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Dubai World Trade Centre’s top May events: Focus on crypto, tech and e-commerce

Discover key events in interior design, travel, media, and e-commerce this May

Visa introduces AI shopping agents powered by OpenAI, Microsoft

Visa CEO emphasized the need for secure AI-enabled payments in evolving commerce landscape

Bitcoin surges above $96,880 as market shows signs of recovery, investor confidence grows

Increased trading volumes signal renewed bullish sentiment among both retail and institutional investors.

Google’s new AI Mode offers innovative search capabilities to rival ChatGPT and Meta

The new AI Mode delivers a conversational interface for dynamic exchanges and user engagement 

Meta stock surges following strong Q1 2025 earnings report

Meta generated 42.31 billion percent in revenue and EPS of 6.43 percent, surpassing expectations

Digital Zero Four debuts as Dubai’s first national company for smart logistics transformation

Company aims to transform commercial operations and boost global economic growth significantly 

Secure enterprise browser adoption to reach 25 percent among organizations by 2028: Gartner

Web browsers are key access points for corporate applications, requiring enhanced security 

Meta AI app launches: Users can now manage daily AI interactions all in one place

Users can switch between voice and text controls easily, customizing their AI experience as desired

Sheikh Khaled meets with OpenAI’s Sarah Friar to explore latest AI solutions

Sheikh Khaled emphasised the significance of harnessing AI to drive innovation and shape the future

Upcoming mega projects in Dubai 2025

Projects will boost tourism and real estate, improving lifestyles for residents and visitors alike

UAE MoHRE, ADIB launch instant digital wallet for corporate payments

Corporate customers can now make instant payments for MoHRE services through the new wallet 

Abu Dhabi to launch city-wide face recognition system in hotels

The first phase of the full rollout will commence across five-star hotels in Abu Dhabi, Al Ain and Al Dhafra

New UAE stablecoin initiative to empower businesses with blockchain for seamless transactions

The stablecoin will be regulated by the Central Bank of the UAE, enhancing payment ease 

ADNOC Distribution, noon partner to optimize last-mile delivery with AI

New noon Minutes distribution centers at ADNOC service stations will reduce delivery times across the UAE

Dubai World Trade Centre (DWTC) generates $6.1 billion in economic output in 2024 from over 2 million attendees

Large-scale events generated AED2.9 billion in sales value, showcasing Dubai's vibrant economy

Sheikh Hamdan sets agenda for Dubai AI Week 2026 with double scale, global participation

H.H. emphasized Dubai's commitment to becoming a global leader in AI innovation

Dubai AI Week 2025: Sheikh Hamdan unveils AI@70 to celebrate 70 years of AI development

Bringing together academia, business, and technology to discuss the future of AI development

Dubai AI Week 2025: Sheikh Hamdan witnesses signing of strategic partnerships to boost digital economy

Partnerships aim to accelerate start-up growth and reinforce Dubai as a global innovation hub

Dubai AI Week 2025: Sheikh Hamdan launches academy to accelerate AI adoption across sectors

The academy aims to educate 10,000 leaders in partnership with global academic institutions

Tech entrepreneurs drive shift in Dubai’s prime real estate market

Nearly 20 percent of inquiries come from tech entrepreneurs, startup founders, and digital professionals 

Dubai AI Week 2025: DFF, Google Cloud partner to empower chief AI officers

The initiative aims to deepen expertise of AI leaders and align with Dubai’s AI blueprint

Dubai AI Week 2025: Dubai joins South Africa, Europe to launch AI trade and investment hub

New hub will matchmake startups and investors, support business expansion and amplify the voices of emerging AI ecosystems

AI personalization or invasion? ChatGPT’s name calling raises eyebrows

Many users felt uneasy as ChatGPT began to address them by name, questioning AI ethics