Topic: artificial intelligence
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DMCC Hits 1,000 Chinese Firms Milestone Amid Tech Boom
DMCC has reached a milestone with its 1,000th Chinese company, highlighting the strong and growing trade relationship between the UAE and China, as showcased during a roadshow in key Chinese cities. Chinese companies in DMCC are growing rapidly, with double-digit annual increases, particularly in...
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Qatar Celebrates Digital Leaders at 2025 Business Awards
The Qatar Digital Business Award 2025, held under the patronage of HE Minister Mohammed bin Ali Al Mannai, recognized leaders in digital innovation and transformation, celebrating contributions to Qatar's digital evolution. HE Al Mannai highlighted that emerging technologies like AI and cloud com...
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Dubai's Museum of the Future Launches Urban Future Week
Dubai’s Museum of the Future and Dubai Municipality will host Urban Future Week on November 10–11, 2025, bringing together global leaders to explore resilient, sustainable, and inclusive urban development through technology and governance. The event will focus on key themes like urban resilience,...
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DHS Plans AI Surveillance Trucks for Homeland Security
The US Department of Homeland Security is deploying autonomous mobile surveillance trucks equipped with AI, cameras, and radar to enhance border monitoring in remote areas beyond fixed installations. These Modular Mobile Surveillance System (M2S2) vehicles use computer vision trained on millions ...
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Dubai Live: Real-Time City Management Launched at Gitex 2025
Dubai Municipality has launched Dubai Live, a real-time city management platform that integrates AI, Digital Twin technology, and predictive analytics to oversee municipal activities and urban systems. The platform centralizes citywide information, enabling monitoring of urban operations, trackin...
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MECES 2025 Dubai: AI Innovations for Smart Living
MECES 2025 Dubai, themed "AI For All," will showcase AI innovations in smart homes and personal electronics, featuring major industry leaders like Haier and Hisense. The event highlights green technology and sustainable innovations, including energy-efficient appliances and systems that integrate...
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UAE's Industry 4.0 Boom Fuels Manufacturing Growth
The UAE's manufacturing sector grew by 7.7% in Q1 2025, contributing 13.4% to non-oil GDP, driven by Industry 4.0 technologies and digital transformation initiatives. Industry leaders at the Sharjah Investment Forum highlighted the adoption of AI, IoT, and robotics, emphasizing predictive mainten...
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DroneShield Enhances Airspace Security with ADS-B Integration
DroneShield has integrated ADS-B technology into its detection ecosystem, enabling clear distinction between conventional aircraft and drone threats for enhanced airspace security. The integration with the DroneSentry-C2 platform provides a unified view of manned and unmanned aerial activities, r...
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Diamond Cooling: The Future of High-Performance Chips
Modern computing's rapid advancement enables sophisticated AI systems, but faces significant thermal management challenges due to intense heat from high-performance chips. Diamond emerges as a promising solution due to its superior thermal conductivity and electrical insulation, with recent break...
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DLD and Microsoft Transform Customer Experience with AI
The Dubai Land Department and Microsoft have partnered to create a unified platform using Microsoft Dynamics 365 CRM, integrating all service channels for a seamless customer experience and improved satisfaction. This initiative employs intelligent automation and AI-driven recommendations to enha...
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Dubai Ports Debuts First Smart Drone System to Boost Safety
The Dubai Ports Authority has launched "Port Eye," an autonomous drone system using AI and 4K thermal imaging to enhance safety, inspections, and environmental monitoring in Dubai's ports. This system significantly reduces inspection times from four hours to fifty minutes and improves efficiency ...
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Abu Dhabi's RAAD Smart Vehicle: AI-Powered Emergency Response
Abu Dhabi has launched the RAAD smart vehicle, a multi-mission platform integrating AI, robotics, and drones to enhance emergency response, marking a regional first in comprehensive emergency technology. The vehicle supports strategic goals to improve response efficiency and on-site command, alig...
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Expand North Star 2025: Dubai's Role in Digital Entrepreneurship
Expand North Star 2025 reinforced Dubai's status as a global hub for digital entrepreneurship and technology, hosting the world's largest startup and investor gathering to foster the digital economy and strategic partnerships. The event featured strong local and international participation, with ...
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Oman Tech Summit: AI's Impact on Education & Research
The Oman Technology Summit (OTS25) highlighted AI's role in reshaping education and research, supporting the nation's digital transformation under the patronage of the Minister of Higher Education, Research and Innovation. Key discussions focused on integrating AI into curriculum, research, and g...
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Oman Launches Hadatha Center to Boost Cybersecurity and Digital Independence
Oman has inaugurated the Hadatha Center for Cybersecurity Manufacturing to strengthen national cyber defenses and promote digital autonomy, marking a key step in building a resilient digital economy. The center, led by the Ministry of Transport and Middle East College, aims to position Oman as a ...
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Kyndryl & Auj: Digital Innovation for Saudi Aviation
Kyndryl and Auj have formed a strategic partnership to accelerate digital transformation in Saudi Arabia's aviation sector, aligning with Saudi Vision 2030 goals for efficiency, sustainability, and passenger experience. The collaboration combines Kyndryl's expertise in IT, AI, and cybersecurity w...
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Sheikh Mohammed Orders GITEX 2026 to Become World's Largest Tech & AI Event
GITEX TechCation 2026 aims to become the world's largest technology and AI event, transforming Dubai into a premier innovation hub through a citywide celebration of tech, investment, and lifestyle. The event is scheduled for December 7-11, 2026, at Expo City Dubai, supported by a strategic partne...
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Algeria Launches Africa's Largest AI and Tech Innovation Hub
Algeria is launching Africa's largest R&D facility to accelerate technological progress and boost the continent's artificial intelligence capabilities, as announced by Minister Sid Ali Zerrouki. The center will serve as a national innovation engine, supporting young researchers, startups, and ent...
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Morocco Unveils Digital Transformation Plan to U.S. Tech Leaders
Morocco has launched its Digital 2030 strategy to become a leading technology hub, focusing on cybersecurity, AI, and digital government to drive socioeconomic progress and modernization. The strategy targets increasing the digital economy's GDP contribution to 6% and creating 240,000 specialized...
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Essential Marketer Skills for 2026 Success
Marketers must develop a versatile skill set blending technical expertise with creativity and interpersonal skills to adapt to rapid technological changes and shifting consumer expectations. Essential technical skills include data literacy for predictive analytics, AI and automation for efficienc...
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Australia's 2024-2025 Cyber Threat Report Reveals Key Security Trends
Australia is experiencing a sharp increase in cybersecurity threats, driven by its growing reliance on internet-connected technology and targeting by both criminal and state-sponsored actors, leading to significant financial losses and a rise in incidents. State-backed cyber actors and cybercrimi...
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Dubai, Oracle Partner to Boost AI Skills and Innovation at GITEX 2025
Dubai has partnered with Oracle to accelerate its digital transformation by focusing on innovation and skills development for government personnel and the community. The collaboration includes specialized training programs to enhance digital literacy, operational efficiency, and foster a culture ...
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Dubai Customs Debuts AI Platform for Real-Time Customer Feedback
Dubai Customs has launched an AI-powered "Voice of Customer" platform to instantly collect and analyze client feedback, reducing manual tasks and improving customs processing efficiency. The platform uses predictive analytics to monitor customer attitudes in real-time and transforms feedback from...
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Saudi Arabia's 4IR Industrial Transformation Surge
Saudi Arabia is transforming its industrial sector through advanced technologies and strategic initiatives as part of its long-term economic vision, focusing on diversification, infrastructure, and talent development. The adoption of Fourth Industrial Revolution technologies like AI, IoT, robotic...
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UAE's IOPn Launches World's First Blockchain Citizenship with São Tomé
The UAE and São Tomé and Príncipe have launched the world's first blockchain-powered Citizenship-by-Investment program, managed through STPSA and IOPn. This initiative utilizes Emirati-developed blockchain, AI, and cloud technologies to ensure transparency and security while boosting the UAE's in...
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MBRHE Adopts Oracle AI on Azure to Streamline Housing Services
MBRHE has integrated Oracle Database@Azure to enhance its digital infrastructure, improving efficiency in planning, project management, and customer services while supporting the Dubai Urban Plan 2040. This initiative combines Oracle Cloud Infrastructure and Microsoft Azure to boost operational p...
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Kuwait Unveils AI & Digital Transformation Strategy
Kuwait is prioritizing artificial intelligence and digital transformation as key elements of its national strategy, focusing on upgrading digital infrastructure and enhancing government efficiency. The nation is developing policies and regulatory frameworks to ensure ethical AI use, strong cybers...
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Unlock Australia's Energy Future with Communications Mining
Australia's energy and mining sectors are adopting agentic automation, where AI collaborates with human teams to manage unstructured communications, addressing inefficiencies in operational activities like procurement and compliance. Unstructured communications in these industries cause significa...
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AI & Trust: The Future of Customer Engagement
AI is transforming customer engagement by enabling context-aware interactions that anticipate needs, moving beyond simple messaging to build deeper relationships through intelligent, memory-driven systems. Effective AI implementation relies on trustworthy, integrated customer data to deliver pers...
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Nokia Bell Labs Breaks Ground on New Jersey Headquarters
Nokia Bell Labs is establishing a new headquarters in New Brunswick, New Jersey, marking a significant chapter as it celebrates its 100th anniversary and continues its legacy of innovation. The ten-story HELIX 2 facility, set to open by 2027, is part of an innovation district designed to foster c...
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Pakistan, UAE Forge AI & Cybersecurity Pact at GITEX 2025
Pakistan and the UAE have established a strategic partnership focusing on artificial intelligence, digital governance, and cybersecurity, following high-level discussions at GITEX Global 2025 in Dubai. Pakistan's Digital Nation vision aims to position the country as a regional innovation hub, sup...
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Boosting UAE's Cyber Security and Digital Innovation
GITEX GLOBAL is a key event for the UAE, establishing it as a global hub for technology and cybersecurity by bringing together international leaders and innovators. The event emphasizes advanced technologies like AI and quantum computing, highlighting their dual potential for innovation and new s...
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Sheikh Mohammed Opens Gitex Global 2025, Highlights UAE's Tech Progress
Gitex Global 2025, inaugurated by Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, emphasizes the UAE's commitment to leveraging cutting-edge technologies to build a robust digital economy, with Dubai aiming to contribute AED100 billion annually from digital transformation by 2033. The event has evolved in...
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Patient Safety at Risk: The Hidden Cost of Hospital Hacks
Nearly all U.S. healthcare organizations experienced multiple cyberattacks in the past year, primarily involving ransomware, cloud account takeovers, and supply chain compromises, posing a direct threat to patient safety. These cyber incidents severely disrupt patient care, with 72% of providers ...
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UAE Boosts Maritime Safety with Advanced Satellite Tech at GITEX 2025
The UAE is enhancing maritime safety and efficiency through a partnership between its Ministry of Energy and Infrastructure and the Mohammed Bin Rashid Space Centre, utilizing satellite technology for monitoring vessel traffic and environmental changes. This collaboration will develop intelligent...
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UAE Leads Cybersecurity and Digital Innovation at GITEX 2025
The UAE is showcasing its leadership in cybersecurity and digital innovation at GITEX GLOBAL 2025, emphasizing international cooperation and investment in its growing digital ecosystem. Key technologies highlighted include artificial intelligence, quantum computing, and advanced cybersecurity, wh...
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NiCE Customers Lead CX AI Adoption, Transforming Experiences
Businesses are using CX AI technology to significantly reduce customer wait times, improve service quality, and enhance employee effectiveness in interactions. Companies like PayPal, Fairstone, and FedPoint have implemented AI solutions to automate processes, boost customer engagement, and achiev...
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Emirati Youth Drive Digital Future at Expand North Star 2025
Expand North Star 2025, organized by the Dubai Chamber of Digital Economy, highlights Emirati youth presenting innovative digital solutions and serves as a platform for local talent to gain international exposure. The event features the Emaratipreneur showcase, focusing on advanced technologies l...
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Dubai Land Department's 19-Year Digital Journey at GITEX 2025
DLD is showcasing its nearly two decades of digital leadership at GITEX Global 2025, introducing new digital solutions and strategic partnerships to enhance service efficiency and market transparency in Dubai's real estate sector. The department has long integrated advanced technologies like AI a...
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UAE Pours $12 Billion Into Booming Private Space Sector
The United Arab Emirates is investing $12 billion into its private space industry to strengthen its global position through a collaborative model of government support and private enterprise. The UAE's space sector is experiencing significant growth, with a doubling of SME participation and incre...
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Inspiring Your Kids to Love STEM Despite an Uncertain Future
Inspiring a lasting passion for STEM in children is essential, often starting with sparks of curiosity that can lead to lifelong pursuits, as illustrated by the author's personal journey from a lightsaber dream to a career in physics. Today's students face unique challenges, including shifts in r...
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Saudi Arabia's $708B E-Commerce Boom: AI, Youth & Digital Payments
Saudi Arabia's digital marketplace is projected to reach a $708.7 billion valuation by 2033, driven by high internet and smartphone penetration, AI adoption, and a shift to digital payments, supported by a young, tech-savvy population and Vision 2030 initiatives. Mobile commerce dominates online ...
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AI's Critical Role in Modern Cybersecurity
AI enhances cybersecurity by processing large data volumes, identifying anomalies, and automating tasks to defend against sophisticated threats. Cybercriminals use AI for automated attacks and stealthy techniques, requiring equally advanced defenses to counter them at machine speed. AI addresses ...
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Apple Pauses Vision Pro Lite for Smart Glasses Focus
Apple is accelerating development of smart glasses and has paused work on a more affordable Vision Pro headset, reallocating resources to compete in the smart glasses market. The company plans at least two smart glasses models, including a display-less version for 2027 and an advanced display-equ...
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Gitex Global 2025: AI Breakthroughs Take Center Stage
Gitex Global 2025 in Dubai is the world's largest tech and AI showcase, focusing on biotechnology, quantum computing, and semiconductors to address global challenges like disease and sustainability. The event unites over 6,800 enterprises and 2,000 startups from 180 nations, featuring industry le...
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Kuwait Expands Digital Skills Program with Google Cloud
Kuwait has launched the second phase of its national digital skills program in partnership with Google Cloud, focusing on training in cloud computing, AI, and cybersecurity to build a knowledge-based economy. The initiative aims to enhance government efficiency and public services, supporting Kuw...
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Senegal 2025: Africa's Next Digital Hub Investment Forum
Senegal is rapidly becoming West Africa's premier digital investment hub, driven by its "New Deal Technologique" strategy and a US$10 million partnership with the Gates Foundation to prioritize technology in economic growth. The Forum Invest in Senegal 2025 will highlight this vision, featuring a...
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Qatar Boosts Tourism with Digital SME Workshop
Qatar is conducting digital workshops for local SMEs in tourism and hospitality as part of the SMEs Go Digital Program to integrate advanced technologies and AI into their operations. The initiative provides comprehensive support including digital readiness evaluations, customized transformation ...
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Toyota Invests $1.5B More in Startup Funding Across All Stages
Toyota is investing $1.5 billion in startup funding to drive innovation in mobility, AI, climate technology, and industrial automation, integrating these into future projects like Woven City. The company has established Toyota Invention Partners with $670 million to support early-stage Japanese s...
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Ooredoo Kuwait Partners with Diplomatic Institute for Digital Transformation
Ooredoo Kuwait and the Saud Al-Nasser Al-Sabah Diplomatic Institute have formed a partnership to advance Kuwait's digital transformation and support Kuwait Vision 2035 through public-private collaboration. The collaboration will utilize Ooredoo's expertise in communications, AI, and media to mode...
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