Technology

Dubai’s RTA explores adoption of quantum technologies in key domains to advance smart mobility

Initiative aims to enhance the performance of intelligent systems, accelerate the transition to smart mobility and reinforce digital security

Emirates NBD highlights UAE’s rise as fintech powerhouse in new PwC report

The report explores key trends shaping the market, including surging digital adoption, expanding venture capital investment, and the integration of AI

TikTok gets 90-day reprieve as Trump pushes ByteDance divestment deadline

White House lawyers and the Department of Justice believed the extension was on strong legal footing

Google contributes over $5.9 billion to UAE economy in 2024: Report

Google’s AI tools significantly enhanced productivity for individuals and enterprises in the UAE 

75 percent of new analytics content to leverage GenAI by 2027: Gartner

GenAI-powered analytics will enable dynamic decisions, transforming enterprise software and business processes.

UAE and Germany expand strategic partnership in science, research and emerging technologies

UAE delegation underscored the importance of international partnerships in fostering innovation and enhancing global technology security

AI is a once-in-a-generation investment opportunity, says ADNOC CEO as company grows U.S. investments

Al Jaber called investment in the United States an "investment imperative"

Saudi Arabia breaks two new Guinness records in water desalination technology

The first record recognized the largest seawater desalination plant using reverse osmosis technology in the world 

Qatar posts 194 percent surge in GenAI enrollments, 55 percent growth in certificates: Report

Qatar now leads the Arab world in technology and data science skills, scoring 64 percent in each

DoH – Abu Dhabi launches strategic U.S. tour to expand healthcare collaboration

The delegation will visit key innovation hubs in Boston, Washington, D.C., and Philadelphia, coinciding with Abu Dhabi’s participation in the BIO International Convention 2025

What’s new in iOS 26? Apple to launch AI-powered features across all devices

Apple services deliver powerful features and intelligent updates to users this fall

API blind spots: The hidden threat in Middle East banks’ digital push

Financial institutions in the region have the opportunity to set a global benchmark for secure digital innovation

The future of alternative financing: How startups can leverage the access economy for growth

The success of alternative financing models in the UAE is already evident in the surge of startups that are harnessing tools to drive growth

Abu Dhabi’s G42 expands into Europe and U.K. with new hub for tailored AI solutions

The new entity will partner with governments to enhance AI infrastructure across Europe and the U.K.

Abu Dhabi’s TII announces Falcon-H1 model’s availability as NVIDIA NIM microservice

Falcon-H1 delivers robust performance ahead of models in its category, across both high- and low-resource languages

Meta invests $14.3 billion for 49 percent stake in Scale AI to develop superintelligence lab

Alexandr Wang will report directly to Mark Zuckerberg while remaining on Scale AI's board.

Sheikh Hamdan explores future of space sector with leading UAE-based startups

Sheikh Hamdan highlighted the space sector as a vital driver of the future and sustainable economic growth

UAE contributes to discovering new exoplanets, marks major milestone in astronomical research

UAE's contribution formed part of a collaboration with NASA's Transiting Exoplanet Survey Satellite

Japan breaks world internet speed records with 1.02 million GB per second data transfer over 1,118 miles

Breakthrough establishes the groundwork for future data transmission demands in AI and IoT 

UAE advances digital transformation with 344 percent surge in GenAI enrollments, leading AI maturity ranking

87 percent of UAE employers prioritize AI and tech literacy; 41 percent growth in professional certificates

Dubai Program for Gaming 2033 propels sector’s expansion to over 350 companies

Since the program’s launch in November 2023, more than 60 new companies have established a presence in Dubai

Saudi Arabia’s LEAP tech event expands to Asia with LEAP East 2026 in Hong Kong

The collaboration is expected to deliver a substantial boost to business tourism and generate strong economic impact

MWC25 Doha to kick off in November, drive Middle East’s digital transformation

Hosting MWC25 will help strengthen Qatar's role in digital collaboration and connect emerging technology ecosystems

stc group deploys AI-powered network to ensure seamless connectivity for Hajj pilgrims

The system positions Saudi as a global leader in digital readiness for large-scale events