Crops produced will have the ability to withstand extreme conditions such as heat and salinity, and new varieties developed will be more productive and sustainable
Technology
Abu Dhabi government
Abu Dhabi invests $3.54bn to become world’s first AI-native government by 2027
Abu Dhabi to showcase TAMM 4.0 at GITEX 2025 as it scales AI across 40 entities, backed by AED13bn ($3.54bn) investment to build the world’s first AI-native government
AI
Eight Sleep raises $100 million to boost AI sleep tech, medical expansion
The companys says it will use part of the funding to enter China and further build its international presence
AI
Saudi PIF-backed HUMAIN debuts AI-first Horizon Pro PC with Snapdragon X Elite
HUMAIN, the PIF-backed AI company, unveils the Horizon Pro PC with Snapdragon X Elite, integrating Saudi AI and hybrid cloud for enterprise and consumer users
Sovereign Mobility Cloud
Space42 to provide HD map data to GM’s Super Cruise in the UAE
The UAE spacetech company enters a long-term agreement with Dynamic Map Platform North America to provide the service
Abu Dhabi’s e7 to bolster identity and printing solutions with new collaboration
Partnership with 7I Holding, the regional affiliate of Switzerland’s SICPA SA, a global leader in secure and sovereign solutions
Sovereign Mobility Cloud
Space42 to create UAE’s first Sovereign Mobility Cloud for smart mobility
Enabled by Core42’s Sovereign Public Cloud and Microsoft Azure, it will host HD mapping, telematics, fleet operations, traffic management, and digital twins
AI
UAE’s Presight-Shorooq Fund to back 30 AI and deep tech firms with $100m
The $100m Presight-Shorooq Fund will invest in 25–30 AI and deep tech startups, with 40 per cent reserved for scale-ups, reinforcing the UAE’s innovation hub role
Dubai
WhatsApp introduces new translation feature to ease cross‑language chatting
Feature currently available in six languages for Android, including Arabic and Hindi, and in 19+ languages for iPhone users
Nvidia to invest up to $100bn in OpenAI as two AI superpowers collaborate
Will partner to deploy at least 10GW of Nvidia systems for OpenAI’s next-generation AI infrastructure to train and run its models
1 Billion Followers
UAE launches $1m AI Film Award with 1 Billion Followers Summit and Google Gemini
UAE launches $1m AI Film Award with 1 Billion Followers Summit and Google Gemini, inviting global creators to submit AI-driven films ahead of January 2026
Presight
Presight and Shorooq to launch $100mn fund for AI-related investments
The fund will focus on investments that leverage artificial intelligence, machine learning, and advanced data analytics
AI
Abu Dhabi’s TII and Nvidia to build region’s first Joint Lab for AI and Robotics
It will develop next-generation AI models, robotics platforms, and humanoid technologies that will accelerate innovation across industries
Presight
UAE’s Presight signs two MoUs to bolster AI adoption in Azerbaijan
One MoU focuses on the execution of the country’s AI Strategy 2025–2028, while the other is dedicated to AI in education
AI
UAE’s G42 drives sovereign AI push with $340m ADNOC deal, global expansion and new consumer tech
UAE’s G42 Group advances sovereign AI with a $340m ADNOC contract, new enterprise tools, Europe expansion and cultural tech projects
Dubai Chamber of Digital Economy
Expand North Star 2025 launches new features as Dubai hosts world’s biggest startup event
Expand North Star 2025 marks its 10th anniversary with five new features, including ScaleX, Green Impact, and Deeptech Summit, strengthening Dubai’s role as a global tech hub
Intel
Intel shares surge to 52-week high as Nvidia decides to invest $5bn in it
Nvidia investing in Intel’s common stock at a purchase price of $23.28 per share; CEO Huang calls it an “incredible investment”
