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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 ...

The report also expressed fear of a devastating war with Israel over the next five years. (AFP)

January 7th, 2018 - 11:53 GMT

Political Uncertainty Could Slow Lebanon’s Economic Growth: Report

Qatar, in September last year, launched the Next Chapter of its National Tourism Sector Strategy 2030. (AFP)

January 7th, 2018 - 11:00 GMT

Qatar: Hotels Double in Two Years to Cater to Tourist Influx

King Salman has ordered the payment of a monthly allowance of SR1,000 for government and military staff. (AFP/ File)

January 7th, 2018 - 10:43 GMT

Saudi King Orders SR1,000 Payment to State Employees in 2018

2017 marked the worst year for the U.S. dollar in more than a decade with the Dollar Index falling over 9%. Will the dollar recover in 2018? (Shutterstock)

January 4th, 2018 - 07:00 GMT

Will the US Dollar Recover in 2018?

The Qatari economy has proved resilient, and local sectors will benefit from the increased self-reliance. (AFP)

January 4th, 2018 - 06:00 GMT

Qatar Economy 2017: Resilience and Growth Despite Blockade

Crude oil prices reach their highest level in the last two and a half years. (AFP)

January 4th, 2018 - 12:02 GMT

Oil Prices Hit Highest Level in Three Years on Geopolitical Tensions

The UAE tax authority wants the following elements to be mentioned on any VAT bill. (Shutterstock)

January 4th, 2018 - 10:58 GMT

What Should a VAT Tax Invoice Include in UAE?

Saudi Arabia said the revenue from VAT would go towards infrastructure and developmental works. (AFP)

January 4th, 2018 - 09:59 GMT

Over $9 Billion From VAT in 2018: Saudi Arabia

Can salary increases in the UAE this year cushion the impact of VAT on residents’ wallets? (Shutterstock)

January 4th, 2018 - 08:58 GMT

Will Salary Hikes in UAE Make VAT More Bearable in 2018?

The General Authority for Zakat in Saudi Arabia has announced that all lease contracts concluded before January 1 are exempt from VAT. (Shutterstock)

January 4th, 2018 - 08:01 GMT

Pre-2018 Leases, Mortgages Exempt From VAT: Saudi Arabia

Oman has dedicated the largest share of its 2018 budget of about $32.5 billion to the education, health and social welfare sectors with $10 billion. (AFP)

January 4th, 2018 - 07:02 GMT

Oman Dedicates $10 Billion for Education, Health in 2018 Budget

In an outrageous prediction for 2018, Saxo Bank expects Bitcoin to peak to $60,000 in 2018. (Pexels)

January 3rd, 2018 - 08:00 GMT

Bitcoin, Gold or Bonds: Where Do I Invest in 2018?