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‘Controlling technology does not bridge the divide,’ says e& chief at WEF

‘Controlling technology does not bridge the divide,’ says e& chief at WEF

  • Hatem Dowidar said that while poorer nations may lack the expertise and resources to build AI infrastructure, governance and data sovereignty could unlock opportunities for decentralizing such technologies
  • Brad Smith pointed to Microsoft’s $1 billion investment, in partnership with Abu Dhabi-based AI firm G42, in establishing a data center in Kenya as an indication of decentralization efforts
By Arab News ·
Qatar’s duty to help Syria, global debt poses economic crisis: Finance minister

Qatar’s duty to help Syria, global debt poses economic crisis: Finance minister

By Mustafa Abu Sneineh ·
‘We need Syria to be a place of peace and development,’ FM Al-Shaibani tells WEF

‘We need Syria to be a place of peace and development,’ FM Al-Shaibani tells WEF

By DANIEL FOUNTAIN & ZAYNAB KHOJJI ·
As one of the world’s top 20 economies, Saudi Arabia’s evolving real estate market reflects its broader ambitions. (Supplied)

Saudi Vision 2030 spurring growth across the real estate sector, says industry leader at Davos

By DANIEL FOUNTAIN ·
AI can offer solutions for water scarcity say WEF panelists

AI can offer solutions for water scarcity say WEF panelists

By Arab News ·
Special Political will, financial empowerment essential for gender equality: WEF panelists

Political will, financial empowerment essential for gender equality: WEF panelists

By Sherouk Zakaria ·
Middle East’s mass events are new scale of nation-building, marketing chief tells WEF

Middle East’s mass events are new scale of nation-building, marketing chief tells WEF

By Arab News ·
Cybersecurity technology needs to move faster, says WEF panel

Cybersecurity technology needs to move faster, says WEF panel

By Zaira Lakhpatwala ·
WEF panel stresses correlation between environmental degradation and security

WEF panel stresses correlation between environmental degradation and security

By Zaira Lakhpatwala ·
Saudi Arabia expected to be among top tourism destinations by 2030, minister says

Saudi Arabia expected to be among top tourism destinations by 2030, minister says

By Dalal Awienat ·
Malaysia’s Anwar says don’t single out China in sea tensions

Malaysia’s Anwar says don’t single out China in sea tensions

By AFP ·
Libyan PM uncertain US policy on Libya will shift under Trump

Libyan PM uncertain US policy on Libya will shift under Trump

By Shounaz Mekky ·
Saudi Arabia, Gulf region ‘well positioned’ to take lead on global energy transition, says S&P executive

Saudi Arabia, Gulf region ‘well positioned’ to take lead on global energy transition, says S&P executive

By DANIEL FOUNTAIN ·

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