Hamad Al Mansoori, Director General of Digital Dubai, outlines four-pillar approach to AI leadership and the importance government-led strategies at GITEX EUROPE in Berlin
Technology
GITEX
EXCLUSIVE: UAE to deliver Lunar Gateway Airlock, astronaut to join Artemis Mission by 2030
Hazza Al Mansouri tells Arabian Business the UAE will provide a critical airlock module to NASA’s Lunar Gateway and send an Emirati astronaut to commission it – in a historic first for the region
GITEX
UAE astronauts reveal ambitious space plans at GITEX EUROPE
Dubai’s flagship technology exhibition makes its European debut in Berlin, showcasing the UAE’s growing influence in global tech and space sectors
Artificial intelligence
UAE’s MBZUAI strengthens AI research ties with France
MBZUAI’s research ties with France are also supported by the growing presence of the MBZUAI France Lab in Paris
Computex 2025
EXCLUSIVE: Synology eyes Middle East as key growth market in global expansion strategy, reveals plans for Dubai office
Dubai in particular was singled out as a technological hub within the region
5G
e& launches 5G network slicing in the UAE
e& introduces 5G network slicing to offer ultra-reliable connectivity for public and private sector
Artificial intelligence
Cisco announces major deal with Saudi Arabia’s HUMAIN to develop AI infrastructure
The multi-year initiative aims to position Saudi Arabia as a centre for digital innovation, building on Cisco’s 25-year presence in the Kingdom
Dubai World Islands
Dubai World Islands: e& to power high-speed internet, drone services and AI to Heart of Europe hotels
E& and Kleindienst Group team up to provide digital hospitality on Dubai World Islands
Connectivity
UAE’s Orbitworks unveils AI-powered Altair satellite fleet to boost sovereign space capabilities
Orbitworks revealed plans to manufacture its Altair satellite fleet in the UAE
First Abu Dhabi Bank
FAB becomes first MENA bank to launch Oracle-Mastercard embedded finance solution
The collaboration combines the strengths of the two industry leaders to revolutionise B2B finance and payments processes
Connectivity
UAE’s Space42 opens Middle East’s first high altitude platform stations factory
The HAPS facility is part of Space42’s broader investments in vertically integrated manufacturing and data infrastructure
AI Everything
What to expect from UAE delegation at GITEX EUROPE this week
Dubai brings 12 government and private entities to the inaugural European edition of the global tech exhibition, taking place May 21-23 at Messe Berlin
Artificial intelligence
UAE sees sharp rise in AI-assisted shopping with 70% adoption rate: Report
UAE retailers are responding to this trend, with 41% planning to invest in AI to support sales and marketing efforts over the next 12 months
Cybersecurity
UAE announces drone cybersecurity guidelines
UAE Cybersecurity Council develops guidelines for drone usage in the country
National Olympic Committee
UAE Ministry of Sports launches AI platform ‘Sportifai’ for national sports governance
Sportifai was first introduced in March 2025 through a cooperation agreement between the Ministry and the UAE National Olympic Committee
abu dhabi start-ups
Google and Hub71 to support AI startups in Abu Dhabi
AI startups in Abu Dhabi look to possible $300,000 funding boost from Hub71 and Google collaboration
Artificial intelligence
Sharjah’s economic department introduces AI trade name service, cutting processing time by 98%
Sharjah Economic Development Department uses AI to automate trade name issuance, enhance efficiency, and support entrepreneurship and digital transformation