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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 

10 countries with the most data centers in 2024

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

Dubai’s real estate is on a winning streak

Companies like DAMAC leverage this boom with the launch of new projects

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

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

Abu Dhabi’s DMT signs four strategic agreements at Gitex Global 2024

DMT will benefit from customized solutions that aim to advance innovations in smart cities, big data and AI

Khazna to build MENA region’s first AI-optimized data center in Ajman, largest in UAE

Khazna’s latest 100k SQM facility features 20 data halls each with 5MW capacity

Microsoft’s cloud ecosystem to add $74.4 billion to UAE economy, create over 150,000 new jobs: Report

The Microsoft ecosystem will be responsible for adding over 41,800 new skilled IT jobs into the UAE economy

Gitex Global 2024, Expand North Star to boost global AI economy set to reach $2.7 trillion by 2032

Presenting the year’s largest AI event, Gitex Global 2024 will deliver 120-plus hours of AI and deep tech content across various topics

Dubai’s RTA boosts real-time passenger information system with Swiftly’s data tech solutions

Swiftly partnership improved RTA's accuracy of the estimated time of arrival by 24 percent

Digital Dubai announces Dubai Data and AI Platform to accelerate digital transformation

Platform facilitates decentralized data exchange and marks the next generation of the Dubai Pulse platform

Qatar’s Ooredoo Group lands $551.9 million financing deal to propel data center expansion

The deal will drive growth in Ooredoo’s data center unit and open new opportunities in AI and cloud computing

Saudi Arabia’s data, AI authority partners with Microsoft to advance innovation in GenAI

Partnership seeks to build national AI capabilities through various joint programs

Microsoft and partners to generate $24 billion in Saudi Arabia over next four years, says IDC study

Microsoft’s partner ecosystem will earn roughly $8 for every $1 of revenue generated by Microsoft’s cloud services

MENA information security spending to grow 14 percent to $3.2 billion in 2025: Gartner

Gartner expects global information security end-user spending to reach $183.9 billion this year

Data breach cost for Middle East businesses rises 10 percent to $8.74 million in 2024: Report

Energy sector experienced the most expensive data breaches across all industries, reaching $9.83 million per breach on average

UAE’s AD Ports Group embraces digitalization, big data to optimize smart operations

The Group's experts address industry challenges like software interoperability, cybersecurity, and change resistance

Abu Dhabi’s Mubadala expands data center assets portfolio with Yondr Group investment

Global cumulative data center demand is expected to grow at an 11 percent CAGR by 2032

UAE’s ADQ, ne’ma join forces to combat food waste from farm to table

ne'ma aims to reduce food loss and waste by 50 percent by 2030, in line with U.N. Sustainable Development Goal 12.3

A new dawn: The future of AI and AdTech

AI and AdTech emerge as a linchpin for the future of digital advertising

Oil prices edge lower but set for weekly gains on U.S. optimism

Brent crude futures, expiring in October, fell 0.1 percent to $80.94 a barrel

UAE freelance license: Abu Dhabi’s ADDED adds 30 new activities

With these additions, the freelancer license now includes 100 different activities

$35 billion Al Maktoum airport expansion, commercial transport strategy to propel Dubai’s growth: Sheikh Hamdan

Commercial Transport Strategy 2030 aims to double sector's contribution to Dubai's economy to AED16.8 billion

Egypt, Italy to establish AI hub in Cairo to serve Africa

Egypt's strategic location positions it as a key partner in AI development in Africa