artificial intelligence

UAE’s digital banking sector on track to reach $175.7 billion by 2029

In 2024, 80 percent of UAE banks have prioritized digital transformation, placing the nation at the center of the tech-driven banking evolution

Global spending on AI reaches over $120 billion in 2023: SDAIA

SDAIA Director of National Information Center noted that over 72 percent of organizations use AI for operational excellence

RTA launches comprehensive initiatives to enhance taxi services for residents, visitors in Dubai

RTA is also testing air fresheners in 500 airport taxis and using AI to detect smoking with in-car cameras

COP29: UAE launches plans for world’s first ChatGPT tool tailored for agricultural sector

Called “CHAG” (Chat + Ag), this tool will use over 50 years of research data, highlighting the UAE's AI advancements 

COP29: UAE leads agricultural innovation, launches pilot AgriLLM project

During COP29, Almheiri announced the launch of a new AI-based Weather Forecasting Research and Training Program

Dubai Media Council explores strategic partnerships with X Corp

Discussion highlighted opportunities for knowledge exchange, sharing of best practices, and joint training initiatives to boost digital skills

10 countries with the most data centers in 2024

The United States accounts for around 40 percent of the global data center market

How retailers in UAE, Saudi Arabia are meeting evolving consumer expectations

In the UAE, the market stands at $40 billion, with an anticipated CAGR of 6.5 percent

Dubai’s Museum of the Future attracts 3 million visitors from 177 countries in less than 3 years

In three years, the museum has strengthened the region's and Arab world's contributions to knowledge and science

Mastercard: Reshaping the financial landscape through AI and innovation

Company has notably teamed-up with major names like UAE Artificial Intelligence Office and FAB

Saudi Arabia launches beta version of virtual travel companion Sara AI

Sara sets a new benchmark as the first digital human travel companion developed for a national tourism board

ADIPEC 2024 sets new records, unites industries to drive sustainable socioeconomic advancement

Under the theme ‘Connecting Minds. Transforming Energy,’ ADIPEC 2024 drew a record 205,139 participants from 172 countries 

Sheikh Hamdan announces partnership with Microsoft to equip one million people with AI skills by 2027

His Highness: “As we usher in the AI era, mastering AI skills is crucial for fostering innovation and driving economic sustainability”

ADIPEC 2024: Industry leaders highlight AI’s critical role in sustainable energy future

Experts debate AI’s role in boosting efficiency, enhancing resilience and unlocking investment while addressing its environmental impact

Official dates revealed for ADIPEC 2025 

40+ ministers and 200+ executives from around the world gathered in Abu Dhabi for ADIPEC 2024

ADIPEC 2024: ADNOC, Masdar, Microsoft partner to drive AI deployment, low-carbon solutions

Agreement to power Microsoft’s data centers with renewable energy through Masdar

ADIPEC 2024: Microsoft supports energy transition towards more sustainable future 

The booth features a Surface Zone and demo arena for attendees to explore Microsoft’s solutions for operational and environmental goals 

ADIPEC 2024: ADNOC, AIQ developing first-of-a-kind agentic AI solution for global energy transformation

ENERGYai combines large language models with specialized ‘agentic’ AI agents for tasks across ADNOC’s value chain 

ADIPEC 2024 sees calls for accelerating innovation to fast-track energy transformation

ADIPEC 2024 explores the role of policy and cross-border cooperation in shaping the energy transition and expanding access to climate technologies

Dubai Chambers, DMCC partner to attract digital investments

DMCC to offer special business setup support packages for companies, particularly those in crypto, AI and gaming

ADIPEC 2024: Dr. Sultan Al Jaber highlights AI, data centers’ impact on global energy systems

In the next six years, data centers will more than double, requiring at least 150GW of installed capacity by 2030 and double that again by 2040

Sheikh Khaled, Microsoft vice-chair discuss cooperation in AI, energy and climate

Meeting explored ways to further utilize Microsoft's expertise in tech and AI to support the UAE and Abu Dhabi’s ambitions in clean energy transition

Sheikh Hamdan reviews RTA’s $4.35 billion 2024-2027 Main Roads Development Plan

The plan will introduce 22 projects throughout Dubai’s growing road network

ADIPEC 2024 to feature AI zone with breakthrough solutions for AI energy needs, emissions

The AI zone will include the Energyai Conference, Creative AI Lab, Reskilling Lab and an immersive AI showcase