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Cybercriminals are exploiting interest in OpenClaw with a counterfeit installer that delivers a Rust-based information stealer designed to harvest cryptocurrency wallet data, browser secrets and password-manager credentials. The campaign centres on a fake OpenClaw download site and a typosquatted GitHub organisation that impersonates the legitimate open-source AI assistant project. Victims are lured into downloading what appears to be a Windows installer, but the archive instead contains a […]

Arabian Post Staff -Dubai Space42 has selected Skylo Technologies to provide standards-based direct-to-device connectivity through Thuraya-4, advancing plans to merge mobile satellite services with mainstream telecom networks across underserved land, sea and remote industrial zones. The Abu Dhabi-listed space technology company said the partnership will use Skylo’s 3GPP-compliant non-terrestrial network platform with Thuraya-4, Space42’s next-generation geostationary mobile communications satellite. The integration is designed to allow ordinary compatible […]

Porsche AG will shut down its e-bike drive-system subsidiary as part of a wider restructuring that underscores a sharper turn back towards its core sports-car business after weaker sales, tariff pressure and a costly recalibration of its electrification plans. The decision affects Porsche eBike Performance GmbH, the unit set up to develop high-performance electric bicycle drive systems for global markets, and forms part of a package that […]

Fake DDR5 memory modules fitted with plastic dummy chips have surfaced in online hardware checks, raising fresh concern across PC component markets already strained by tight memory supply and rising prices. The counterfeit modules appear at first glance to resemble legitimate DDR5 sticks, carrying printed labels and layouts that imitate recognised brands. Closer inspection by hardware testers showed that the supposed DRAM packages were not functional silicon […]

Mac users searching for Claude installation help are being targeted by a malvertising campaign that turns Google-sponsored results and legitimate Claude shared-chat pages into a malware delivery route. The campaign, disclosed on 10 May by security researcher Berk Albayrak, uses search ads that appear to point to Anthropic’s real claude. ai domain. Users looking for terms such as “Claude mac download” are led to a shared Claude […]

Alphabet has moved within striking distance of becoming the world’s most valuable company, as investor confidence in its artificial intelligence strategy reshapes Wall Street’s view of Google’s parent after years of concern that it had fallen behind rivals in the AI race. Shares of the company have surged this year, lifting its market value to about $4.86 trillion by the close of trading on May 8, 2026. […]

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UAE defence companies used SAHA 2026 in Istanbul to turn a national showcase into a platform for export promotion, technology partnerships and global industry engagement as the five-day exhibition closed on 9 May at the Istanbul Expo Centre. The UAE National Pavilion drew about 5,000 visitors during the event, including senior military officials, defence technology specialists, government representatives and international delegations from the security, aerospace and aviation […]

Sony’s PlayStation business booked a $765 million impairment charge tied to Bungie, sharply weakening fourth-quarter profit even as the games division delivered record full-year operating income. The charge, recorded against Bungie’s intangible and other assets, amounted to ¥120.1 billion for the year ended 31 March 2026. It included ¥31.5 billion in the second quarter and a larger ¥88.6 billion hit in the fourth quarter, turning the acquisition […]

Arabian Post Staff -Dubai   UAE workers are adopting artificial intelligence faster than any other labour force worldwide, placing the country at the top of Microsoft’s global AI diffusion ranking for the first quarter of 2026 and making it the first economy to cross the 70 percent usage mark. The latest Microsoft AI Economy Institute data puts AI usage among the UAE’s working-age population at 70.1 percent, […]

Hackers are exploiting demand for OpenClaw by circulating a counterfeit installer that delivers Hologram, a Rust-based information-stealing framework built to harvest credentials from crypto wallets, password managers and browser extensions. Security analysis of the campaign shows a polished fake installer site distributing an archive named OpenClawx64.7z. Inside it is OpenClawx64. exe, a bloated 130MB executable designed to appear legitimate while frustrating automated sandbox checks. The payload is […]

As Gulf markets accelerate toward smart and sustainable mobility, VinFast is expanding its EV presence in the Middle East with technology-focused products, connected vehicle capabilities, and long-term ownership solutions.

DUBAI, UAE – Media OutReach Newswire – 8 May 2026 – The Middle East is increasingly emerging as one of the next major battlegrounds for global electric vehicle brands, particularly as younger consumers across Gulf countries show rising interest in smart, technology-focused mobility solutions that combine premium specifications with advanced software and digital experiences. That shift has opened the door for newer EV manufacturers to compete alongside more established automotive brands.

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The opportunity reflects larger market dynamics already transforming the region. Asian EV brands have rapidly expanded their footprint across Gulf countries in recent years, supported by growing demand for feature-rich vehicles, manufacturing scale advantages, and increasingly competitive pricing.

Against that backdrop, VinFast is positioning itself as part of a broader transformation reshaping the automotive landscape across the region. As governments accelerate investments in renewable energy, charging infrastructure, and smart city development, the transition toward electric mobility is gaining momentum across the Gulf.

For VinFast, the Middle East represents a strategic growth market within its wider international expansion plan. The company has been strengthening its presence with the VF 8 electric SUV, targeting consumers seeking a combination of advanced technology, premium features, and long-term ownership value.

VinFast’s broader strategy aligns closely with those changing consumer expectations. Rather than operating solely as a conventional carmaker, the company is developing a vertically integrated EV ecosystem that combines intelligent software, connected services, and smart manufacturing capabilities.

Globally, VinFast has delivered more than 400,000 vehicles and accumulated several years of real-world driving data. That foundation has supported the development of Advanced Driver Assistance Systems, connected vehicle technologies, and over-the-air software capabilities designed to continuously improve the ownership experience.

In the Middle East market, the VF 8 is positioned around technology, comfort, and practicality for regional driving conditions. The all-electric SUV offers dual-motor all-wheel drive capability with up to 402 horsepower in the Plus variant and a driving range of up to 493 km on a full charge under the NEDC standard.

Developed in collaboration with Italian design house Pininfarina, the VF 8 combines a modern exterior design with a spacious cabin focused on digital integration and passenger comfort. Available features include a 15.6-inch infotainment display, ventilated seats, a panoramic sunroof, an air ionization-equipped climate control system, and multiple ADAS technologies, including Highway Assist, Adaptive Cruise Control, Blind Spot Detection, and 360-degree Surround View Monitoring.

VinFast is also emphasizing after-sales support and ownership assurance as key differentiators in the region. The company offers a 10-year vehicle warranty or 200,000 km, alongside a 10-year unlimited-kilometer battery warranty. Customers additionally receive access to mobile services, roadside assistance, DC fast charging networks, and over-the-air software updates.

As Gulf markets continue embracing electrification and smart mobility concepts, VinFast is seeking to establish itself as a long-term player in the region’s evolving automotive sector. By combining advanced technology, connected vehicle capabilities, and scalable EV solutions, the company is reinforcing its ambition to compete in one of the world’s fastest-changing mobility markets.

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Nintendo plans to lift Switch 2 prices in Japan, the United States, Canada and Europe this year as rising component costs and softer profit guidance cloud the outlook for its flagship console cycle. Kyoto-based Nintendo said the Japanese-language Switch 2 would rise to ¥59,980 from ¥49,980, a 20 per cent increase, while price increases in North America and Europe are scheduled to take effect from September 1. […]

Amazon Web Services has moved to give AI agents the ability to pay for digital services during a task, unveiling Amazon Bedrock AgentCore Payments in partnership with Coinbase and Stripe as technology companies race to build the financial plumbing for autonomous software. The preview launch, announced on 7 May 2026, allows developers using Amazon Bedrock AgentCore to connect AI agents to wallets, set spending limits and let […]

Sarvam has partnered with YCP India to help enterprises move artificial intelligence projects from small pilots into structured, organisation-wide deployments aimed at measurable business gains.

The collaboration brings together Sarvam’s full-stack sovereign AI platform and YCP India’s consulting, digital transformation and execution capabilities. The two companies plan to work with businesses on use-case selection, technology integration, change management and deployment across functions where AI can cut costs, improve productivity or strengthen customer engagement.

The partnership comes as companies across sectors are trying to convert interest in generative AI into practical results. Many organisations have tested chatbots, document automation, coding assistants and customer-service tools, but have struggled to scale them because of legacy systems, data-quality issues, compliance concerns and weak alignment with business priorities. Sarvam and YCP India are positioning their alliance as a response to that gap, with an emphasis on deployment rather than experimentation.

Sarvam’s platform covers language, voice and multimodal systems, with a focus on operating conditions in India, including regulatory requirements, data sovereignty and cost-efficient deployment. That positioning is significant for banks, insurers, retailers, healthcare providers, manufacturers and public-facing enterprises that need AI tools capable of working across languages, accents and workflow environments.

YCP India is expected to bring sector knowledge, programme management and strategy advisory support. The company’s role will include helping clients identify high-impact use cases, redesign workflows, manage adoption within teams and ensure that AI deployments are tied to commercial outcomes rather than isolated technology trials.

The partnership will focus on three broad areas. The first is identifying and prioritising AI opportunities that have clear business value. This could include automating customer queries, improving internal knowledge retrieval, digitising documents, supporting frontline staff or building multilingual service channels. The second is co-delivering integrated solutions that connect Sarvam’s technology stack with enterprise systems. The third is joint execution, where YCP teams work with Sarvam engineers to support implementation and change management.

The timing reflects a wider shift in the AI market. Enterprises are moving from proof-of-concept work to production systems, but the transition requires more than access to a large language model. Companies need governance frameworks, reliable data pipelines, security controls, integration with enterprise resource planning and customer relationship management platforms, and clear accountability for outcomes. Without these elements, AI projects risk remaining confined to innovation teams without affecting day-to-day operations.

Sarvam has emerged as one of the key domestic AI companies building models and applications designed for the country’s linguistic and business environment. Its products include speech-to-text, text-to-speech, translation, document digitisation and conversational AI tools. The company has also been associated with broader efforts to develop sovereign AI capabilities, including foundational models built for secure, population-scale use.

The enterprise opportunity is expanding rapidly. The country’s AI market is expected to grow strongly through 2027, supported by enterprise technology spending, a deepening talent base and rising investment in AI-led transformation. Technology services firms and global capability centres are also pushing generative AI into software development, business process management, IT consulting and customer operations.

For Sarvam, the alliance with YCP India could strengthen access to boardroom-level transformation projects, where decisions are shaped by business value, risk controls and execution capacity. For YCP India, the tie-up adds a technology partner focused on locally relevant AI capabilities at a time when clients are demanding practical deployment roadmaps rather than advisory reports alone.

The challenge will be delivery. Enterprises often face fragmented data, uneven digital maturity and uncertainty over how AI should be governed. Regulated sectors also need clarity on privacy, auditability and accountability when automated systems influence customer interactions or internal decisions. The partnership will have to demonstrate that sovereign AI can be not only locally relevant but also robust, secure and commercially competitive against global platforms.

Cost will be another deciding factor. Many businesses are assessing whether AI systems can deliver enough savings or revenue gains to justify investment in infrastructure, integration and training. Sarvam’s emphasis on cost-efficient deployment could appeal to companies that want AI capabilities without depending entirely on expensive global model providers.

Anthropic has struck a major compute agreement with SpaceX that will give its Claude artificial intelligence platform access to more than 300 megawatts of capacity and over 220,000 Nvidia graphics processors, marking one of the largest infrastructure moves yet in the race to support commercial AI demand. The deal, announced on May 6, gives Anthropic use of all compute capacity at SpaceX’s Colossus 1 data centre within […]

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Perpetual decentralised exchanges are drawing stronger trading volumes but still face a credibility gap with institutional investors, as market participants at Consensus Miami pointed to security risk, identity checks and compliance uncertainty as the main obstacles to wider adoption. The discussion, held under the session title “Perp DEX Explosion: Bullish Volumes & Bear Market Resilience”, reflected a broader divide in digital asset markets. Banks, family offices, hedge […]

Cloud security teams are facing a new credential-theft campaign after researchers identified PCPJack, a worm-like malware framework built to compromise exposed container, database and cloud-native systems while stripping away traces of rival TeamPCP tooling. The framework targets internet-facing Docker APIs, Kubernetes environments, Redis and MongoDB instances, Ray dashboards and vulnerable web applications. Its operators appear less interested in cryptomining, a familiar revenue stream in cloud intrusions, and […]

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Cybersecurity researchers have identified a targeted espionage-style malware campaign that uses GitHub Releases to conceal payload delivery, combining phishing, trusted cloud infrastructure and a fileless Python implant to steal sensitive data from Windows systems. The operation, tracked as Operation HumanitarianBait, begins with phishing emails carrying a malicious Windows shortcut file inside a RAR archive. The lure is built around Russian-language humanitarian aid material, including what appears to […]

Wall Street’s biggest financial groups are expanding digital-asset hiring, signalling that blockchain, tokenisation and crypto-linked trading are moving deeper into mainstream finance after years of caution. BlackRock, JPMorgan Chase and Morgan Stanley have advertised a fresh batch of roles tied to digital assets, blockchain engineering, tokenised products, risk controls and wealth-management infrastructure. The openings span senior product posts, software engineering, fraud-risk oversight, programme management and operations strategy, […]

Cisco has patched a high-severity denial-of-service flaw that could allow unauthenticated attackers to knock key network management systems offline by flooding them with connection requests, raising operational risks for service providers and large enterprises that rely on automated orchestration platforms. The vulnerability, tracked as CVE-2026-20188, affects Cisco Crosswork Network Controller and Cisco Network Services Orchestrator, two products used to manage complex, multi-vendor networks and automate service provisioning. […]

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