artificial intelligence

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

FII8 conference concludes with global launches, investments and initiatives

World leaders and decision-makers convene to share insights into initiatives that address critical challenges and improve the lives of citizens

Sheikh Hamdan meets Google’s president, emphasizes AI for $27.2 billion annual growth

The discussions centered on enhancing the collaboration with this leading global technology firm

ADNOC, DMT partner to advance infrastructure and community services with AI in Abu Dhabi

Agreement builds on ADNOC’s longstanding strategic partnership with the DMT in establishing community service centers

Google launches AI Opportunity Initiative for MENA region with $15 million funding

New initiative aims to further empower half a million individuals within two years with critical AI skills

FII8: Princess Reema reiterates Saudi Arabia’s commitment towards blue economy, ocean health

Princess Reema launches Ocean Central, a platform that collects and combines data to provide a clear and evolving view of ocean health

FII8: PIF and Google Cloud to launch global AI hub in Saudi Arabia to support ICT goals, foster tech partnerships

This partnership grants customers access to Google Cloud’s technology, boosting growth and AI delivery 

Visa opens new innovation center in Saudi Arabia

The new facility will act as a hub for co-designing cutting-edge payment solutions for Kingdom and GCC

Dubai Internet City: 25 years of transforming Middle East’s digital landscape, empowering global tech firms

Dubai Internet City’s ecosystem has grown in 2024 to include multinational corporations, start-ups, and Fortune 500 companies 

Dubai Real Estate Sector Strategy 2033 set to ignite surge in transactions, attract global investments

The strategy seeks to elevate economic impact through enhanced transparency and strategic investment initiatives

Abu Dhabi Crown Prince Sheikh Khaled visits semiconductor maker GlobalFoundries in Singapore

Mubadala invested in GlobalFoundries in 2009, anticipating the growth of chips as an enabling technology for the modern era