabia as a global hub of AI development, innovation,…
Warba Bank to Acquire Alghanim Trading’s 32.75% Stake in Gulf Bank in $1.62 Billion Deal
Warba Bank’s move to acquire a significant stake in Gulf Bank signals a notable shift in Kuwait’s banking landscape, combining strong regional players into a more consolidated platform. The deal, valued at $1.62 billion (KWD498.2 million), covers Alghanim Trading’s 32.75 percent stake in Gulf Bank. The transfer of shares will proceed once the necessary regulatory…
Bridging Generations to Realize Saudi Arabia’s AI Ambitions Through Training
Saudi Arabia is pursuing a sweeping artificial intelligence vision anchored by a proposed $40 billion investment fund and a clear aim to position the kingdom as a global leader in AI. Yet the path from ambition to execution is inherently complex. Across many Saudi organisations, AI programmes are still in early stages, and only a…
Warba Bank to Acquire 32.75% Stake in Gulf Bank in $1.62 Billion Deal
Warba Bank’s move to acquire Gulf Bank’s stake marks a significant consolidation in Kuwait’s banking sector, signaling a broader trend of strategic reshaping among major lenders. The deal involves Warba Bank agreeing to purchase Alghanim Trading’s 32.75% stake in Gulf Bank for $1.62 billion (KWD498.2 million). The share transfer will only be completed after securing…
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