How FancyTech is supporting Saudi businesses with AI-generated social media content
Artificial intelligence
AI technology
Digital Dubai chief: ‘Nationwide AI initiatives key to innovation’ at GITEX Europe
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
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
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
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
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
Artificial intelligence
From first click to full service: The AI journey in financial services
Financial institutions are leveraging AI to predict client needs, automate onboarding and deliver hyper-personalised financial advice—enhancing trust and efficiency
Aramex
Aramex expands Sprinklr partnership for AI-powered customer experience globally
The two are partnering to revolutionise digital customer experience for Aramex customers across more than 65 countries
AI infrastructure
Saudi Arabia’s HUMAIN and AWS forge $5bn-plus AI Zone partnership
AWS and HUMAIN will launch a high-performance AI Zone to scale Arabic LLMs, genAI use cases, and startup innovation
AI infrastructure
UAE’s G42, Cisco partner to accelerate global AI infrastructure development
The collaboration aims to enhance AI infrastructure, secure data centres, and support the UAE’s ambition to lead in responsible AI development
Artificial intelligence
UAE’s Presight opens first overseas office in Kazakhstan
UAE-based big data analytics and AI company Presight expands into Central Asia with a new Astana office
Artificial intelligence
Dubai real estate: AI guides new generation of property buyers, says new report
AI technology now tracks what buyers search for, what matters to them, and how market patterns change, helping investors, buyers and agents make faster decisions
Artificial intelligence
Saudi Arabia’s PIF launches HUMAIN to develop AI ecosystem
The Saudi Crown Prince, who will chair the company’s board of directors, stated that HUMAIN will provide a range of AI services, products and tools
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
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
AB Majlis
AB Majlis podcast: UAE’s AI ambitions flourish through AWS partnership, says TII innovation chief
Dr Chaouki Kasmi reveals how cloud giant’s expertise helped develop UAE’s Falcon LLM, positioning the Emirates as a top-three global AI player
AI
UAE adds AI to school curriculum
The UAE will teach AI concepts as an official curriculum subject from kindergarten to Grade 12