Technology

Arab Media Summit 2025 highlights UAE’s commitment to leverage AI technology across sectors

One Million Prompters initiative seeks to elevate AI adoption and empower experts across sectors

UAE tops global rankings in AI readiness, telecom infrastructure, digital content

In 2024, UAE processed 173.7 million digital transactions, engaging over 57 million users effectively

Ajman Department of Finance and Ajman Bank sign strategic deal to boost digital financial integration

The department aims to position Ajman as a leading hub for digital finance in the region

Saudi Arabia’s digital economy contribution to GDP soars to 15.6 percent in 2023

Imports of ICT goods soared to SAR54.9 billion, marking a 19.9 percent increase in 2023

Dubai launches real estate tokenization platform, first in the MENA region

The initiative ensures a secure, transparent investment environment that protects investor rights while promoting market innovation

Qatar partners with Microsoft to launch AI-powered virtual assistants for improved government services

Smart Assistant streamlines processes by providing immediate responses and guidance without direct staff interaction

UAE’s MBRSC, Firefly Aerospace partner to deploy Rashid 2 Rover to far side of moon

The Rashid 2 Rover will join Blue Ghost Mission 2 in 2026, which will be Firefly Aerospace’s second lunar mission

Stargate UAE, the largest AI campus outside U.S. launched by OpenAI, Oracle & Nvidia

The AI Campus will feature 5 gigawatts of capacity and innovative computing resources

OpenAI to acquire Apple designer’s startup for $6.5 billion to create new AI-powered computers

Move aims to leverage expertise for revolutionary products that reshape the tech landscape 

Saudi Arabia launches AI incubator to propel startup growth, digital economic development

The new incubator supports AI startups, enhancing Saudi Arabia's position as a regional innovation hub 

Google launches region’s second AI First Accelerator for Startups to bolster AI innovation

Program provides eligible startups with Google Cloud credits to accelerate the development and deployment of their AI solutions

Make it in the Emirates 2025 Day 3: UAE unveils AI marketplace and industrial innovations

Day 3 featured groundbreaking announcements, strategic partnerships, and innovation-focused initiatives that underscored the nation’s commitment to shaping the future of global industry

Google unveils Gemini AI upgrades, Android XR smart glasses, and new subscription service

Android XR glasses combine augmented reality and AI, offering real-time interaction with the environment 

e&: Financial discipline key to group’s continuing success

e&’s 5-year record-breaking financial results are a powerful testament to the bold vision and dynamic strategy driving the group's performance

Abu Dhabi launches region’s first Earth observation satellite manufacturing hub

Facility will enable the UAE to produce advanced EO satellites independently and strengthen its sovereign space infrastructure

Sheikh Hamdan launches Dubai PropTech Hub to more than double market’s value to over $1.23 billion

Hub aims to attract over AED1 billion investments by 2030, supporting more than 200 PropTech companies

Saudi youth lead AI adoption surge: Over 27 percent use AI tools amid Kingdom’s digital transformation

Kingdom is reinforcing its position as a regional hub for innovation and digital transformation

Ripple expands blockchain payments footprint in UAE with strategic partnerships

In March 2025, Ripple became the first blockchain payment company to obtain DFSA licensing approval

Why digital twins are the future of real estate sales

Digital twins allow designers and developers to plan and test every last detail of a project before a single brick has been laid

GITEX EUROPE x Ai Everything 2025 to highlight Dubai’s leadership in digital transformation, AI

Digital Dubai emphasizes its leadership by showcasing achievements at GITEX EUROPE from May 21 to 23

UAE-based G42 and Italy’s iGenius partner to build Europe’s largest AI computing cluster

Partnership aims to build a high-performance GPU cluster, powered by thousands of NVIDIA Blackwell GPUs

Oracle Health, Cleveland Clinic, and G42 launch AI-based healthcare platform to enhance patient care

The platform will leverage AI and analytics to create secure, scalable, and accessible care models.

AWS and e& launch UAE sovereign cloud to power public sector digital transformation

The service includes extensive oversight from the UAE Cybersecurity Council to guarantee compliance with local regulations