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Layla Mahmoud

Layla Mahmoud

Culture & Society Reporter

Covers: social trends, arts, community stories

Culture & Society Reporter at Gulf N News covering social trends, arts, community stories. Cairo University journalism graduate. Covers arts, social change, and youth culture across the Arab world. Multilingual — Arabic, English, French.

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Cairo University journalism graduate. Covers arts, social change, and youth culture across the Arab world. Multilingual — Arabic, English, French.

layla-mahmoud@gulfnnews.com

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High-tech control room monitors oil refinery processes with distillation towers and energy charts in Gulf facility

Energy

Oil Refinery Processes Handle 1.137M Bpd in Gulf, Fuel $100B Finance

Layla Mahmoud·2 hours ago·3 min read

Abu Dhabi trading floor with Bloomberg screens showing SOXX and IYW charts against skyline

Gulf States

SOXX or IYW: PIF, Mubadala Eye iShares ETFs in $40B AI Push

Layla Mahmoud·10 hours ago·4 min read

Gulf tech lab with swarm AI simulations, server racks, and financial data screens showing crypto prices

China's AI Economy Strategy Draws Over $10B From Mubadala and PIF

Layla Mahmoud·14 hours ago·4 min read

Mubadala Abu Dhabi data center control room with screens showing KLA yield data and AI server racks

KLA Corp Revenue Forecast Beats Estimates 4% on AI Surge

Layla Mahmoud·20 hours ago·4 min read

AWS server racks and dashboards in Dubai Silicon Oasis data center

Amazon Q1 Earnings Beat Drives AWS Gulf Expansion

Layla Mahmoud·22 hours ago·3 min read

DIFC boardroom with crypto charts, Sharia reports, and cloud compliance dashboards against Burj Khalifa skyline

Gulf Community Banks Crypto Adoption Stalls on Sharia Rules as BTC Hits $76K

Layla Mahmoud·1 day ago·4 min read

DIFC lab with bankers reviewing crypto charts and Sharia compliance on terminals amid server racks

70% Gulf Banks Stall Crypto Adoption on Sharia, Legacy Issues

Layla Mahmoud·1 day ago·3 min read

Abu Dhabi trading floor displays VGT vs IYW charts, AI cloud visuals, Fear & Greed at 26 amid Gulf skyline

VGT vs IYW: Gulf Funds Pick VGT ETF

Layla Mahmoud·1 day ago·4 min read

Gulf fund traders monitor US cryptocurrency market charts on Bloomberg terminals with Bitcoin and Ethereum data

US Cryptocurrency Market Hits $3.37T by 2034

Layla Mahmoud·1 day ago·4 min read

Mubadala boardroom scene showcasing UAE OPEC exit-driven tech investment strategies

UAE OPEC Exit Fuels Mubadala $284B Tech Pivot

Layla Mahmoud·1 day ago·3 min read

Abu Dhabi boardroom with AI charts, crypto tickers, and skyline view

AI Geopolitics Tensions Spike: China Blocks Meta Deal, BTC at $77K

Layla Mahmoud·1 day ago·4 min read

Christie's Dubai auction room with NFT Picasso verification, collectors viewing Warhol, provenance screens, and skyline

Texas $1B Crypto-Art Scam Leader Gets 23-Year Sentence, Gulf NFT Alert

Layla Mahmoud·2 days ago·4 min read

Engineers inspect AI server racks in premium data center with energy dashboards and cooling systems visible

Indiana AI Economic Initiative Challenges UAE, Saudi Hubs as BTC Hits $76,190

Layla Mahmoud·2 days ago·4 min read

AI data center in Dubai free zone with AGI safety visuals and Islamic patterns on glowing server racks

OpenAI AGI Guiding Principles: 4 Rules Drive UAE, Saudi $5.3B AI Push

Layla Mahmoud·3 days ago·4 min read

Traders monitoring crypto charts on Bloomberg terminals in DIFC fintech lounge with skyline view and LED panels

Trump's CLARITY Act Warning Sparks $78K Bitcoin Shift to Dubai VARA

Layla Mahmoud·3 days ago·4 min read

DIFC trading floor screens showing XRP at $1.43, BTC charts, and Fear & Greed Index with Burj Khalifa view

Gulf Crypto Gold Rush: XRP Hits $1.43 on Vision 2030

Layla Mahmoud·4 days ago·4 min read

Cybersecurity team analyzes GnuPG post-quantum crypto and quantum threats in Gulf SOC with crypto market displays

GnuPG Post-Quantum Crypto Enters Mainline via Libgcrypt 1.11: Gulf Shields $78K BTC Assets

Layla Mahmoud·4 days ago·4 min read

Eastern Wyoming College auditorium with Wyoming Stable Token presentation, Gulf delegates viewing crypto charts on screen in professional setting

Wyoming Stable Token Shapes Gulf Sovereign Stables as BTC Hits $77K

Layla Mahmoud·4 days ago·4 min read

Glowing AI server racks and monitors in modern Abu Dhabi data center with neural network motifs and tech dashboards

mindmatters.ai AI Review 7 Accelerates UAE, Saudi Cloud AI

Layla Mahmoud·4 days ago·4 min read

Futuristic AI lab in Masdar City with server racks, glowing screens displaying Forbes 2026 AI 50 List, solar panels, and Gulf tech symbols

Forbes 2026 AI 50 List Ranks 12 Gulf AI Firms High

Layla Mahmoud·4 days ago·4 min read

ADGM trading floor with monitors displaying crypto prices, energy feeds, and Gulf skyline at dusk

Trump Crypto Banker Warning Boosts UAE, Saudi Energy Blockchain at $77K BTC

Layla Mahmoud·4 days ago·3 min read

Expats and executives at Scam Jam event with stage speakers, crypto graphics on screen, and hardware wallet demo table

Scam Jam Draws 500 Gulf Expats to Fight Crypto, Romance Scams Amid Fear 31

Layla Mahmoud·5 days ago·4 min read

HNWI examines deepfake video on tablet as advisor monitors BTC $77,300 and crypto fear index on Bloomberg in DIFC banking lounge

Deepfake AI Scams Surge Targeting Gulf HNWIs as Bitcoin Peaks at $77,300 USD

Layla Mahmoud·5 days ago·4 min read

Cybersecurity center monitors deepfake alerts and crypto threats with Gulf skyline view

AI Phishing Scams with Deepfakes Target Gulf Expats as BTC Dips to $77K

Layla Mahmoud·5 days ago·4 min read

Mubadala trading floor with Nasdaq AI charts, Bitcoin tickers, and Gulf tech investment visuals in modern Abu Dhabi office

Nasdaq AI Supercycle Rally Targets $100B Gulf AI Boom: Motley Fool Names 3 Stocks

Layla Mahmoud·Apr 22, 2026·4 min read

Maritime operations center monitors Strait of Hormuz ship tracks and crypto charts at Dubai hub

Strait of Hormuz Crypto Scam Demands $77,593 BTC from Captains

Layla Mahmoud·Apr 22, 2026·4 min read

DIFC trading floor with crypto charts showing Bitcoin dip and market fear amid Gulf finance activity

Kyrgyz Crypto Exchange Hack Disrupts Russian Evasion: BTC Dips to $75K

Layla Mahmoud·Apr 21, 2026·4 min read

DP World Dubai operations center screens show Hormuz maps, BTC charts at $76,450, and phishing alerts amid port cranes

Hormuz Crypto Scam Targets Gulf Shippers with Fake Permits as Bitcoin Hits $76K

Layla Mahmoud·Apr 21, 2026·4 min read

DIFC trading floor screens show BTC $75K USD, crypto derivatives alignment charts against UAE skyline

Gulf Aligns Crypto Derivatives with Spot Markets for 24/7 BTC Trading

Layla Mahmoud·Apr 21, 2026·4 min read

ADGM trading desks with screens showing BTC $75,802, gold charts, Fear Index 33, marina backdrop

Gold-Backed Cryptocurrency Draws Gulf Funds as BTC Hits $75,802

Layla Mahmoud·Apr 21, 2026·5 min read

Abu Dhabi trading desks with Bitcoin $76K charts, Fear Index on Bloomberg terminals in modern Gulf finance hub

Japanese Institutions Cap Crypto at 1% as BTC Hits $76K

Layla Mahmoud·Apr 20, 2026·4 min read

Traders at DIFC desks with Bloomberg screens showing BTC prices and World Cup schedules amid Gulf skyline views

IRGC Crypto Project Invests $200M in Gulf World Cup Tokens

Layla Mahmoud·Apr 20, 2026·4 min read

ADGM professionals analyze Forbes 2026 AI 50 List and Gulf AI investments on screens in modern atrium

Forbes 2026 AI 50 List Spotlights 12 UAE-Saudi Backed AI Leaders with $10B Investments

Layla Mahmoud·Apr 20, 2026·4 min read

Gulf investors analyze crypto charts on trading floor with XRP at $1.41 USD and Fear & Greed at 29

UAE Investors Pivot to New Cryptocurrency as XRP Falls to $1.41 USD

Layla Mahmoud·Apr 20, 2026·3 min read

Riyadh PIF boardroom shows AI 2026 US Midterms forecasts, $40B energy models, crypto charts on advanced screens

AI 2026 US Midterms Trigger PIF $40B Energy Risk Models in Riyadh Simulations

Layla Mahmoud·Apr 19, 2026·4 min read

Engineers analyze AI dashboards on multi-monitors in Mubadala's premium Abu Dhabi data center control room amid glowing server racks

China AI Lead Challenges PIF, Mubadala Data Centers as BTC Tops $74K

Layla Mahmoud·Apr 19, 2026·3 min read

Executives analyze Neo4j graph databases for energy optimization in Abu Dhabi boardroom overlooking skyline

Graph Databases Cut 20% Energy Waste in UAE Cities, Vision 2030: Neo4j CEO

Layla Mahmoud·Apr 19, 2026·4 min read

Cybersecurity team monitors AI threats to ATMs on multi-screen setups in DIFC operations center amid Dubai skyline view

AI Bots Gulf ATMs Strike UAE and Saudi Machines

Layla Mahmoud·Apr 19, 2026·4 min read

Glowing graph AI networks on monitors in Gulf energy command center with skyline view

Graph Databases Gulf AI: Neo4j Drives $80M Smart Cities Surge

Layla Mahmoud·Apr 19, 2026·4 min read

Engineers inspect servers and monitors in a bustling Tier IV data center with raised floors, glowing racks, and control consoles under LED lighting

Opus 4.7 Benchmarks Outperform 4.6 by 18% in Token Efficiency as BTC Dips

Layla Mahmoud·Apr 19, 2026·5 min read

AI sculptures and holographic displays in Dubai Museum of the Future blending Arabic art and neural networks

Gulf AI Ambitions Drive $140B UAE-Saudi Investments

Layla Mahmoud·Apr 19, 2026·5 min read

Engineers monitor AI drone feeds and Gulf maps in UAE defense command center

Machine-Speed Warfare: US-Israel AI Strikes Hit Iran, Bitcoin Drops 1.8%

Layla Mahmoud·Apr 18, 2026·4 min read

Technicians service GPU servers in G42 Abu Dhabi data center with Bloomberg terminals and Masdar skyline view

Gulf AI Boom Faces $40B Pinocchio Critique as Fear Index Hits 26

Layla Mahmoud·Apr 18, 2026·5 min read

Glowing server racks and advanced cooling systems in a cutting-edge Abu Dhabi data center powering the Gulf AI boom

Gulf AI Boom Drives $15B Data Centers, Crypto Index Hits 26

Layla Mahmoud·Apr 18, 2026·4 min read

Fintech professionals analyze Orlando crypto Ponzi warnings on monitors in DIFC atrium with Gulf skyline

US Judge Extends $328M Orlando Crypto Ponzi Probe to 2027

Layla Mahmoud·Apr 18, 2026·4 min read

DIFC trading screens track Hormuz tensions crypto surge: Bitcoin at $77K USD, oil disruption maps, volatility indicators

Hormuz Tensions Crypto Surge: Bitcoin Climbs 3.2% to $77,156 USD

Layla Mahmoud·Apr 18, 2026·4 min read

DIFC trading floor monitors display Bitcoin at $77k and Strait of Hormuz crypto toll updates amid Gulf skyline

Strait of Hormuz Crypto Tolls Drive Bitcoin 3% Rally to $77,213

Layla Mahmoud·Apr 18, 2026·4 min read

Modern trading floor with multi-monitors displaying Bitcoin at $78K and MicroStrategy surge charts, Gulf skyline view, Bloomberg terminals, evoking wealth and tech finance

MicroStrategy Bitcoin Surge Sparks 12% Rally, PIF Eyes Plays

Layla Mahmoud·Apr 17, 2026·4 min read

DIFC trading floor monitors BTC $75K, Fear & Greed 21, Iran cryptocurrency news against Gulf skyline

Iran Cryptocurrency Strategy Pressures Gulf Regulators as Bitcoin Hits $75K

Layla Mahmoud·Apr 17, 2026·5 min read

Traders monitor BTC $74K and Iran sanctions news on Nasdaq Dubai floor amid market activity.

Iran Crypto Sanctions Evasion Revives Gulf Rivalries at $74K BTC

Layla Mahmoud·Apr 17, 2026·3 min read