Tech companies that compete with Microsoft in renting out cloud servers also want to host OpenAI’s models
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Microsoft cloud will add $74.4bn to UAE economy and create 152,530 jobs in next 4 years: study
Microsoft cloud will create more than $74bn and generate over 152,000 jobs in the UAE in next 4 years according to an IDC study
Apple
Nvidia set to dethrone Apple as most valuable company as its shares close all time high
The latest gains lifted Nvidia’s market value to $3.39 trillion, just below Apple’s $3.52 trillion value and above Microsoft’s $3.12 trillion
cloud computing
Mohammed Bin Rashid Housing Establishment partners with Microsoft to drive digital transformation and cloud adoption
The agreement envisaged the two collaborating on organising specialised workshops and training programmes to build digital skills among MBRHE employees
Artificial intelligence
UAE President Sheikh Mohamed meets with Microsoft, BlackRock, and Nvidia CEOs to explore tech opportunities
The CEOs of the three companies expressed their keen interest to continue their collaboration with the UAE in advanced technology
Artificial intelligence
Microsoft announces share buyback plan of up to $60 billion
Under pressure from investors to show results of its huge investments into AI, it also increases the quarterly dividend by 10 percent
AB Majlis
AB Majlis podcast: Understanding the transformative potential of AI with Microsoft’s Rima Semaan
In the latest episode of AB Majlis, Rima Semaan, Data and AI Lead at Microsoft UAE, offered exclusive insights into the burgeoning AI landscape in the UAE, highlighting the nation’s forward-thinking approach and the significant impact AI is having across various sectors
CrowdStrike
Microsoft’s massive global outage: UAE experts react to major IT outage that ground flights, struck banks, businesses
UAE experts have shared their comments reacting to the massive Microsoft outage, calling the critical event “a wake-up call for businesses globally to reassess their IT infrastructure and the processes they have in place for software updates and security measures”
CrowdStrike
IT outage in the UAE: Ministries, Dubai Airports, Emirates and cybersecurity authority on Crowdstrike and Microsoft glitches
UAE authorities react to global IT outage of Microsoft computers caused by Crowdstrike software failure
Microsoft
Microsoft’s massive global outage disrupts TV, airports, banks: Report
The full extent and cause of Microsoft’s global outage remain under investigation
job cuts
Microsoft lays off more employees in fresh round of job cuts: Report
Over the past 18 months or so, Microsoft has carried out significant layoffs, resulting in thousands of employees losing their jobs
Apple
Microsoft regains market top spot after Nvidia stock price dives
Nvidia, Microsoft and Apple – each worth more than $3 trillion – are in a three-horse race to be the world’s most valuable company
AB Majlis
AB Majlis podcast: Building trust in AI through data, ethics and anti-bias – A chat with Microsoft and MBRSG experts
Dr. Fadi Salem, Director of Research and Advisory at the Mohammed bin Rashid School of Government (MBRSG), and Ali Haidar, Corporate Counsel and UAE Lead for Corporate, External and Legal Affairs at Microsoft, weigh in on responsible AI and what a potential ethical framework could entail in the near future
Games and consoles
Microsoft reveals Xbox Series X and S consoles, showcases new games
The hardware refresh could help Xbox boost sales of its consoles which compete with Sony’s PlayStation 5
Artificial intelligence
Oman’s telecom giant Omantel taps Kerala-based AI startup to drive digital transformation
The strategic framework agreement is aimed at enhancing operational efficiencies, improving customer service and developing new digital products
AB In Focus
AB In Focus: AI ‘biggest innovation since creation of the internet,’ says Microsoft UAE boss
Naim Yazbeck, General Manager, Microsoft UAE, sits down to discuss how AI will radically transform the business landscape
Laptops
Microsoft launches Copilot+ PCs, designed for advanced AI use
The new PC, starting at $999, will help users recall things they have done on it, live translate in real time and create images instantly