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AI works best with humanity, suggests NYU professor

People who can find a way to complement AI with their unique human skills and traits may have an edge over people who steer clear of AI altogether, according to NYU professor Arun Sundararanjan.

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Women in Qatar leading the change in digital innovation, sustainability and fashion

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Meet the women in Qatar determined to break glass ceilings and inspiring others to do the same. Whether it’s in science and technology, entrepreneurship or fashion, a diverse group of women are thinking out of the box to empower the people and communities around them.

Business

Starbucks Middle East fires 2,000 workers amid Israel-Hamas boycott

“As a result of the continually challenging trading conditions over the last six months, we have taken the sad and very difficult decision to reduce the number of colleagues in our Starbucks MENA stores,” the company said.

Business

Big oil pays for increasing production despite climate pledges

Companies with some of the most ambitious climate policies are among the worst offenders, finds a new report.

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Markets

Puma stock slides as German sports brand announces €100m share buyback

The buyback programme will launch in March and last for a year, ending in May 2025.

Business

Sony to cut about 900 PlayStation jobs as gaming layoffs continue

The layoffs arrive a month after Microsoft said it would cut nearly 2,000 workers after its acquisition of Activision Blizzard.

Business

Jacob Rothschild, financier from family banking dynasty, dies at 87

The financier was chairman of one of the largest investment trusts on the London Stock Exchange until 2019.

Business

Montenegro court rules to extradite Terraform Labs founder to US

A spokeswoman for the High Court said that Kwon’s lawyers have three days to appeal against the ruling.

Economy

Turkey holds key interest rate at 45% as consumer prices soar

Turkey held its key interest rate at 45% on Thursday as consumer prices rose by nearly 65% in January.

Business

Could Saudi Arabia turn into a hub for building robots in the future?

Saudi Arabia's new investment firm Alat announced four partnerships with global companies as the country makes efforts to turn into a technology manufacturing hub.

Business

Money does grow on trees: Countryside a booming business for many

While farmers across Europe protest high costs and foreign competition, agribusiness investors continue to fortify their positions in the Spanish and European agricultural sector.

Business

Juicy £600 steaks help Salt Bae rake in the millions

Despite its often eye-watering prices, the restaurant group has still had to battle with surging energy bills.

Business

When startups become scaleups: Why do new firms bring in new CEOs?

While startup CEOs focus mainly on assessing market demand and navigating competition in the early business year, scaleup CEOs need to be much more focused on long-term strategy.

Markets

Lower oil and gas prices hit Eni's earnings in the fourth quarter

Shares in Italy's Eni SpA fell on Friday after the company published its latest financial results.

Markets

Lyft shares rocket 62% over a typo in the company's earnings release

Lyft shares jumped 62% after the closing bell on Tuesday thanks in part to a typo in the ride-hailing company’s earnings release that appears to have sent investors' auto-trading algorithms - or “bots” - into a buying frenzy.

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The 26-billion-dollar Valentine’s Day Boom

In partnership with Media City

Many of the biggest brands are poised to profit from Valentine's Day. This ancient tradition has been celebrated in various forms on every continent for hundreds of years. Advances in digital technology are disrupting how companies communicate with couples and create memorable experiences.

Business

Euroviews. Boeing’s tragedy: The fall of an American icon

The combination of a misaligned merger, a lack of in-house skills and experience to run a global network, and other major factors compromised the future of the once-great company, Yves Doz and Keeley Wilson write.

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Skills shortage stands in the way of businesses unlocking AI potential

More than 60 per cent of businesses said AI is the most promising technology, followed by cybersecurity and cloud computing.

Business

UK company profit warnings worse than during 2008 bank crisis

One in five UK companies warns of declining profits as high interest rates take their toll.

Business

Euroviews. Employers, make your employees an office they can’t refuse

The most effective RTO policy is to make working at the office feel more like working from home, Samu Hällfors writes.