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August 18th, 2026 - 12:32 GMT

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First person jailed for protesting AI is woman aged 69

ALBAWABA - Wynd Kaufmyn reports to serve 14 days in jail after a conviction tied to an AI protest was handed down to her. The San Francisco woman participated in a protester blockade of OpenAI’s building in February 2025, defiant and undeterred she says the wrong person is behind bars. Kaufmyn’s sentencing is held to be the first ever conviction handed down due to anti AI activity, moving the AI ...

In this article, Masdar CEO Mohamed Jameel Al Ramahi gives his thoughts on renewable energy and the year ahead. (Courtesy of Masdar)

January 15th, 2018 - 09:57 GMT

Masdar CEO Gives His 2018 Predictions, Thoughts on Renewable Energy

Consumers in Oman will pay more for electricity from February 1, with ‘fees’ based on consumption, authorities have revealed. (File photo)

January 15th, 2018 - 09:33 GMT

Oman Introduces New Taxes on Electricity Consumption, Hospitality

Banks across the GCC are expected to see stabilization of the financial profiles and performance after two years of significant pressure, according to S&P Global Ratings. (Shutterstock)

January 14th, 2018 - 12:24 GMT

GCC Banks to Stabilize in 2018: Report

“We don’t have a real economy in Lebanon. The model we have been living in for the past 25 years is no longer sustainable. We need a change.” - Raed Khoury, Minister of Economy and Trade (Courtesy of The Daily Star)

January 14th, 2018 - 12:13 GMT

McKinsey to Pitch Ideal Economic Model for Lebanon in Six Months: Minister

A penthouse on the Palm that went for Dh102 million was the priciest deal in Dubai’s property market last year. (Shutterstock)

January 14th, 2018 - 10:01 GMT

Top 10 Priciest Dubai Property Deals in 2017: Photos

British shoppers tightened their spending over Christmas, leading to the first year-on-year fall in spending since 2012. (Shutterstock)

January 11th, 2018 - 06:00 GMT

British Shoppers' Spending at Lowest Level Since 2012: Survey

The Egyptian Parliament this week approved the country’s first-ever bankruptcy law. (AFP)

January 11th, 2018 - 09:34 GMT

Egyptian Parliament Approves Country's First Bankruptcy Law

The new Taif project includes a technology oasis, new airport, residential suburb, industrial city, and university campus. (Shutterstock)

January 11th, 2018 - 09:15 GMT

Saudi Arabia Starts Work on Major Solar Energy Plant for New Taif Project

The UAE has released a simplified explainer, or guide, on exemptions and taxable items in the health and education sectors. More here. (Shutterstock)

January 11th, 2018 - 08:17 GMT

Know Your Rights: UAE Issues Guide on VAT in Health, Education Sectors

In the Arab region, the concept of CVC is still at a nascent stage, however, the wave of high-growth technology startups represents an untapped avenue for investors. (Shutterstock)

January 10th, 2018 - 06:00 GMT

Opinion: Forget About Traditional VC Funding, CVC Is What MENA Needs

After a strong performance last year, it's unclear whether the global sukuk market can stage a repeat performance in 2018, according to a report by S&P Market Intelligence. (Shutterstock)

January 10th, 2018 - 02:00 GMT

Report: Can Global Sukuk Market Stage a Repeat Performance in 2018?

The UAE's economy is geared to grow at an accelerated pace in 2018. (Pixabay)

January 10th, 2018 - 12:55 GMT

UAE’s Economy to Grow 3.6 Percent in 2018, up From 1.7 Percent Last Year