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Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates – February 20, 2025: Under the supervision of the Central Bank of the UAE and the UAE Cybersecurity Council, the UAE Banks Federation (the sole representative and unified voice of UAE banks), organised the fourth edition of the “Cyber Wargaming 2025” event. This initiative is part of ongoing efforts to develop the banking sector, protect its digital infrastructure, and provide a seamless and secure banking experience for all customers. Cyber Wargaming 2025, the largest event of its kind in the Middle East, saw the participation of representatives from central banks across the GCC, leading banks,…

In a move expected to dramatically increase the quantity of available audiobooks, Spotify announced on Thursday that will begin accepting titles narrated by vocal AIs from ElevenLabs. “For authors looking for a cost-effective way to create high-quality audiobooks, digital voice narration by ElevenLabs is a great option,” the company wrote in its announcement post, pointing out that AI narration has been one of its most requested features. “Authors can use the ElevenLabs platform to narrate their audiobooks in 29 languages, with complete control over voice and intonation.” In order to submit a digitally-narrated book to Spotify, authors will first have…

Date: Dubai, UAE; February 20, 2025 Western International Group, which operates one of the largest retail networks of 149 retail stores across the GCC under Nesto and Mark & Save branding, has opened its 17th Mark & Save value retail superstore in Ajman, that will cater to a large community and help them save more with spending less. It operates 133 large-format Nesto hypermarkets and 16 mid-size value retail superstores under the Mark & Save branding. This is the company’s 17th Mark & Save and 150th retail superstore across the GCC markets. Managed by 2,500 professionals, Mark & Save displays…

The AMD Ryzen 9 9950X3D and 9900X3D processors have had their launch schedule up in the air for some time. Having first been unveiled at CES 2025, there have been many rumors circulating about the components. However, a new report suggests that the release of the upcoming CPUs is now more locked in. AMD’s new chips should be available in just a few weeks, with reviews of their performance going live the day before release, according to VideoCardz. Referencing the Weibo source, Golden Pig Upgrade, the Ryzen 9 9950X3D and 9900X3D processors are expected to launch on March 12, with…

Table of Contents Table of Contents It’s a tribute to living in New York It feels just as wild today Griffin Dunne is remarkable at the center As we all attempt to navigate the endless glut of available movies and shows that we now have access to all the time, the issue becomes one of making a decision. If you’re navigating Amazon Prime Video, you might struggle to select a single title worth watching at the expense of all the others. That’s why it can be helpful to prioritize things based on what won’t be there in a few days.…

Hon. Chirag Paswan, India’s Minister of Food Processing Industries, outlines vision for leveraging India and UAE’s complementary strengths India and the UAE stand as key partners, committed to shaping a food ecosystem that is sustainable, inclusive, and future-ready: Hon. Paswan Dubai, UAE; February 20, 2025: The UAE Food Cluster Leadership Summit 2025 set new benchmarks for bilateral cooperation as Hon. Chirag Paswan, India’s Minister for Food Processing Industries, India, underlined the value of strategic collaboration between the two countries to address global food security challenges.  Addressing the Summit organised by the UAE Food Cluster at Etihad Museum, Dubai, Hon. Paswan…

Table of Contents Table of Contents Fortnite Chapter 6 Season 2 Lawless start date and downtime details What’s coming in Fortnite Season 2 Lawless? As the much-awaited Chapter 6 Season 2 update is on the horizon, Fortnite players are buzzing with excitement since it promises an exciting new chapter in Epic Games’ ever-evolving battle royale narrative. Under the title Lawless, this season is already generating a lot of hype among players who want to enter a grim, crime-fueled island. Several leaks over the weeks and the latest teasers point towards a heist-themed adventure with redesigned gameplay, new skins, and a revamped…

Step Announces Continued Major Global Expansion Announcement with Step Istanbul Dubai, UAE, 20 February 2025:  Her Excellency Alia bint Abdulla Al Mazrouei, Minister of State for Entrepreneurship, officially opened the 13th annual edition of Step Dubai yesterday at Dubai Internet City, part of TECOM Group PJSC. Her Excellency Alia bint Abdulla Al Mazrouei toured Step Dubai, the heartbeat of tech in the Middle East held in Strategic Partnership with Dubai Internet City, in the presence of senior officials including Abdulla Belhoul, Chief Executive Officer of TECOM Group; Ammar Al Malik, Executive Vice President of Commercial at TECOM Group and Managing…

Visual Intelligence is one of the standout features that debuted with the iPhone 16 and iPhone 16 Pro series last fall. This feature was widely believed to be limited to iPhones equipped with Camera Control (and Apple Intelligence), as no previous iPhone models had this capability. However, the newly announced iPhone 16e also supports Visual Intelligence despite lacking Camera Control. Now comes the word: two other phones, the iPhone 15 Pro and iPhone 15 Pro Max, will soon support Visual Intelligence. This news comes from Daring Fireball’s John Gruber, who says Apple indicated the feature will launch in a future…

Under the patronage of His Excellency Qais bin Mohammed Al Yousef Minister of Commerce, Industry and Investment Promotion Microsoft AI Tour showcases groundbreaking AI innovations driving transformation and growth across Oman   The highly anticipated event showcased groundbreaking AI applications transforming industries across Oman and is testament to Microsoft’s unwavering commitment to supporting the nation’s ambitious digital transformation journey 20 February 2025; Muscat, Oman – Microsoft’s global AI Tour arrived in Muscat today, bringing together industry leaders, developers, and government officials to explore the transformative potential of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in accelerating Oman’s digital transformation. The exclusive event spotlighted cutting-edge…