Author: Art Ryan

Dubai, United Arab Emirates — Global technology brand HONOR delivered a commanding presence at GITEX Global 2025, captivating audiences with a showcase of intelligent devices, advanced AI systems, and strategic partnerships that underline its vision to redefine connectivity, creativity, and consumer experience in the digital age. As one of the most visited and interactive exhibits at the Dubai World Trade Centre, HONOR’s pavilion became a centerpiece of the event, reinforcing the brand’s leadership in AI-driven innovation, user-centric design, and sustainable technology ecosystems. 🌐 A Visionary Showcase of Intelligence and Integration At GITEX 2025, HONOR unveiled its latest suite of smart…

Dubai, United Arab Emirates — Pakistan has officially inaugurated its National Pavilion at GITEX Global 2025, marking a defining moment in the country’s journey toward digital transformation and global technology leadership. The inauguration was led by H.E. Faisal Niaz Tirmizi, Ambassador of Pakistan to the United Arab Emirates, in the presence of leading officials, innovators, and tech entrepreneurs. The ceremony celebrated Pakistan’s growing status as one of the world’s most dynamic emerging technology ecosystems. “Our presence at GITEX Global reflects Pakistan’s confidence, creativity, and capacity to lead in the digital era,” said Ambassador Tirmizi.“We are here not just to showcase…

Dubai, United Arab Emirates — For the first time in history, Syria has joined GITEX Global 2025, the world’s largest technology exhibition, with a powerful and symbolic debut titled “Syria Is Online.”The Syrian Pavilion stands as a testament to the nation’s digital reawakening, entrepreneurial spirit, and unwavering determination to reconnect with the global technology community. 🌍 A Digital Reconnection with the World The “Syria Is Online” Pavilion serves as both a tech showcase and a statement of identity — an affirmation that Syrian innovators, despite years of economic and infrastructural hardship, are once again ready to build, connect, and compete…

Dubai, UAE — In a landmark dialogue at GITEX Global 2025, Sam Altman, Co-founder and CEO of OpenAI, and Peng Xiao, Group CEO of G42, issued a joint call for global collaboration to democratize artificial intelligence. Their message was clear: the true AI divide is not technological—it’s about access. A Call for Universal Intelligence Altman emphasized that to prevent inequality from deepening, intelligence must become “abundant and cheap.” “Every country will need to have an AI strategy,” said Altman. “The best way to avoid an AI divide is to make it available everywhere, to teach people how to use it,…

Dubai, United Arab Emirates — In a groundbreaking move that redefines the future of property ownership and digital governance, Digital Sale Dubai has unveiled the UAE’s first fully remote real estate registration system during GITEX Global 2025.The new platform marks a historic leap in smart governance, digital transformation, and PropTech innovation, aligning with the UAE’s vision for a digitally sovereign economy and a borderless real estate marketplace. 🌐 A New Milestone in Smart Property Transactions The Remote Real Estate Registration Platform allows investors, buyers, and developers — both domestic and international — to complete end-to-end property transactions without ever stepping…

Dubai, United Arab Emirates — In a decisive step toward cementing the UAE’s global leadership in artificial intelligence and digital infrastructure, du — a subsidiary of Emirates Integrated Telecommunications Company (EITC) — unveiled its groundbreaking AI Park and National Hybrid AI Platform during GITEX Global 2025. The launch underscores the UAE’s commitment to technological sovereignty, sustainable innovation, and next-generation AI infrastructure—further advancing the nation’s ambition to become a world leader in artificial intelligence and the digital economy. 🌐 A New Era of AI Sovereignty and Innovation The AI Park represents a flagship national initiative designed to empower local innovation, enhance…

Dubai, UAE — His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Saud bin Saqr Al Qasimi, Crown Prince of Ras Al Khaimah, reaffirmed the UAE’s pioneering position in technology, innovation, and digital transformation during his official visit to GITEX Global 2025, the world’s largest and most influential tech and startup exhibition, held at the Dubai World Trade Centre. Accompanied by Sheikh Dr. Mohammed bin Saud bin Khalid Al Qasimi, Private Secretary to the Crown Prince, His Highness toured several national and international pavilions that showcased the latest advancements in artificial intelligence (AI), data-driven technologies, smart governance, and emerging startup ecosystems. A Vision for…

Dubai, UAE – October 13, 2025 — The Government of Abu Dhabi has made global history with the launch of “TAMM AutoGov,” the world’s first AI public servant, at GITEX Global 2025. The innovation marks a groundbreaking leap in digital governance, as Abu Dhabi continues its mission to become the world’s first fully AI-native government by 2027. Transforming Citizen Experience Through Predictive Governance TAMM AutoGov, unveiled under the TAMM 4.0 platform, represents a monumental shift from reactive service delivery to proactive, human-centered governance. Unlike traditional government systems, AutoGov can autonomously perform routine administrative tasks on behalf of residents and citizens—renewing…

Klarna on Monday (Oct. 13) announced that it is expanding its partnership with Google to support the new Agent Payments Protocol (AP2), an open standard designed to enable secure, AI-driven payments. The collaboration builds on Klarna’s existing integrations with Google and reflects both companies’ efforts to align around intelligent commerce and automation. Framework for AI-Led Payments AP2 establishes a shared framework for how agents can safely initiate and complete transactions on behalf of users. It defines how authorization, identity verification and tracking should function when an artificial intelligence assistant, chatbot or automated workflow carries out a purchase, ensuring each transaction remains consistent and auditable…

A new study from New York University Stern, conducted in collaboration with private credit and wealth startup Goodfin, has found that large language models (LLMs) can now pass mock versions of the Chartered Financial Analyst Level III exam, one of the most demanding tests of analytical and ethical reasoning in finance. The results have drawn attention for suggesting that AI may be capable of tackling complex professional exams. But as NYU Stern Professor Srikanth Jagabathula, the co-author of the study told PYMNTS, the findings represent progress in AI reasoning, not readiness for real-world financial decision-making. What the Study Found “In traditional machine-learning systems, we…

The new wave of AI startups is focusing on integration and execution, with the week’s announcements revealing a market shifting toward products that connect intelligence with real business workflows. From developer infrastructure to compliance automation and communication tools, companies are building systems that make AI practical, scalable and enterprise-ready. Reflection AI Raises $2 Billion to Automate Software Development Reflection AI raised $2 billion in new funding, bringing its valuation to $8 billion, according to Reuters. Founded by former DeepMind researchers Misha Laskin and Ioannis Antonoglou, the company develops tools that automate software development. Reflection AI previously raised about $130 million at a $545 million valuation. Reuters…

Resistant AI has raised $25 million for its financial crime/fraud prevention-focused artificial intelligence (AI) models. The Prague-based company’s Series B round will let Resistant expand its document fraud detection and transaction monitoring products into new territories and partnerships, and further develop its threat intelligence capabilities, according to a Monday (Oct. 13) news release. “The new funding comes as the anti-fraud and regtech market is being transformed by fully-native or bolted-on agentic solutions that replace static workflows with cheaper, smarter adaptive ones,” the company said in the release. However, Resistant added, these large language model (LLM)-based agents are not designed to carry out the quantitative…

Today’s fleet-based businesses are navigating both changing seas and seas of change. And they are being forced to operate smarter to manage. “The adage that you have to spend money to make money is especially true for fleet-based businesses,” Stefano Daneri, fleet ecosystem strategist at Fleetio, told PYMNTS. “When vehicles and equipment and personnel are your revenue engines, every dollar has to be spent really strategically.” Whether in logistics, construction, utilities, or public service, these firms increasingly discovering that, against a backdrop of uncertainty, the very definition of effective fleet management has been upended. “Costs are up across the board,” Daneri added.…

For millions of working families, financial stability is a fragile balancing act. The paycheck arrives, the bills are paid, and the cycle begins again, until an unexpected expense tips the scales. For these households, credit isn’t a luxury. It’s a lifeline. Southern Chautauqua Federal Credit Union (SCFCU), based in Western New York, has been building a mission around these members. Through a new partnership with FinTech Salus, the institution is using artificial intelligence (AI) to promote financial inclusion — helping the region’s ALICE (Asset Limited, Income Constrained, Employed) households improve their financial realities and access credit safely and sustainably. Redefining the ALICE…

Meta has reportedly recruited one of the co-founders of artificial intelligence (AI) startup Thinking Machines. Andrew Tulloch, a high-profile AI researcher, confirmed his departure in a message to workers on Friday (Oct. 10), The Wall Street Journal (WSJ) reported, citing sources familiar with the matter. “Andrew has decided to pursue a different path for personal reasons,” a spokeswoman for Thinking Machines told the news outlet. According to the report, Tulloch worked at Meta for 11 years before leaving the company in 2023 to join OpenAI. He co-founded Thinking Machines with Mira Murati — another OpenAI vet — at the beginning of this year. The report characterized Tulloch’s recruitment…

Apple is reportedly preparing to acquire talent and technology from computer vision startup Prompt AI. The tech giant was in late stage talks on the deal, CNBC reported Friday (Oct. 10), with Prompt’s leadership informing employees of the pending transaction last week. Those employees were told that those who did not end up joining Apple will be paid a reduced salary, and encouraged to apply for open roles at the company, CNBC added, citing audio from the meeting that was accessed by the network. Executives also told the employees that Prompt had been approached by other potential buyers, including xAI and Neuralink, both Elon Musk companies. Founded in 2023, Prompt’s flagship app is Seemour, which connects to home security cameras…

Dubai, UAE – October 13, 2025 – Trescon, in partnership with ESG Mena, announced the launch of the CARE ESG Awards, a landmark platform recognising the innovators, organisations, and change makers redefining sustainability standards across the Middle East and North Africa. The CARE ESG Awards will take place at the inaugural Climate Action, Renewable Energy & Sustainability Forum (CARE MENA), co-located with the Digitization, AI & Emerging Tech Summit (DATE). Together, the two events will bring together over 4,000 government, industry, technology, and sustainability leaders. Built on a rigorous, merit-based evaluation criteria, the Awards will recognise excellence across 16 categories…

Dates: October 13–17, 2025Location: Dubai World Trade Centre, Dubai, UAE The wait is over — GITEX GLOBAL 2025 officially kicks off today! For the next five days, Dubai becomes the beating heart of global innovation as GITEX GLOBAL 2025 unites 200,000 tech executives from 180+ countries and 6,500+ exhibiting companies under one roof. From artificial intelligence to quantum computing, smart cities to sustainability — this is where the future takes shape. 🌍 The World’s Biggest Tech Gathering Begins As one of the largest and most influential technology events on the planet, GITEX GLOBAL 2025 is where industries converge, startups rise,…

Dates: October 13–17, 2025Location: Dubai World Trade Centre, Dubai, UAE The wait is over — GITEX GLOBAL 2025 begins tomorrow, igniting Dubai with five days of groundbreaking innovation, global collaboration, and visionary leadership. From October 13 to 17, the Dubai World Trade Centre will welcome 200,000 tech executives from over 180 countries, along with 6,500+ exhibiting companies ready to unveil the technologies shaping our future. As the world’s most influential technology event, GITEX GLOBAL 2025 will transform Dubai into the ultimate meeting ground where AI ambitions become business value, and innovation drives cross-sector growth. 🌍 What Awaits at GITEX GLOBAL…

Dubai, UAE – October 2025 — Logitech, a global leader in workplace technology and peripherals, is set to redefine collaboration at GITEX Global 2025 with a portfolio of AI-driven, human-centric innovations designed for the next generation of hybrid work environments. The event runs from October 13–17 at the Dubai World Trade Centre. AI-Enabled Collaboration: The Future of Work Under the theme “AI-Enabled Collaboration,” Logitech will unveil its most advanced suite of smart conferencing tools, workspace devices, and sustainable product designs. These innovations aim to empower organizations to build flexible, inclusive, and eco-friendly workplaces. Visitors to Hall 3, Booth C30 will…