It helps reduce pressure on the power grid during summer months, cuts carbon emissions and supports environmental protection efforts
Technology
Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange (ADX)
e&’s stake in Britain’s Vodafone Group increases to 16%
The UAE company continues to hold 3,944.7mn shares, but percentage holding increases because of Vodafone’s share buyback programme
AI
Dubai to train 10,000 workers in AI by 2030
Dubai launches major AI training drive to future-proof workforce through DGHR and Dubai AI Campus deal
AI
UAE’s G42 launches Europe and UK HQ in London to power AI growth
G42 expands into Europe with new UK HQ in London, bringing AI solutions to key industries
Brand View
UAE-based Yango Group to open flagship data centre hub in Serbia to boost its global infrastructure
The decision is part of a broader strategy to ensure more reliable, consistent service delivery across global markets
Artificial intelligence
OpenAI in discussions with UAE’s MGX, Saudi’s PIF for its $40bn funding
Founder Sam Altman has also approached Mukesh Ambani’s Reliance Industries, reports The Information
Artificial intelligence
Abu Dhabi’s Khazna to build Blackwell-ready data halls for NVIDIA across MEA
Khazna’s upcoming projects to feature NVIDIA-ready blueprints, ensuring full compatibility with the latest GPU-accelerated workloads
AI adoption
EasyLease to partner BigBear.ai and Vigilix for applied AI solutions
Partnership combines global AI expertise and regional insight, and aims to advance AI Solutions and R&D in the UAE and the region
Expo City Dubai
FUJIFILM opens new Dubai office, technology centre at Expo City
The Japanese firm announced the move on June 11, 2025, establishing the FUJIFILM Technology Center (FTC) to support training for employees, business partners, and end-users across the Middle East, Africa, Europe, and Asia
Sheikh Hamdan
Sheikh Hamdan meets UAE space sector startups as country emerges as out-of-this-world hub
UAE startups play crucial role in developing space sector
Freezone
World’s first machine economy freezone to launch in UAE
Pulsar Group and peaq unveil global first in UAE, setting the stage for decentralised, AI-powered smart cities
AI investment
Analysis: UAE’s massive AI investment could redefine its economic future
The ambitious push into advanced technologies was highlighted during Trump’s recent visit to the UAE
AI adoption
UAE leads Arab world in AI learning surge, says new Coursera report
The UAE now ranks first in the Arab world for AI readiness and digital proficiency,underscoring its strategic push toward a knowledge-based, future-ready economy, the report said
Brand View
Customer Experience (CX) Innovation: How e& is rewiring leadership through empathy
e& UAE, the flagship telecom arm of e&, plans to expand this programme to include middle management, product owners, and decision-makers, requiring participation in the immersion day at least once annually
Artificial intelligence
OpenAI’s annual recurring revenue surges past $10 billion
CNBC quotes an unnamed company source that the $10bn ARR is almost double that of $5.5bn in December last year
5G
e& UAE sets world record with 600Mbps uplink on live 5G network
e& UAE world-record 5G network speeds unlock opportunities for businesses, consumers and content creators
Brand View
George Ansell and his relentless journey of growing security trade products
Security Trade Products Ltd, founded by George Ansell, diversifies portfolio with high-end access control solutions and plans strategic expansion into Middle Eastern markets