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AI & Tech Abu Dhabi's Executive Council has marked a significant step in digital governance by integrating an agentic AI platform into its operations. This move underscores the UAE's commitment to leveraging advanced technology for enhanced decision-making and efficiency within public administration.
By EI Editorial Desk • 20 Sept 2026
AI & Tech Insilico Medicine is expanding its footprint in the UAE, pioneering an AI-generated potential blood cancer treatment. This marks a significant milestone for regional healthcare innovation, underscoring the nation's growing role as a hub for advanced biotechnological breakthroughs and AI applications.
By EI Editorial Desk • 19 Sept 2026
AI & Tech Dubai is set to significantly advance its reproductive health sector with a new programme aimed at enhancing IVF success rates. This strategic initiative underscores the emirate's commitment to leveraging cutting-edge technology and data-driven approaches in healthcare.
By EI Editorial Desk • 18 Sept 2026
AI & Tech Dell Technologies' Mohammed Amin highlights the UAE's strategic drive for sovereign AI. This initiative prioritizes local data residency and operational trust, essential for national security, economic growth, and fostering an independent, ethical AI ecosystem within the Emirates.
By EI Editorial Desk • 17 Sept 2026
AI & Tech ROX has inaugurated a new advanced manufacturing facility in Abu Dhabi, bolstering the UAE's industrial capabilities. The company also signed a strategic MoU with Etihad Airways, aiming to enhance local supply chains and technological innovation within the aviation sector.
By EI Editorial Desk • 16 Sept 2026
AI & Tech Abu Dhabi's AI Everything conference marks a pivotal moment, moving the focus from theoretical AI exploration to tangible, real-world applications across key industries, solidifying the UAE's leadership in practical innovation.
By EI Editorial Desk • 15 Sept 2026
AI & Tech The UAE is set to inject a substantial $46.6 billion into Germany's AI, energy, and industrial sectors, marking a pivotal move to deepen economic ties and foster innovation across critical future-focused industries.
By EI Editorial Desk • 14 Sept 2026
AI & Tech The UAE is recalibrating its ambitious 5GW AI data centre development plans, focusing on bolstering infrastructure resilience. This strategic adjustment aims to ensure sustainable growth and robust operational stability for the nation's burgeoning artificial intelligence ecosystem.
By EI Editorial Desk • 13 Sept 2026
AI & Tech UAE-based Robo.ai is set to establish Alif Maritec, a new venture focused on advanced marine security and intelligent maritime infrastructure. This initiative underscores the nation's commitment to leveraging AI for critical sector innovation.
By EI Editorial Desk • 12 Sept 2026
AI & Tech Abu Dhabi's substantial $100 billion AI investment signals a bold commitment to shaping the future of technology and diversifying its economy. This strategic capital aims to position the UAE as a global leader in artificial intelligence innovation and application.
By EI Editorial Desk • 11 Sept 2026
AI & Tech IHC's strategic acquisition of an 80% stake in Marlan Space marks a significant step into the burgeoning UAE space sector. This move underscores the nation's commitment to technological diversification and positions IHC at the forefront of advanced aerospace innovation.
By EI Editorial Desk • 10 Sept 2026
AI & Tech UAE marketing leaders are increasingly emphasizing the strategic importance of deep design in crafting compelling digital experiences. A recent CMO roundtable highlighted how user-centric design, beyond mere aesthetics, is crucial for brand loyalty and competitive edge in the region's evolving.
By EI Editorial Desk • 9 Sept 2026
AI & Tech Dyson has launched its advanced AI camera toothbrush in the UAE and Saudi Arabia, marking a significant step in the region's smart health technology adoption. This innovation offers personalized oral care through real-time feedback.
By EI Editorial Desk • 8 Sept 2026
AI & Tech A senior Abu Dhabi official recently met with the Chair of AMD, a global leader in AI solutions, signaling the UAE's intensified focus on advanced technology. This high-level engagement underscores the nation's strategic drive to bolster its AI ecosystem and.
By EI Editorial Desk • 7 Sept 2026
AI & Tech Abu Dhabi is set to host the UAE-French Business Forum on September 22nd, a key event designed to deepen economic collaboration and explore new investment avenues. This strategic gathering will focus on strengthening bilateral ties across vital sectors, fostering innovation.
By EI Editorial Desk • 6 Sept 2026
AI & Tech Abu Dhabi is set to host the second Lighting Innovation Summit, a pivotal event driving the conversation on intelligent and sustainable illumination. This summit underscores the UAE's commitment to integrating advanced lighting technologies into its smart city initiatives and broader.
By EI Editorial Desk • 5 Sept 2026
AI & Tech UAE-based AI powerhouse G42 is reportedly seeking a multibillion-dollar funding injection to accelerate its ambitious global expansion and advanced AI development initiatives. This strategic move underscores the nation's commitment to leading the artificial intelligence frontier.
By EI Editorial Desk • 4 Sept 2026
AI & Tech The UAE Cabinet has embraced an advanced AI Advisor System to bolster government decision-making, marking a significant stride in the nation's digital transformation and its ambition to lead in AI-powered governance.
By EI Editorial Desk • 3 Sept 2026
AI & Tech Yolo's swift development of an AI-powered gaming platform in just 24 days underscores the UAE's burgeoning capacity for rapid technological innovation. This achievement highlights the region's commitment to leveraging advanced AI for market disruption.
By EI Editorial Desk • 2 Sept 2026
AI & Tech The global pulpwood market faces unprecedented shifts, driven by digitalization and sustainability. This transformation presents challenges for traditional forest economies but aligns with the UAE's vision for a paperless future and its commitment to circular economy principles.
By EI Editorial Desk • 1 Sept 2026
AI & Tech Abu Dhabi Islamic Bank (ADIB) has appointed Pedro Uria-Recio to spearhead its AI strategy, signaling a significant push towards digital innovation. This move underscores the bank's commitment to leveraging advanced technologies for enhanced customer experiences and operational efficiency.
By EI Editorial Desk • 24 Aug 2026
AI & Tech Abu Dhabi Islamic Bank (ADIB) has appointed a Chief AI Officer, signaling a significant strategic move towards advanced technological integration. This leadership role underscores the UAE's commitment to leveraging artificial intelligence for innovation and enhanced customer experiences in the financial.
By EI Editorial Desk • 23 Aug 2026
AI & Tech The UAE is set to host the Robotics Strategy Forum 2026, a pivotal event poised to shape the nation's future in automation. This gathering will convene industry leaders and policymakers to accelerate innovation and investment in advanced robotics across key.
By EI Editorial Desk • 22 Aug 2026
AI & Tech Abu Dhabi has acquired a significant Jurassic fossil collection, underscoring its growing commitment to cultural and scientific investment. This strategic move enhances the emirate's global standing and diversifies its knowledge economy.
By EI Editorial Desk • 21 Aug 2026
AI & Tech Dubai-born Parkin, fresh from a successful IPO, is strategically expanding its smart parking solutions into Egypt. This move highlights the company's regional growth ambitions and the increasing demand for advanced urban mobility infrastructure across the MENA region.
By EI Editorial Desk • 20 Aug 2026
AI & Tech The UAE's dynamic job market continues its robust expansion, driven by growth in key sectors like technology, finance, and sustainability. Professionals equipped with advanced digital and AI skills, alongside strong soft capabilities, are poised for significant career opportunities across the.
By EI Editorial Desk • 19 Aug 2026
AI & Tech The UAE reinforces its commitment to sustainable finance through a key conference with HKMA, while Qatar advances green mobility with a new EV factory. These initiatives underscore the GCC's drive towards economic diversification and environmental stewardship.
By EI Editorial Desk • 18 Aug 2026
AI & Tech Abu Dhabi's iconic Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque is leveraging cutting-edge technology for its preservation and visitor experience. From advanced material science to AI-powered maintenance, the landmark showcases innovation in safeguarding cultural heritage.
By EI Editorial Desk • 17 Aug 2026
AI & Tech Yuno, an innovative AI firm, has successfully closed a $45 million Series B funding round. This significant capital injection is earmarked for accelerating its expansion across the GCC and advancing its agentic AI capabilities.
By EI Editorial Desk • 16 Aug 2026
AI & Tech Singapore's recent criminalisation of AI-generated explicit images marks a significant step in digital content regulation. This development offers crucial insights for the UAE as it actively shapes its own comprehensive framework for responsible AI governance and online safety.
By EI Editorial Desk • 15 Aug 2026
AI & Tech The UAE has strategically deepened its economic and technological partnerships with American businesses and institutions, fostering significant investment flows and collaborative ventures in key sectors like AI and sustainable energy.
By Sheikha Mahra • 14 Aug 2026
AI & Tech Dubai Municipality is implementing an advanced AI system to automate building permit processes, significantly reducing approval times to mere minutes. This initiative underscores Dubai's commitment to digital transformation and enhancing its business environment.
By Sheikha Mahra • 13 Aug 2026
AI & Tech Abu Dhabi is strategically enhancing its appeal to Indian tourists with a new visa facilitation initiative. This move aims to significantly bolster the emirate's hospitality sector and reinforce the UAE's position as a premier global travel destination.
By Sheikha Mahra • 12 Aug 2026
AI & Tech Space42 and Autonomous A2Z have signed a US$7 million agreement to deploy advanced autonomous mobility solutions across the UAE. This collaboration underscores the nation's commitment to smart city infrastructure and technological innovation in transportation.
By Sheikha Mahra • 11 Aug 2026
AI & Tech An Abu Dhabi hospital is pioneering the use of AI-powered mattresses to revolutionize patient sleep and recovery. This innovative technology offers real-time health monitoring and personalized comfort, marking a significant stride in digital healthcare transformation across the UAE.
By Sheikha Mahra • 10 Aug 2026
AI & Tech UAE's Mubadala Investment Company is reportedly in discussions to back Japan's largest AI data centre, signaling a strategic move to bolster global AI infrastructure. This potential investment highlights the growing role of UAE sovereign wealth funds in shaping the future.
By Penha John • 9 Aug 2026
AI & Tech Abu Dhabi is set to pilot an innovative AI-powered mattress designed to alleviate sleep apnoea, marking a significant step in healthcare technology. This initiative underscores the UAE's commitment to leveraging advanced solutions for public well-being and medical innovation.
By Sheikha Mahra • 8 Aug 2026
AI & Tech Deloitte recently demonstrated its agentic AI solutions in Abu Dhabi, aiming to enhance government efficiency and service delivery across the UAE. These advanced AI systems promise to redefine public sector operations and citizen engagement.
By Sheikha Mahra • 7 Aug 2026
AI & Tech Abu Dhabi-based Aleria is significantly boosting AI infrastructure with the deployment of 16,000 Nvidia AI chips across its data centers in the UAE and US. This move underscores the UAE's strategic commitment to becoming a global leader in advanced AI.
By Sheikha Mahra • 6 Aug 2026
AI & Tech Leading UAE entities, Dubai Residential REIT and Alpha Dhabi Holding, have reported robust financial results, underscoring the resilience and growth potential within the nation's dynamic real estate and diversified investment sectors.
By Sheikha Mahra • 5 Aug 2026
AI & Tech July proved a period of notable dynamism for the UAE's burgeoning AI and tech sector, marked by significant market movements and strategic advancements. This month saw intensified investment, innovative project launches, and evolving regulatory discussions shaping the future landscape.
By Sheikha Mahra • 4 Aug 2026
AI & Tech The UAE is set to overhaul its crude oil pricing strategy to better navigate significant market volatility. This strategic move aims to enhance transparency and stability for producers and buyers in the global energy landscape.
By Sheikha Mahra • 3 Aug 2026
AI & Tech The global race for AI dominance is intensifying, with the UAE firmly positioning itself at the forefront. Strategic investments in infrastructure, talent, and innovation are driving the nation's rapid advancement in artificial intelligence, aiming for a leadership role.
By Sheikha Mahra • 2 Aug 2026
AI & Tech Robo.ai has appointed Dr. Jasem Al-Mansory as CEO of its proposed Alif Holding subsidiary, signaling a strategic move to bolster AI innovation within the UAE. This leadership appointment underscores the nation's commitment to advancing its digital economy and fostering local.
By Sheikha Mahra • 1 Aug 2026
AI & Tech Abu Dhabi-based eVoost AI is expanding its innovative proptech solutions into the Romanian market, marking a significant step in the company's global growth strategy. This move highlights the increasing international reach of UAE-born technology firms and their advanced AI capabilities.
By Sheikha Mahra • 31 Jul 2026
AI & Tech The UAE is bolstering its position as a global AI hub through the National Experts Program. This initiative cultivates high-potential Emirati talent, equipping them with advanced skills to drive innovation and contribute to the nation's ambitious digital transformation agenda.
By Sheikha Mahra • 30 Jul 2026
AI & Tech Ai Everything Abu Dhabi stands as a pivotal event, showcasing the UAE's commitment to AI leadership. It fosters innovation, attracts investment, and accelerates the nation's digital transformation and economic diversification strategy.
By Sheikha Mahra • 29 Jul 2026
AI & Tech Researchers at NYU Abu Dhabi have unveiled a significant scientific breakthrough, identifying a novel mechanism that could pave the way for more effective strategies in the global fight against malaria. This discovery underscores the UAE's growing influence in advanced biomedical.
By Sheikha Mahra • 28 Jul 2026
AI & Tech Abu Dhabi is pioneering a new era of governance with its AI-powered Policy Development Program. This initiative aims to significantly enhance the quality and efficiency of policy-making, leveraging advanced technology to drive data-driven decisions and foster innovation across the emirate.
By Sheikha Mahra • 27 Jul 2026
AI & Tech Coinbase's strategic investment in a tokenized version of an Abu Dhabi sovereign wealth fund marks a pivotal moment for digital assets. This move underscores the UAE's growing role in blockchain innovation and its commitment to integrating traditional finance with the.
By Sheikha Mahra • 26 Jul 2026
AI & Tech A new agreement between TRENDS Barometer and Sorbonne University Abu Dhabi aims to enhance research capabilities and foster a data-driven knowledge economy within the UAE, advancing strategic foresight and innovation.
By Sheikha Mahra • 25 Jul 2026
AI & Tech A landmark $40 billion acquisition of Aligned Data Centers by UAE-based MGX and AIP, alongside BlackRock's GIP, signals a major strategic move to bolster AI infrastructure. This investment underscores the UAE's ambition to lead in the global digital economy.
By Penha John • 24 Jul 2026
AI & Tech As AI increasingly screens job applications, new research reveals that large language models can generate their own biases, potentially amplifying existing human prejudices. This poses significant challenges for fair hiring practices and ethical AI deployment in the workplace.
By Penha John • 23 Jul 2026
AI & Tech A pioneering Indian startup has successfully launched its first privately-developed rocket into orbit, marking a significant milestone for the nation's space ambitions. This achievement underscores the growing commercialization of space and its profound implications for the global technology landscape.
By Penha John • 20 Jul 2026
AI & Tech The UAE 10-year Golden Residency has three natural tracks for AI founders, researchers, and technologists. Here is how the Talented Geniuses, Entrepreneurs, and Specialized Scientists pathways work, what to prepare, and why the AI community is applying in 2026.
By Sheikha Mahra • 19 Jul 2026
AI & Tech In a rapidly evolving digital landscape, staying ahead requires leveraging the right technological assets. This analysis explores essential AI-powered tools and innovative gadgets poised to redefine productivity and operational efficiency for professionals and businesses across the UAE and beyond.
By Penha John • 19 Jul 2026
AI & Tech A new satellite constellation, backed by Google, is set to revolutionize wildfire detection with advanced AI. This innovation promises earlier alerts and more effective responses, enhancing global environmental resilience and sustainability efforts.
By Penha John • 18 Jul 2026
AI & Tech A major global tech firm, HP, has been penalized **1.4 billion INR** by a market regulator for anti-competitive practices involving printer supplies and personal computers. This ruling underscores growing global scrutiny on tech giants to ensure fair market competition and.
By Penha John • 17 Jul 2026
AI & Tech During a Madrid festival set, Lorde warned that AI‑enabled eyewear lacks appeal, sparking debate about consumer acceptance, privacy concerns and the commercial outlook for wearable tech in the GCC and beyond.
By Penha John • 13 Jul 2026
AI & Tech Researchers demonstrate that reinforcement‑learning algorithms can continuously recalibrate quantum processors, reducing error rates and paving the way for more reliable quantum computers, a development that aligns with the UAE’s growing quantum‑tech investments.
By Penha John • 12 Jul 2026
AI & Tech Meta has disabled its Instagram feature that let users generate AI images of public accounts by simply tagging them, after criticism over brand safety and privacy. The move signals tighter controls for creators and advertisers in the Gulf region.
By Penha John • 11 Jul 2026
AI & Tech Balochistan, Pakistan’s largest province, has faced long-standing challenges in accessing basic resources and technology, leading to a struggling rural...
By Penha John • 5 Jul 2026
AI & Tech Anthropic introduced Claude Science, an AI‑driven workbench that unifies fragmented research tools and data sets, promising faster drug design. The launch signals new opportunities for UAE biotech firms and research labs seeking AI‑enhanced pipelines.
By Penha John • 4 Jul 2026
AI & Tech The FAA’s draft rule to permit low‑boom supersonic jets over American airports could reshape long‑haul travel, prompting Emirates, Etihad and regional manufacturers to reassess fleet strategies and market opportunities.
By Penha John • 3 Jul 2026
AI & Tech Z.ai’s open‑weight GLM‑5.2 model is reported to perform on par with Mythos in targeted bug‑finding tasks, prompting UAE security vendors and enterprise IT teams to reassess the emerging AI‑driven threat‑detection landscape.
By Penha John • 29 Jun 2026
AI & Tech Apple’s latest price hikes on Macs, iPads and HomePod Mini reflect the premium it places on AI‑driven capabilities, prompting UAE retailers and enterprise buyers to reassess budgeting and upgrade cycles amid rising technology costs.
By Penha John • 28 Jun 2026
AI & Tech The U.S. Federal Communications Commission is weighing the termination of a $2 billion broadband initiative for schools and libraries, a move that may reshape international ed‑tech investment patterns and prompt Gulf investors to reassess digital‑learning strategies.
By Penha John • 26 Jun 2026
AI & Tech OpenAI and Broadcom have introduced a purpose‑built processor aimed at accelerating large language model inference, a move that could accelerate AI adoption across UAE data centres and spur new opportunities for local tech firms.
By Sheikha Mahra • 25 Jun 2026
AI & Tech The U.S. administration has moved up the deadline for adopting post‑quantum cryptography, urging firms worldwide to replace vulnerable algorithms. The change could reshape compliance costs and risk strategies for crypto players in the GCC.
By Penha John • 24 Jun 2026
AI & Tech Nvidia says its new liquid‑cooled design runs at higher temperatures while slashing power draw and almost eliminating water consumption, a development that could reshape cooling strategies for data‑center operators across the UAE and the wider GCC.
By Penha John • 23 Jun 2026
AI & Tech A stealth‑mode AI firm says it has solved a key mathematical limit that slows large language models, while brain‑computer interface experiments gain momentum, raising strategic opportunities for UAE tech investors and research hubs.
By Penha John • 22 Jun 2026
AI & Tech A new public repository lets developers and rights holders explore millions of tracks used to teach generative AI, shedding light on data practices and prompting regional firms to consider compliance, licensing and innovation strategies.
By Penha John • 21 Jun 2026
AI & Tech Blue Origin’s refurbishment of its launch complex and Relativity’s Mars ambitions highlight shifting dynamics in the commercial space sector, prompting UAE firms to explore partnerships and diversify their satellite‑deployment capabilities.
By Sheikha Mahra • 20 Jun 2026
AI & Tech Barret Zoph, who rejoined OpenAI in January to head enterprise AI sales, has left the company after only five months. His exit raises questions about leadership stability as the firm expands its commercial offerings worldwide, including in the Gulf region.
By Penha John • 19 Jun 2026
AI & Tech Midjourney’s new full‑body ultrasound device signals a shift from creative AI to medical imaging, prompting UAE hospitals and investors to assess how the technology could accelerate diagnostics, lower costs and spark local health‑tech ventures.
By Sheikha Mahra • 18 Jun 2026
AI & Tech HPE’s decision to broaden complimentary VM Essentials licences aims to attract cost‑conscious enterprises, offering a strategic alternative to VMware’s paid offerings and reshaping virtualization choices for businesses across the GCC.
By Penha John • 17 Jun 2026
AI & Tech Isar Aerospace’s repeated postponement of its maiden orbital mission highlights the experience gap facing new launch firms and raises questions about Europe’s ability to compete with emerging providers from the UAE and other regions.
By Penha John • 16 Jun 2026
AI & Tech A Wall Street Journal report links Amazon’s cybersecurity findings to a new US export‑control order that forced Anthropic to suspend its Fable 5 and Mythos 5 services, raising compliance questions for AI developers worldwide, including those operating in the GCC.
By Penha John • 14 Jun 2026
AI & Tech SpaceX’s debut on public markets highlights its AI‑driven satellite and launch services, prompting UAE venture capitalists and telecom operators to reassess exposure to commercial space, data analytics and next‑generation connectivity platforms.
By Sheikha Mahra • 13 Jun 2026
AI & Tech AcuRite has postponed the retirement of its legacy weather‑app, citing technical glitches in the new platform. The move highlights challenges for IoT firms expanding in the Gulf, where reliability and swift support are critical for consumer confidence.
By Penha John • 12 Jun 2026
AI & Tech A recent US lawsuit accusing police of relying on a faulty facial‑recognition system has sparked debate in the UAE about the reliability of similar technologies, prompting regulators and businesses to reconsider deployment strategies and oversight frameworks.
By Sheikha Mahra • 11 Jun 2026
AI & Tech Apple’s latest Siri upgrade lets iPhone owners convert unstructured text, such as emails or flyers, into calendar entries with a single voice command, a feature that could streamline family scheduling and boost productivity across the UAE.
By Penha John • 10 Jun 2026
AI & Tech MyKard.link is a UAE-built free digital business card and link in bio service with an Android app and an iPhone web app, sized for users in Dubai, the GCC, India, and Pakistan who want to retire paper cards without paying a monthly fee.
By Khalid Mir • 9 Jun 2026
AI & Tech The FCC has granted Amazon a waiver that pushes back the deadline for its Leo satellite broadband network, a move that could reshape competition in satellite internet and create new partnership opportunities for telecom operators in the UAE and GCC.
By Penha John • 9 Jun 2026
AI & Tech As AI‑generated posts become indistinguishable from human‑made material, marketers in the UAE face new brand‑safety challenges, prompting demand for detection tools, stricter compliance frameworks and local AI innovation.
By Sheikha Mahra • 8 Jun 2026
AI & Tech A $2 billion data‑center proposal in Shelbyville, Indiana, has sparked local opposition and raised questions about community impact, regulatory scrutiny and investment appetite, issues that resonate with UAE and GCC firms eyeing the fast‑growing data‑center market.
By Penha John • 7 Jun 2026
AI & Tech The recent wave of internet‑fueled humanoid robot videos is reshaping public expectations and prompting investors in the UAE to reassess funding strategies, talent pipelines, and regulatory frameworks for advanced robotics ventures.
By Sheikha Mahra • 5 Jun 2026
AI & Tech Microsoft, Atom Computing and EeroQ each disclosed new milestones in quantum hardware and software, signalling a faster path to practical applications and prompting UAE investors to watch the emerging ecosystem closely.
By Penha John • 4 Jun 2026
AI & Tech M42, a health‑tech venture backed by Abu Dhabi’s sovereign fund, has launched an artificial‑intelligence platform that tailors monitoring, education and medication reminders for chronic kidney disease patients across the UAE, aiming to improve outcomes and reduce hospital visits.
By Penha John • 2 Jun 2026
AI & Tech Abu Dhabi unveiled a $5 billion commitment to joint projects with India, focusing on renewable energy, digital infrastructure and expanded trade corridors, signalling deeper economic integration between the two markets.
By Sheikha Mahra • 1 Jun 2026
AI & Tech The partnership between Hi‑Tech Concrete Products and Abu Dhabi International Pre‑Cast Plant will create a new precast concrete hub in Al Ain, boosting local supply chains, creating skilled jobs and positioning the UAE as a regional centre for advanced construction.
By Sheikha Mahra • 31 May 2026
AI & Tech The partnership between Hi‑Tech Concrete Products and Abu Dhabi International Pre‑Cast Plant aims to boost Al Ain’s precast capacity, supporting UAE construction growth, sustainability goals and the rollout of faster, cost‑effective building solutions.
By Sheikha Mahra • 30 May 2026
AI & Tech Abu Dhabi’s sovereign wealth arm has raised its Bitcoin exposure by nearly 30 % amid a notable retreat by Harvard’s endowment from an Ether‑linked ETF, signalling shifting risk appetites in regional digital‑asset strategies.
By Sheikha Mahra • 28 May 2026
AI & Tech Ajman’s municipal authority has outlined a roadmap to launch 25 artificial‑intelligence programmes across services such as waste management, traffic control and citizen engagement, aiming for completion by September 2026.
By Sheikha Mahra • 27 May 2026
AI & Tech OpenAI is testing a ChatGPT‑powered assistant that can link to users’ bank accounts, automate payments and offer real‑time financial advice, starting with a pilot program involving several UAE financial institutions.
By Sheikha Mahra • 26 May 2026
AI & Tech Abu Dhabi’s home‑grown cryptographic AI platform has been bought by a US technology firm, opening doors to international markets and positioning the UAE as a rising hub for secure‑AI innovation.
By Sheikha Mahra • 25 May 2026
AI & Tech Google could be moving away from its long-standing 15GB free storage policy for Gmail, affecting millions of users. The shift signals a broader monetization strategy as cloud demand grows across the UAE and global markets.
By Penha John • 24 May 2026
AI & Tech A power shortage in Kenya has halted Microsoft’s planned AI data centre, forcing the tech giant to reassess its regional cloud strategy and consider the UAE’s more resilient energy grid as a potential alternative hub.
By Penha John • 23 May 2026
AI & Tech Dubai’s space agency announced a Dh44 billion investment aimed at Mars exploration, asteroid mining research and broader space‑economy initiatives, signalling a push to position the UAE as a regional hub for high‑tech aerospace ventures.
By Sheikha Mahra • 22 May 2026
AI & Tech An audit by BARS Agency found that leading Dubai property and hospitality names are not appearing in major AI search results, even as buyer interest climbs sharply, raising concerns for marketers and investors alike.
By Sheikha Mahra • 21 May 2026
AI & Tech SAP plans to channel $200 million into the United Arab Emirates over the next few years, targeting cloud infrastructure, AI research hubs and talent development programs that could accelerate digital transformation across the Gulf’s fastest‑growing markets.
By Sheikha Mahra • 20 May 2026
AI & Tech The federal transport authority has installed fifty AI‑driven monitoring hubs along key highways, aiming to cut congestion, improve safety and provide real‑time data for planners and commuters across the Emirates.
By Sheikha Mahra • 19 May 2026
AI & Tech Abu Dhabi welcomed delegates from more than 30 nations for the fourth International Autism Conference, positioning the UAE as a hub for research collaboration, policy dialogue and investment in autism‑focused technologies and services.
By Sheikha Mahra • 18 May 2026
AI & Tech Dubai’s law‑enforcement agency has issued a warning after a wave of online clips encouraged reckless consumption of high‑caffeine drinks, urging residents to consider health risks and reminding influencers of their legal responsibilities.
By Sheikha Mahra • 17 May 2026
AI & Tech OpenAI's new $4 billion-backed enterprise services arm folds in UK consultancy Tomoro and positions the lab directly against Accenture and Deloitte for large AI engagements.
By Penha John • 16 May 2026
AI & Tech Oracle bundles xAI Grok 4.3, NVIDIA Nemotron 3 Nano Omni and a prebuilt Accelerator Pack as enterprise demand for ready-to-deploy AI sharpens, anchored by a sovereign-AI deployment for SoftBank.
By Penha John • 15 May 2026
AI & Tech Looking across two weeks of AI announcements, the dominant theme is the rapid industrialisation of agentic AI in regulated industries, not new headline benchmarks.
By Penha John • 14 May 2026
AI & Tech G42's joint AI campus in Abu Dhabi, with OpenAI, Oracle, NVIDIA, Cisco and SoftBank in the stack, is on track to light up its first 200MW block this quarter. A 1GW total is the strategic horizon.
By Sheikha Mahra • 13 May 2026
AI & Tech OpenAI's acquisition of applied-AI consultancy Tomoro positions the lab to capture more of the implementation value chain, not just sell models into someone else's services business.
By Penha John • 12 May 2026
AI & Tech Enterprise customers now make up more than 40 percent of OpenAI's revenue, with the segment expected to reach parity with consumer by year end, according to the company's chief revenue officer.
By Penha John • 11 May 2026
AI & Tech A public warning from Google that attackers are already weaponising AI lands alongside Anthropic's Claude Mythos preview, marking a new phase in cybersecurity strategy.
By Penha John • 10 May 2026
AI & Tech A joint venture between Anthropic, Blackstone, Goldman Sachs and General Atlantic targets large-scale Claude deployment across portfolio companies in financial services and beyond.
By Penha John • 9 May 2026
AI & Tech Microsoft has moved its enterprise agent platform out of preview, giving Office 365 customers a managed surface for building, deploying and governing AI agents at scale.
By Penha John • 8 May 2026
AI & Tech GPT-5.5-Cyber gives vetted defenders a less-restricted model for software vulnerability discovery, while a real-time voice and translation stack extends agents into new operational settings.
By Penha John • 7 May 2026
AI & Tech Abu Dhabi's flagship tech ecosystem crossed 400 active startups and $4 billion in collective funding, while a new pre-seed track and 15 new AI partners signal where the capital wants to spend in 2026.
By Sheikha Mahra • 6 May 2026
AI & Tech Claude for Financial Services arrives with customised agents, a Moody's data partnership and full Microsoft 365 integration, accelerating the lab's positioning as the bank-friendly frontier model.
By Penha John • 5 May 2026
AI & Tech Two of the most-watched AI labs have separately struck large enterprise distribution deals, signalling that the next phase of the market is about getting models into the hands of large incumbent buyers.
By Penha John • 4 May 2026
AI & Tech A larger Gemini Ultra and an updated Gemma open-weights family signal Google's intent to compete on context length, multimodality and intelligence-per-parameter.
By Penha John • 3 May 2026
AI & Tech The first week of May saw a step-change in agentic AI tooling, sovereign-cloud demand and enterprise model adoption, setting the tone for the rest of the month.
By Penha John • 2 May 2026
AI & Tech The Stanford AI Index 2026 places the UAE among the leading global hubs for artificial intelligence, citing strong adoption, rising talent inflows, and expanding institutional support.
By Sheikha Mahra • 1 May 2026
AI & Tech The UAE has set a two-year deadline to deliver 50% of its federal government services through AI agents, putting it on track to be the first country to run public services on Agentic AI at national scale.
By Sheikha Mahra • 1 May 2026
AI & Tech A Pakistani built AI school management system called PakEducate is putting bilingual Urdu and English software into local schools at less than one rupee per student per day.
By Riya Chaudhry • 1 May 2026
AI & Tech Digital Dubai has launched an AI Integration Matrix Framework to bring more structure to how government entities adopt AI across services and operations.
By Sheikha Mahra • 29 Apr 2026
AI & Tech Dubai AI Week 2026 pulled together government leaders, researchers, and AI founders. The themes were practical: agentic AI, sovereign data, and Arabic-first models.
By Khalid Mir • 27 Apr 2026
AI & Tech A digital business card is useful. A digital business card with a built in lead tracker is more useful. MyKard quietly does both, in one free tool.
By Khalid Mir • 26 Apr 2026
AI & Tech The UAE unveiled Falcon Perception, the next step in its sovereign AI roadmap, focused on multimodal understanding for government and enterprise use.
By Sheikha Mahra • 23 Apr 2026
AI & Tech Vertical AI built for one industry is winning over generalist tools in the UAE. PropTech, LegalTech, and Islamic finance are leading the way.
By Sheikha Mahra • 19 Apr 2026
AI & Tech Stargate UAE has begun phase one of its 1GW AI compute cluster. For local startups and researchers, large-scale training is now possible without leaving the country.
By Sheikha Mahra • 17 Apr 2026
AI & Tech Digital Dubai launched AI+, a workforce program designed to make government employees ready to use, manage, and govern AI in their daily work.
By Sheikha Mahra • 15 Apr 2026
AI & Tech G42 and R/GA launched alpha.G42.ai, a prototype that replaces static pages with an adaptive interface generated in real time. Here is a balanced read on what it actually does.
By Sheikha Mahra • 13 Apr 2026
AI & Tech The UAE and the US are jointly building an AI campus in Abu Dhabi with 5GW of capacity. The size is staggering — and so are the implications.
By Sheikha Mahra • 11 Apr 2026
AI & Tech G42 broke ground on a 5GW campus in the UAE that will host OpenAI and other US AI labs. The deal quietly reshapes the global AI infrastructure map.
By Sheikha Mahra • 9 Apr 2026
AI & Tech A new wave of browser first, privacy friendly software is quietly reshaping UAE business operations. InvoiceDubai is a useful case study in how this is playing out.
By Khalid Mir • 8 Apr 2026
AI & Tech The UAE launched an Agentic AI and robotics project aimed at boosting labour productivity. The intent is clear, but the impact will depend on how it is rolled out.
By Sheikha Mahra • 5 Apr 2026
AI & Tech CNTXT AI launched Munsit, an Arabic voice AI platform combining speech recognition and voice generation. It is one of the more serious Arabic-first voice tools yet.
By Penha John • 3 Apr 2026
AI & Tech UAE banks are deploying AI faster than most regional and global peers. The story is not in the marketing — it is in fraud, credit, and customer ops.
By Sheikha Mahra • 30 Mar 2026
AI & Tech AI is already changing how UAE ports, customs, and supply chains work — quietly, and in ways that rarely make headlines but matter for every business.
By Sheikha Mahra • 24 Mar 2026
AI & Tech Doers Summit 2025 opens in Dubai with strong Global participation Over 2,500 innovators & leaders gather at Dubai Silicon Oasis for the Doers Summit,...
By Khalid Mir • 26 Nov 2025
AI & Tech MAIXPO 2026 is bringing the region's largest gathering of AI and marketing professionals to Kuala Lumpur on October 28 to 29. With more than 6,500 expected attendees, 50-plus confirmed speakers, and 50-plus exhibitors, the conference is shaping up as a defining moment for the digital marketing industry across Asia.
By Khalid Mir • 8 Jul 2025
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