- 5 December, 2025
Omar Haddad
Omar Haddad is a technology and business journalist who writes about startups, fintech innovations, and digital growth in the Middle East.
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UN Issues Strict Guidelines for AI Use in Classrooms
In a significant milestone, the United Nations has advocated for strict rules regarding the use of artificial intelligence (AI) technologies, notably generative AI programmes like
STC’s 9.9% Stake in Telefonica: A Strategic Telecom Investment
Saudi Telecom Company (STC) recently stated that it had paid 8.5 billion Saudi rials ($2.27 billion) to acquire a 9.9% interest in Telefonica, a Spanish
The Deliberate Targeting of Palestinian Children: A Call for Immediate Action
The world has recently watched a heartbreaking tragedy play out in the occupied Palestinian lands; this tragedy requires our immediate attention and response. Israel has
Turkey and Israel Talk Energy and Regional Cooperation
Turkey and Israel want to broaden economic ties and are looking at enhancing bilateral and energy cooperation, including natural gas. Turkish Energy and Natural Resources
Iraq Road Accident: 16 People Killed, Mostly Iranians
In a tragic road accident in Iraq on Saturday, at least 16 people were killed, including Iranians. Thirteen people were also injured, who were taken
UN Expresses Sadness Over ‘Horrific’ Fire in Johannesburg
UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres expressed deep sadness over a deadly building fire in a five-story Johannesburg apartment building that left at least 74 people, including
Beware! Popular AI tools worsening eating disorder symptoms
A recent study by the Centre for Countering Digital Hate (CCDH) examined popular text-based AI tools, such as ChatGPT, Google’s Bard and My AI from
Clashes in Kurdish-held Syria kill 13 fighters: War monitor
Clashes in Kurdish-held eastern Syria between the United States-backed group and the members of Deir Ezzor Military Council have killed 13 fighters, according to the
Iraq hangs three over the 2016 bombing that killed 300 people
The authorities in Iraq hanged three people on Sunday over a 2016 bombing that killed about 300 people and injured hundreds in a Baghdad shopping
Multipolar World: BRICS and the Diminishing Dollar Dominance
In an increasingly interconnected and globalized world, geopolitical power dynamics are undergoing a significant transformation. The emergence of a multipolar world, marked by the rise