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Technology
eToro
eToro integrates UAE PASS to speed up user onboarding
UAE residents can now join eToro in minutes, with identity and address details verified via UAE PASS
Connectivity
Space42 partners with Gatehouse to enable standard smartphone satellite connectivity
UAE-based spacetech firm Space42 successfully demonstrates direct-to-device connectivity over L-band satellites, plans commercial rollout in Q4 2025
cloud computing
Inside the UAE’s tech-powered economic transformation
With IT services adoption soaring across manufacturing, logistics, real estate, and education, experts predict a transformational decade ahead for the UAE’s digital economy
Artificial intelligence
Inside IBM’s AI playbook: Why productivity, not hype, is driving the conversation
As global firms race to define their AI futures, IBM is quietly delivering billions in real-world returns – and setting a new benchmark for responsible innovation
Abu Dhabi
Presight’s strongest quarter to date delivers $153.5mn revenue in Q1
Abu Dhabi company accelerating global AI leadership as revenue grows 115%; multi-year contracts account for 98.8% of total revenue
airport security checks
Dubai International Airport upgrades security with advanced Smiths Detection screening technology
Smiths Detection to install HI-SCAN 6040 CTiX scanners across DXB terminals, marking significant upgrade in airport screening capabilities
Du
Subscriber base increase, cost optimisation drive du’s Q1 profit
Net profit jumps 19.8% to $196.6mn as revenue crosses $1bn mark; EBITDA grows 15% to $490mn with an EBITDA margin of 47.4%
Artificial intelligence
NEOM to invest in MemryX’s energy-efficient semiconductors business
NEOM Investment Fund adds the Michigan startup to its portfolio; NEOM will deploy the next-generation, energy-efficient edge AI accelerators
Expo City Dubai
Yango launches Dubai robot food delivery in Expo City
Expo City Dubai restaurants set to offer robot food delivery service
open data
Saudi Arabia jumps 28 spots in Global Open Data rankings, now 9th in G20
Saudi Arabia improved by 16 points in coverage and 15 points in openness, marking a 143 per cent increase in its overall score since 2017
AI
UAE adds AI to school curriculum
The UAE will teach AI concepts as an official curriculum subject from kindergarten to Grade 12
Meta
Meta, Startupbootcamp to accelerate agentic AI startups in MENA with Llama design drive
The 3-month initiative will equip MENA-based startups with tools, mentorship, and offer compute credits to build agentic AI applications
Artificial intelligence
UAE data centre major Khazna to build 100MW AI-ready data center in Turkey
The announcement comes against a backdrop of sustained interest and investment in AI in Turkey
Abu Dhabi
Careem launches budget-friendly ‘Meals:On’ in Abu Dhabi
Careem Plus members enjoy free delivery on Meals orders, even when the order value is below AED30
Cybersecurity
UAE and New Jersey gaming regulators sign Memorandum of Understanding
UAE’s GCGRA and NJ’s DGE partnership to focus on cybersecurity, consumer protection, and other areas of regulatory collaboration
Abu Dhabi
Circle secures in-principle approval from ADGM’s Financial Services Regulatory Authority
Following ADGM’s approval, Circle joins forces with Hub71 to grow Abu Dhabi’s Web3 and digital assets startup ecosystem