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Image: Supplied As GPS disruptions escalate across the Middle East, affecting everything from flights to smartphones, the risks to national security and economic stability are mounting. Gulf Business speaks with Luca Ferrara, GM of AQNav at SandboxAQ, about why GPS has become aviation’s single point of failure — and how their new quantum-based navigation system, recently tested with Airbus, could offer the Gulf a strategic edge in aviation resilience. GPS disruptions have made headlines in the Middle East recently, with incidents affecting shipping, aviation, and even personal devices. How serious is this threat, and what risks does it pose to…
Image credit: Getty Images In a major step towards making its platform more inclusive and flexible, WhatsApp is currently developing a new feature called “guest chats”, which will allow users to communicate with people who do not have a WhatsApp account. This long-anticipated capability is expected to be part of a future update, opening the door to cross-platform communication directly within WhatsApp’s secure environment. Read-WhatsApp rolls out new features for businesses: How to benefit from them The term “guest chats” is likely being used to describe conversations with individuals who are not registered on WhatsApp but can temporarily join a…
Image: Abu Dhabi Chamber A year after the directive by Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Chairman of the Abu Dhabi Executive Council to restructure the Abu Dhabi Chamber of Commerce and Industry’s (Abu Dhabi Chamber) board of directors, the organisation is reporting solid gains in private sector engagement, international outreach, and economic momentum. The resolution, issued on July 28, 2024, was a key move to align the chamber’s mandate more closely with Abu Dhabi’s broader economic strategy. Since then, the chamber has entered what it calls a “new phase of strategic…
Image: Getty Images/ For illustrative purposes Groq, a US-based AI inference platform, and Saudi Arabia’s HUMAIN, a Public Investment Fund (PIF) company, have announced the immediate global availability of OpenAI’s latest open-source models — gpt-oss-120B and gpt-oss-20B — on GroqCloud, offering real-time responses, low latency, and local developer support in the kingdom. The launch provides developers with full 128,000-token context windows, real-time inference, and access to integrated tools such as server-side code execution and web search. The offering is now live with regional support delivered through HUMAIN, Saudi Arabia’s leading AI services provider. OpenAI elevates standards “OpenAI is setting a…
Image: Pexels Union Properties, through its facilities management subsidiary ServeU, has announced the acquisition of House Keeping and House Keeping Domestic Workers, including their subsidiary, in a strategic deal valued at Dhs100m. The acquisition significantly strengthens ServeU’s market position as one of the UAE’s most trusted FM service providers. With a workforce exceeding 8,900 employees, ServeU manages a diverse portfolio that includes residential communities, commercial buildings, government facilities, and hospitality assets across the country. The company continues to invest in innovation, sustainability, and operational excellence to meet the evolving needs of its clients. “This acquisition represents a pivotal step in…
Image credit: Getty Images Saudi Arabia has officially launched a value-added tax (VAT) refund program for tourists and Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) nationals, allowing eligible visitors to reclaim 15 per cent VAT on qualifying purchases. The initiative is part of broader efforts to boost the country’s appeal as a global tourism and shopping destination. According to the Saudi Gazette, the refund scheme is available through 1,442 authorised retail outlets across Saudi and applies to non-resident tourists aged 18 and above. To qualify, total purchases must exceed SAR500, and goods must be unused, for personal use only, and exported within 90…
Initiatives such as the Golden Visa and the 10-year investor visa have bolstered buyer confidence by offering long-term security The post Investors are rushing to Dubai: Here’s why you shouldn’t wait appeared first on Gulf Business. Source link
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Image credit: Getty Images A 2.0 magnitude earthquake was recorded in Khor Fakkan at 20:35 (UAE time) on Tuesday, August 5, 2025, according to the National Seismic Network of the National Centre of Meteorology (NCM). As far as the weather conditions in the country is concerned, as the UAE steps deeper into August, the National Center of Meteorology (NCM) has released its five-day weather forecast, offering a glimpse into the atmospheric shifts expected from Wednesday, August 6 to Sunday, August 10, 2025, a WAM report said. Read-UAE’s summer nears its end: Relief from extreme heat soon The country remains under…
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