The three entities will create a leading AI-driven control center platform, providing live analytics for the energy and utilities sector in Abu Dhabi
Technology
AI chatbot
UAE consumers say AI customer service fails to meet expectations: Report
UAE consumers show a preference for human interaction in customer support, with at least 68 per cent favouring people over AI systems, the report said
digital transformation
UAE tops global digital government rankings: Report
UAE ranked first globally in the UN indices across various categories
Computex 2025
Synology unveils flagship enterprise storage, cloud surveillance solutions at COMPUTEX 2025
“At Synology, our goal has always been to build a data management ecosystem our customers can trust,” said Philip Wong, Chairman and CEO of Synology
Bitcoin
Pakistan allocates 2,000MW to power Bitcoin mining and AI data centres
Pakistan plans to use surplus electricity to support bitcoin mining and AI centres, aiming to boost jobs and attract investment
digital economy
EXCLUSIVE: Dubai attracts $272 million in European digital investment over 4 years
The investment flow demonstrates “strong and sustained momentum alongside growing global confidence in Dubai’s advanced digital ecosystem,” says DUbai Chambers chief Mohammad Ali Rashed Lootah
GITEX
UAE’s $3.76bn IT services sector takes centre stage at GITEX EUROPE
UAE IT and tech firms show capabilities at GITEX EUROPE
Telecommunications and Digital Government Regulatory Authority
UAE Verify platform certifies nearly 22 million digital documents
The UAE Verify platform has revolutionised document authentication, issuing millions of secure digital certificates to support the nation’s digital transformation
accelerator programme
Google launches second ‘AI First’ accelerator for MENA-T startups amid AI investment boom
Google announces its 12-week ‘AI First’ accelerator to support Seed to Series A startups in MENA and Turkiye with AI tools and mentorship
digital transformation
Port of Fujairah partners with Endava on major digital overhaul to boost efficiency
The Port of Fujairah is modernising with MarHub, enhancing vessel management, cargo handling, and real-time analytics
GITEX
GITEX expansion to Europe, Asia boosts Dubai’s geoeconomic standing, says event chief
Trixie LohMirmand says technology exhibition’s global reach enhances UAE’s geo-economic positioning and connects disparate tech ecosystems worldwide on the sidelines of GITEX EUROPE
AI governance
‘This journey didn’t start today’: Dubai govt official says AI strategy built on decade of digital transformation
Dubai Data & Statistics Establishment CEO, Younus Al Nasser, outlines governance framework with built-in renewal cycles in panel discussion at GITEX EUROPE
Invest Qatar
Qatar partners with Ardian, Silian to build AI and semiconductor hub
The initiative is to contribute to drive digital innovation and to develop strategic technologies in Qatar
Cybersecurity
Mastercard launches first Middle East Cyber Resilience Centre in Saudi Arabia
Riyad Bank is the first partner in Mastercard’s new Saudi-based Cyber Resilience Center, aiming to boost cybersecurity training, risk assessments, and global standards adoption
acquisition
OpenAI acquires former Apple designer Jony Ive’s startup for $6.5 billion
Together, they aim to create new products that will deliver the benefits of AI beyond the traditional screens of computers and smartphones
AI
Saudi businesses look to AI to power marketing amid $135bn GDP push
How FancyTech is supporting Saudi businesses with AI-generated social media content