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27 Apr 202610 Dhuʻl-Qiʻdah 1447 AH

DeepSeek Slashes API Prices, Sets New Low for Large Model Costs

DeepSeek announced significant reductions in API prices on April 26, with the V4-Pro model now priced at 0.025 Chinese yuan per million tokens, the lowest in the market. The discounts apply to all models in the V4 series, with notable reductions in caching scenarios. For instance, the price of DeepSeek-V4-Flash has dropped from 0.2 yuan to 0.02 yuan per million tokens, reflecting substantial technological improvements.

Arab AI Scene

27 Apr 202610 Dhuʻl-Qiʻdah 1447 AH

Deep Seek Launches V4 Model to Compete with OpenAI and Google

Deep Seek, a Chinese company, unveiled its new V4 model on Friday, designed to compete with OpenAI and Google. The V4 model boasts enhanced reasoning and action capabilities, allowing it to operate independently and write code. Founded in Hangzhou, Deep Seek gained recognition after launching its R1 model in 2025. The V4 is open-source, making it accessible to everyone, reflecting China's strategy to compete with the U.S. through openness in AI technologies.

Models

27 Apr 202610 Dhuʻl-Qiʻdah 1447 AH

Announcing our partnership with the Republic of Korea

Google DeepMind has announced a partnership with South Korea to accelerate scientific innovations through advanced AI models. This collaboration aims to leverage cutting-edge AI technologies to expedite research across various fields, including medicine and environmental science. The partnership will focus on developing AI models capable of processing vast amounts of data, enabling scientists to conduct experiments and analyses more quickly and accurately. This initiative will also enhance collaboration between academic and industrial institutions in South Korea and Google DeepMind.

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CPX and SpendConsole join forces to deliver e-Invoicing across the UAE

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Business

Moore Threads Reports Strong Q1 Revenue Growth, Advances 100,000-GPU Cluster Development

27 Apr 202610 Dhuʻl-Qiʻdah 1447 AH

Business

27 Apr 202610 Dhuʻl-Qiʻdah 1447 AH

Moore Threads Reports Strong Q1 Revenue Growth, Advances 100,000-GPU Cluster Development

Moore Threads (688795.SH) released its annual report for 2025 and Q1 2026 results on April 26, showcasing rapid business growth. The company achieved revenues of 1.505 billion yuan (approximately $208 million) in 2025, marking a year-on-year increase of 243.37%. Additionally, net losses decreased by 38.16%, reflecting improved operational efficiency. The strong momentum continued into Q1 2026, with revenues reaching 738 million yuan (about $102 million), a year-on-year rise of 155.35%. Net profits turned positive at 29 million yuan (approximately $4 million), indicating the success of the company's market strategies.

Business

The next phase of the Microsoft OpenAI partnership

27 Apr 202610 Dhuʻl-Qiʻdah 1447 AH

Business

27 Apr 202610 Dhuʻl-Qiʻdah 1447 AH

The next phase of the Microsoft OpenAI partnership

OpenAI and Microsoft have announced a revised partnership agreement aimed at simplifying their collaboration and enhancing clarity for future initiatives. This amendment includes long-term commitments that reflect both companies' dedication to sustainable AI innovation. As demand for AI solutions grows across various sectors, this change positions them to seize new opportunities for growth and expansion.

Infrastructure

Google begins work on its first data centre in Austria

27 Apr 202610 Dhuʻl-Qiʻdah 1447 AH

Infrastructure

27 Apr 202610 Dhuʻl-Qiʻdah 1447 AH

Google begins work on its first data centre in Austria

Google has recently commenced construction on its first data center in Austria, aimed at enhancing AI capabilities and digital infrastructure in the region. Located in Kronstorf, the center will create 100 direct jobs, with thousands more anticipated through construction and suppliers. The project includes initiatives for water recovery and heat reuse, reflecting Google's commitment to sustainability. The center will be equipped for heat recovery, featuring a green roof and solar panels. Once a consumer is identified, heat can be provided free of charge to qualified partners to help reduce carbon emissions in local heat sources.

Agents

Chinese AI robotics startup Anyverse secures new funding to build AI robots

27 Apr 202610 Dhuʻl-Qiʻdah 1447 AH

Agents

27 Apr 202610 Dhuʻl-Qiʻdah 1447 AH

Chinese AI robotics startup Anyverse secures new funding to build AI robots

Chinese AI robotics startup Anyverse has raised over $200 million through multiple funding rounds, supported by Envision and HongShan Capital. This funding round is part of Anyverse's strategy to expand its smart robotics development and enhance its competitive capabilities in the global market. The investments represent a significant step toward innovation in robotics. Anyverse plans to utilize these funds to develop new robotics technologies, which could improve operational efficiency across various industries. This financing reflects the growing interest from investors in the smart robotics sector.

Business

Huawei looks to invest in smart vehicle technology

27 Apr 202610 Dhuʻl-Qiʻdah 1447 AH

Business

27 Apr 202610 Dhuʻl-Qiʻdah 1447 AH

Huawei looks to invest in smart vehicle technology

Huawei has announced plans to invest CNY 18 billion ($2.6 billion) in R&D for smart driving, aiming to enhance its position in China's expanding EV market. Senior VP Jin Yuzhi stated that CNY 10 billion will focus on computing power for AI training. The company plans to scale its total spending in this area to between CNY 70 billion and CNY 80 billion over the next five years. At a preview event, Huawei showcased 38 vehicles equipped with its smart driving and intelligent cockpit technologies, including models from Audi and Toyota.

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Presight awarded landmark contract by Jordanian Ministry to drive digital transformation in the healthcare sector | Invent a Better Everyday | Abu Dhabi, UAE | G42

27 Apr 202610 Dhuʻl-Qiʻdah 1447 AH

Business

27 Apr 202610 Dhuʻl-Qiʻdah 1447 AH

Presight awarded landmark contract by Jordanian Ministry to drive digital transformation in the healthcare sector | Invent a Better Everyday | Abu Dhabi, UAE | G42

Presight has secured a multi-million-dollar contract with Jordan's Ministry of Digital Economy and Entrepreneurship to drive digital transformation in the healthcare sector. This initiative will leverage M42's expertise from successful projects in Abu Dhabi. The project aims to implement innovative technologies and data-driven strategies to enhance healthcare outcomes for Jordanian citizens. Presight will utilize its big data analytics capabilities to deliver advanced solutions for actionable insights.