5 August 2025, United Arab Emirates – Today, WhatsApp announced significant advancements in its ongoing fight against sophisticated messaging scams, including taking down millions of accounts linked to criminal scam centers and the rollout of new in-app safety features designed to protect users globally. These efforts underscore WhatsApp’s commitment to user security amidst a landscape of increasingly complex fraudulent schemes.
Landmark collaboration to deliver an Arabic Telecom Large Language Model (LLM) tailored for internal operations, driving efficiency, automation and AI-driven innovation across systems at du.
Saleem AlBlooshi, Chief Technology Officer at du
Dubai, UAE – August 6, 2025: du, the leading telecom and digital services provider, has partnered with Microsoft, Nokia, Khalifa University’s 6G Research Center, and the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) to launch a first-of-its-kind Arabic Telecom Large Language Model (LLM). This cross-sector partnership brings together global tech innovation, regional research leadership, and international policy guidance to co-create an AI model that serves critical telecom functions in Arabic—a first in the industry. The du Arabic Telecom LLM is tailored specifically for internal telecom operations and is designed to enhance the efficiency of du’s processes while advancing the UAE’s vision for sovereign AI capabilities.
Fast-growing UAE retailer adopts RISE with SAP S/4HANA and SAP Business AI to optimize operations, enhance insights, and fuel expansion across the region
Photo Caption (from left to right): Hisham Mansour – Senior Account Executive, SAP; Marwan Zeineddine – Managing Director, UAE, SAP; David Wilkinson – Director of Portfolio & Project Management, Ghassan Aboud Group; Olivier Leblan – Chief Digital & Technology Officer, Ghassan Aboud Group; Mussaab Aboud – CEO Food Division, Grandiose Supermarket; Joud Aboud – Executive Vice President of Strategy & Corporate Affairs, Ghassan Aboud Group; Ahmad Aboud – Group CFO, Ghassan Aboud Group; Nicole Deumens – CMO, Ghassan Aboud Group
Dubai – United Arab Emirates, 5 August 2025 – HUAWEI AppGallery, one of the world’s top three app marketplaces, has officially launched the Casual Games Carnival, a dedicated campaign celebrating some of the top casual games available on the platform. The campaign rewards users who download games or check in daily with the opportunity to open a Lucky Box and get a chance to win amazing prizes, including, Huawei devices, discount coupons, and vouchers.
The Casual Games Carnival features a curated collection of some of the best casual games on AppGallery, ensuring fun and excitement for users of all ages. Whether it’s puzzle challenges, arcade-style fun, or relaxing daily games, participants have plenty of options to explore and enjoy.
Empowering job seekers and finance professionals with corporate tax, compliance, and soft skills training
UAE, August 6th, 2025– Tally Solutions, a leading international business management software provider, recently hosted the first edition of FinTAXtic1000, an upskilling initiative to train 1,000 finance professionals across the UAE. Organized in partnership with Al Wafaa Group and FintEdu, the free workshop series equips Chartered Accountants, finance professionals, and job seekers with practical skills in UAE Corporate Tax compliance, technology adoption, and career advancement, reinforcing Tally’s commitment to supporting the region’s finance and business community.