UAE ranks Google Gemini as the top AI model for cultural intelligence, ahead of ChatGPT and Grok in cultural understanding tests
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Two-thirds of UAE and Saudi travellers trust AI to book holidays – report
Marriott Bonvoy’s 2026 travel report reveals a surge in AI use, the rise of “lux-scaping” breaks, and a growing appetite for passion-led travel across the Gulf
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Middle East emerges as major hub for AI data centre growth – report
Qatar, the UAE and Saudi Arabia lead regional efforts to attract global AI data centre investment through competitive costs, advanced infrastructure and fast-track development, BCG’s findings show
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Samsung showcases AI-powered connected home experience in Dubai
Samsung showcases a living, breathing connected home in Dubai, giving visitors a firsthand look at how intuitive tech and modern come together to support daily life
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OpenAI expands data residency to the United Arab Emirates
Allows organisations to store data locally, helping them meet national compliance, governance and operational requirements
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Abu Dhabi unveils Machines Can Think 2026 with top AI researchers and Big Tech leaders
Machines Can Think 2026 will bring global AI researchers, Big Tech leaders and innovators to Abu Dhabi for a two-day summit
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Why I’m scared of AI
Is it only me who takes Elon Musk’s hair-raising predictions about artificial intelligence seriously?
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Abu Dhabi Airports to co-develop AI-driven Intelligent Total Airport Management platform
New partnership with SITA aims to revolutionise airport operations through real-time data integration, predictive analytics and autonomous decision-making
AI adoption
Dubai Municipality taps Siemens to enhance city’s public facilities
AI to drive Dubai’s predictive maintenance systems, building automation, energy optimisation, and monitoring and managing environmental and operational performance
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Hello AI! Do you think I should buy Nvidia at the current market price?
As many as 70.8% of UAE investors would trust artificial intelligence to manage their portfolios, survey commissioned by Alpheya finds out
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UAE investors embrace AI advisors – but is the technology ready to manage your money?
UAE investors are rapidly embracing AI advisors, but Alpheya survey shows major gaps in trust, satisfaction and product offerings
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97% of GCC retailers increasing investment in AI – report
Doha Festival City’s report reveals AI adoption is reshaping regional retail while fashion, beauty, and experiential shopping continue to dominate consumer behaviour
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Namast-AI: Dubai introduces artificial intelligence-powered beach yoga from UAE tech firm Yango
Dubai introduces AI-powered beach yoga as Yango’s Yasmina co-leads a bilingual session at Kite Beach during Dubai Fitness Challenge
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91% of women leaders in the UAE optimistic about gender equality in AI leadership – report
Cloudera survey finds optimism among women in tech but warns that under-representation, limited training access, and token diversity efforts remain key challenges
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Kuwait Investment Authority to partner Brookfield’s $100bn AI programme
BAIIF, the new fund also backed by Nvidia, will acquire up to $100bn of AI infrastructure assets, deploying investment across every stage of the value chain
Abu Dhabi
G42 welcomes US approval for advanced AI chip exports for UAE mega projects
The chips are critical to projects like the Stargate UAE and the massive 5GW UAE–US AI Campus, being built in alignment with US regulatory frameworks and governance protocols
