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23/11/2025

Just in: AI Defences Escalate While Threats Evolve -

Organizations are deploying artificial-intelligence-driven defences to counter increasingly sophisticated cyber threats as attackers harness the same technology to mount agile attacks. Leaders at major cybersecurity firms say the conflict between defenders and adversaries has entered a new phase, where speed, adaptability and automation are critical.

The security firm Palo Alto Networks -

Organizations are deploying artificial-intelligence-driven defences to counter increasingly sophisticated cyber threats as attackers harness the same technology to mount agile attacks. Leaders at major cybersecurity firms say the conflict between defenders and adversaries has entered a new phase, wh...

23/11/2025

Just in: Bitcoin Eyes $90,000 as Bull Run Gathers Pace -

Bitcoin climbed to just below $88,000, with fresh momentum in the market fuelling optimism among traders and analysts. The broad crypto ecosystem responded in kind, bringing the total market capitalisation close to the $3 trillion mark — a figure emblematic of expanding institutional interest and regulatory shifts. A growing number of market participants now expect the flagship crypto-asset to press higher, although analysts caution that volatility remains elevated and support levels are becoming increasingly critical.

The asset’s ascent has been driven by multiple factors. Anticipation of potential interest-rate easing by the Federal Reserve, combined with favourable regulatory developments in the US, has bolstered investor confidence. Support from institutional flows appears meaningful: large asset-managers and first-time institutional entrants are moving into crypto-related products. Some technical analysts highlight that the jump above $86,000 marks a breakout from prior resistance, reinforcing bullish narratives.

Key support is identified in the $84,000–$86,000 zone. One analyst from block-chain data firm Glassnode warns that a slip below $88,000 could set up a descent back toward that lower band, which would challenge bullish momentum. The same company points out that trading volumes are lighter than during major rallies of the past, suggesting caution until stronger confirmation arrives.

Looking ahead, technical-chart readings suggest a potential push toward $90,000-plus levels, possibly reaching into the $92,000–$100,000 range if momentum holds and major resistance is overcome. Several analysts highlight the $92,000-$93,000 region as a key hurdle, with failure to clear it likely to trigger a thinned advance. Others remain more cautious, pointing to broader macro and regulatory risks.

From a structural standpoint, one scenario treats the move as part of a wave-four corrective bounce, implying that a wave-five surge could follow. Under that model the next leg upward might push toward $100,000+. On the flip side, critics note that weekend trading volumes typically shrink, making such breakouts less reliable and opening the possibility of false moves.

Altcoins are broadly echoing the trend. Ethereum and major tokens have posted gains, though their trajectories remain more muted compared with Bitcoin’s. The dominance of Bitcoin in the crypto-market cap has widened slightly, underlining that many investors remain focused on the primary asset while altcoin sentiment remains cautious.

Regulatory dynamics are playing a significant role. The US Congress and regulators have advanced legislation and guidance that facilitate crypto-asset integration into mainstream financial systems, including retirement-account access and clearer tax/data rules. Such changes are interpreted by institutional investors as de-risking signals that could unlock further flows. -

Bitcoin climbed to just below $88,000, with fresh momentum in the market fuelling optimism among traders and analysts. The broad crypto ecosystem responded in kind, bringing the total market capitalisation close to the $3 trillion mark — a figure emblematic of expanding institutional interest and ...

23/11/2025

Just in: Seaweed-Based Bio-Textile Signals Saudi Fashion Shift -

A pioneering bio-textile crafted from marine algae has been rolled out by the Fashion Commission of Saudi Arabia at the Misk Global Forum in Riyadh, marking a bold step into sustainable fashion. The initiative, termed the Red Sea Seaweed Project, turns algae harvested from the Red Sea into fabric through a collaboration with King Abdullah University of Science and Technology and the fibre-specialist PYRATEX. The unveiling took place during a panel titled “Fabric of the Future: Red Sea Seaweed Textile” and was led by the commission’s CEO Burak Çakmak.

The textile is created by integrating seaweed biomass with Lyocell and organic cotton to form a sustainable fibre. Py­ra­tex’s expertise in seaweed-based fabrics—previously applied in other regions—has been adapted here for local algae species. The venture relies on KAUST’s research unit KAUST Beacon Development to harvest Red Sea algae while maintaining its bioactive properties and supporting a traceable supply chain. Çakmak said the material “marks a defining moment in our journey to build a future-ready sustainable fashion ecosystem. By transforming a local natural resource into a fully traceable, sustainable textile, we are demonstrating the power of science, creativity and industry working together.”

KAUST’s involvement builds on its broader algal biotechnology work, including the DABKSA initiative set up with the Ministry of Environment, Water and Agriculture to establish local algae-based industries. That scheme originally focused on animal feed, but now its marine-species work is feeding into fashion applications. PYRATEX’s page confirms seaweed-based fabrics offer anti-irritation and skincare benefits—though that model was previously developed in Iceland.

The project is designed not only as a material innovation but as a symbol of economic diversification. The Fashion Commission says it aims to strengthen the Kingdom’s domestic fashion ecosystem by embedding sustainability principles and leveraging local resources. The Lab, the commission’s in-house development studio, converted the seaweed fibre into wearable garments, emphasising full supply-chain transparency.

Analysts note that the fashion industry globally is under rising pressure to reduce its environmental footprint. The Guardian estimated the sector accounts for up to 10 per cent of global greenhouse-gas emissions. By tapping coastal biomass, the Saudi initiative could offer a distinct regional advantage. The Red Sea region’s marine environment provides access to algae species adapted to high salinity and heat, meaning less intensive cultivation may be required. KAUST’s earlier trials with extremophile algae in desert conditions underline that point.

However, questions remain about how the new textile will scale commercially and how its sustainability claims will hold in full life-cycle analyses. Industry watchers emphasise that adopting bio-based textiles is only part of the solution; supply-chain energy use, water consumption, and end-of-life recyclability also matter. The Fashion Commission acknowledged those challenges in its public statement but noted this is a “first step” in a broader innovation roadmap.

Beyond the material itself, the move aligns with broader strategic priorities such as Vision 2030 and the Saudi Green Initiative, which call for economic diversification and sustainable development across the Kingdom. It also positions Saudi fashion as a player in the global sustainability agenda, where brands are looking for story-driven innovation and regional supply-chain transparency. The Fashion Commission’s statements emphasise that this home-grown development can contribute meaningful solutions to the global fashion landscape. -

A pioneering bio-textile crafted from marine algae has been rolled out by the Fashion Commission of Saudi Arabia at the Misk Global Forum in Riyadh, marking a bold step into sustainable fashion. The initiative, termed the Red Sea Seaweed Project, turns algae harvested from the Red Sea into fabric th...

23/11/2025

CPA Australia Survey: Increasing AI Adoption Reshapes Future Roles in Accounting Industry and Rises Data Concerns in Hong Kong - - https://thearabianpost.com/cpa-australia-survey-increasing-ai-adoption-reshapes-future-roles-in-accounting-industry-and-rises-data-concerns-in-hong-kong

22/11/2025

Just in: Major supply-chain breach hits Salesforce via Gainsight apps -

Cloud-software giant Salesforce has announced that it is investigating unauthorised activity involving applications published by vendor Gainsight, which may have enabled access to customer data through the Salesforce platform. The firm said it revoked all active access and refresh tokens related to the Gainsight apps and temporarily removed those applications -

Cloud-software giant Salesforce has announced that it is investigating unauthorised activity involving applications published by vendor Gainsight, which may have enabled access to customer data through the Salesforce platform. The firm said it revoked all active access and refresh tokens related to....

21/11/2025

Just in: Google Sets New Compute Growth Target -

Google’s top infrastructure executive has informed staff that the company must double its artificial-intelligence compute capacity every six months to keep pace with escalating demand. Amin Vahdat, vice-president of AI infrastructure at Google Cloud, stated that this rapid expansion is critical if the company is to achieve the next “1,000×” -

Google’s top infrastructure executive has informed staff that the company must double its artificial-intelligence compute capacity every six months to keep pace with escalating demand. Amin Vahdat, vice-president of AI infrastructure at Google Cloud, stated that this rapid expansion is critical if...

21/11/2025

Just in: Abu Dhabi Opens $54 Billion Infrastructure Pipeline -

Abu Dhabi’s infrastructure expansion enters an ambitious phase with the Abu Dhabi Projects and Infrastructure Centre announcing a capital-projects pipeline valued at US$54 billion over the next five years, and ambitions to double the size of this programme by 2040. Officials described the initiative as a broad invitation to -

Abu Dhabi’s infrastructure expansion enters an ambitious phase with the Abu Dhabi Projects and Infrastructure Centre announcing a capital-projects pipeline valued at US$54 billion over the next five years, and ambitions to double the size of this programme by 2040. Officials described the initiati...

21/11/2025

Falconeer’s Full Remaster Lands Free for All - - https://thearabianpost.com/falconeers-full-remaster-lands-free-for-all

20/11/2025

Just in: Will India’s Nifty be the emerging market’s Cinderella in 2026? - Matein Khalid

India’s NSE Nifty scaled a milestone on Dalal Street this morning, rising 160 points as I write to 26205. This has little to do with Nvidia/Jensen Huang’s fabulous guidance last night and everything to do with global fund managers attracted Asia’s Cinderella EM of 2025 by the BJP’s supply -

Matein Khalid India’s NSE Nifty scaled a milestone on Dalal Street this morning, rising 160 points as I write to 26205. This has little to do with Nvidia/Jensen Huang’s fabulous guidance last night and everything to do with global fund managers attracted Asia’s Cinderella EM of 2025 by the BJP...

20/11/2025

Just in: UAE Launches Space-Ground Quantum Network -

A collaboration between the Technology Innovation Institute and Space42 will deliver the first space-to-ground quantum-communication network in the United Arab Emirates, signalling a significant step in national cyber-security strategy. The partnership, unveiled at the Dubai Airshow, brings together TII’s advanced research into Quantum Key Distribution and Space42’s satellite -

A collaboration between the Technology Innovation Institute and Space42 will deliver the first space-to-ground quantum-communication network in the United Arab Emirates, signalling a significant step in national cyber-security strategy. The partnership, unveiled at the Dubai Airshow, brings together...

20/11/2025

Just in: FAB gears up for landmark USD-AT1 issuance -

First Abu Dhabi Bank has mandated a group of global and regional banks to arrange investor calls on Wednesday, 19 November, signalling the preparation of a benchmark USD-denominated Additional Tier 1 capital issuance. The Abu Dhabi-based lender, rated Aa3 by Moody’s and AA- by both S&P and Fitch, is targeting a fixed-rate, resettable perpetual instrument with a non-call six-year structure, expected to be rated Baa3 by Moody’s, subject to market conditions.

FAB has appointed Abu Dhabi Commercial Bank, Barclays, Emirates NBD Capital, itself, HSBC and Standard Chartered Bank as joint lead managers and bookrunners for the issuance, reflecting a strong syndicate backing. According to institutional-market briefings, the period of investor calls is intended to gauge pricing, demand, and issuance size ahead of launch.

This move marks FAB’s first benchmark AT1 issuance in approximately five years and comes as the bank seeks to bolster its capital buffer amid evolving regulatory expectations. Market-specialist commentary notes that such securities serve a dual purpose: providing permanent capital that counts towards Tier 1 regulatory ratios while offering issuers the flexibility of a call option after a set period — in this case six years — to redeem, subject to certain conditions.

FAB’s prior issuance of a senior green bond earlier this month — a €850 million deal priced at mid-swaps plus 70 basis points after opening at plus 100 basis points — underlined its readiness to access capital markets. That deal illustrated investor appetite for the bank’s funding instruments and the bank’s willingness to tap diverse instruments and jurisdictions. The proposed AT1 issuance broadens FAB’s capital-raising toolkit further.

In assigning an expected rating of Baa3 by Moody’s for the proposed issue, the bank is effectively targeting the lowest investment-grade category from that agency for this level of instrument. Such ratings reflect the subordinated nature of AT1 securities; they rank lower than senior debt in the creditor hierarchy and often incorporate features such as coupon discretion and loss-absorption mechanisms — factors that carry higher credit risk for investors compared to senior bonds.

Emerging-markets commentators note that demand for Gulf-region AT1 securities has been relatively scant over the past year as investors have weighed macro-economic headwinds, rising interest-rate environments and regulatory adjustments. The Gulf region’s total primary issuance of bonds and sukuk for the first quarter of the year was reported at USD 51.5 billion, down from USD 55.5 billion in the same period a year prior; within this, financial-institution capital instruments formed a subset of activity. Nevertheless, select banks continue to tap issuance windows that align with investor sentiment.

For FAB, the timing appears strategic: the bank’s common equity Tier 1 ratio stands at 13.7 per cent — a figure comfortably above its internal threshold of 13.5 per cent but lower than the 14.3 per cent recorded a year earlier. This suggests room for issuing capital-absorption securities like AT1 to reinforce buffers without triggering market concern. Regulatory changes also loom: UAE banks are due to face a 50-basis-point increase in the counter-cyclical buffer next year, which will raise total capital requirements and heighten the capital-management imperative.

Investor calls scheduled on 19 November are expected to cover structuring options, timing of launch, target size and investor syndication. Initial market commentary anticipates that FAB may aim for a headline size in the region of USD 750 million — consistent with its last AT1 benchmark in 2020 — although precise sizing will hinge on demand and market dynamics.

The joint bookrunners assemble a strong global footprint: Barclays, HSBC and Standard Chartered provide global investor access while Emirates NBD Capital and Abu Dhabi Commercial Bank offer regional distribution strength. That reflects FAB’s dual aim of tapping both GCC-based and international institutional investors. Market observers believe that if oversubscription builds, pricing could tighten relative to initial guidance and the syndicate may consider increasing sizing accordingly. -

First Abu Dhabi Bank has mandated a group of global and regional banks to arrange investor calls on Wednesday, 19 November, signalling the preparation of a benchmark USD-denominated Additional Tier 1 capital issuance. The Abu Dhabi-based lender, rated Aa3 by Moody’s and AA- by both S&P and Fitch, ...

19/11/2025

Just in: Google parent’s shares race to new peak -

Shares of Alphabet Inc., the parent company of Google, surged to record territory on Wednesday as investors responded to strong underlying business momentum and easing regulatory concerns. The company’s Class A share climbed above $300 for the first time in intraday trading, a notable milestone for the tech heavyweight. -

Shares of Alphabet Inc., the parent company of Google, surged to record territory on Wednesday as investors responded to strong underlying business momentum and easing regulatory concerns. The company’s Class A share climbed above $300 for the first time in intraday trading, a notable milestone fo...