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AI and IoT take centre stage as Gulf cooling demand surges

AI and IoT take centre stage as Gulf cooling demand surges

TCL’s IoT-powered solutions integrate seamlessly with smart home platforms, enabling users to schedule usage, detect faults, and track energy consumption patterns directly from their smartphones

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UAE data leaders struggle with AI oversight, Dataiku report shows

While 56 per cent of data leaders worldwide believe a CEO will be forced out by 2026 over an AI-related failure, only 35 per cent of UAE respondents share that view

AI’s reality check: Why CFOs, CIOs and regulators will rewrite the rules in 2026

AI vs jobs in 2026: Why CFOs, CIOs and regulators will rewrite the rules in 2026

As investors and operators reassess their bets, technology providers will be forced to seek new architectural and financial models

GCC steps into a new era as AI acceleration reshapes regional priorities

GCC steps into a new era as AI acceleration reshapes regional priorities

Reinvention is no longer a one-off initiative; it must become a continuous capability embedded in the organisational DNA, says Accenture’s Shehadi

From Dubai to Riyadh: Could AI be your next workplace colleague?

From Dubai to Riyadh: Could AI be your next workplace colleague?

The Middle East, particularly the UAE and Saudi, is distinguishing itself as one of the fastest testing grounds for AI-enabled talent ecosystems

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Most Middle Eastern firms have reinvention plans but few scale efforts, Accenture says

Accenture found that 76 per cent of business leaders believe generative AI could raise output per worker by more than 10 per cent within three years

Azentio CEO Sanjay Singh on fintech’s role in the future of Islamic finance

Azentio CEO Sanjay Singh on fintech’s role in the future of Islamic finance

Singh explains how fintech is redefining lending across the GCC, the critical role of governance in AI adoption, and what trends will drive fintech innovation in 2026

du CEO Fahad Al Hassawi showcases its AI, 5.5G leadership

du CEO Fahad Al Hassawi showcases its AI, 5.5G leadership

From the launch of the sovereign AI Park and AI Factory to advances in 5.5G, edge computing, and sovereign cloud infrastructure, Al Hassawi explains how du is building the backbone for an AI-powered nation

Future-ready UAE: How AI is transforming classrooms, boardrooms, and beyond

Future-ready UAE: How AI is transforming classrooms, boardrooms, and beyond

The recognition of potential risks alongside benefits underscores the importance of embedding ethics into both education and workplace practices

Insights by Blue Yonder's Simon Bowes on embracing the full potential of the AI-powered supply chain

Insights: Embracing the full potential of the AI-powered supply chain

In a region like the UAE, where logistics and transport have been named top-priority sectors for AI adoption by both government and industry stakeholders, building AI resilience into supply chains is especially critical, says Bowes

Abu Dhabi Chamber signs agreement with 1X Technologies to advance AI and robotics innovation in industrial and energy sectors 1

Abu Dhabi Chamber, 1X Technologies to boost AI, robotics in industrial, energy sectors

The partnership also targets SMEs, enabling them to implement next-generation automation and AI solutions to improve productivity and gain access to global markets

Microsoft to invest $15.2bn in UAE to expand AI, cloud infrastructure

Microsoft to invest $15.2bn in UAE to expand AI, cloud infrastructure

Microsoft said it would train one million people in the UAE by 2027, including 120,000 government employees and 175,000 students

GE Vernova outlines the role of AI-enabled applications in future-proofing grids

GE Vernova white paper outlines AI’s role in future-proofing grids

GE Vernova’s white paper on “AI at the Helm: Redefining the Future of the Grid” highlights how AI-enabled applications are key to building scalable, sustainable, and future-ready grids

Ainigma’s Arne Mosselman on the future of human-led AI innovation

Ainigma’s Arne Mosselman on the future of human-led AI innovation

Ainigma CEO Arne Mosselman explains why true AI transformation in the Middle East depends less on technology and more on empowering people to use it meaningfully

iFLYTEK's Vincent Chan on innovation, AI and regional opportunities

iFLYTEK’s Vincent Zhan on innovation, AI and regional opportunities

Revenues in the UAE, Saudi Arabia, and Qatar have tripled year-on-year, while the AINOTE series quickly ranked No 2 in regional E-ink device sales, says Zhan

UAE’s beauty revolution: Is AI turning shoppers into experts?

UAE’s beauty revolution: Is AI turning shoppers into experts?

AI has completely transformed the beauty landscape by enabling brands to better understand consumer needs and deliver highly tailored solutions

HUMAIN, Qualcomm to build AI inferencing hub in Saudi Arabia

HUMAIN, Qualcomm to build AI inferencing hub in Saudi Arabia

The initiative is billed as the world’s first fully-optimised “edge-to-cloud” hybrid AI service

Anna Lundstrom Spotify Chief HR Officer

Spotify’s Anna Lundström tunes in on key values powering its approach to HR

Spotify’s CHRO on using AI, a ‘glocal’ strategy, and ‘Core Week’ has supported the company’s ‘bandmates’ and made a difference to productivity

Building digital ecosystems: Sergej Loiter on how AI connects people, technology, and communities

The CEO of Search, AI, and AdTech at Yango Group, shares insights on innovation, localisation, and the next phase of AI  

Marios Kampouridis, Chief Technology and Digital Officer of ADX, at GITEX 2025

ADX’s Marios Kampouridis on how the exchange is adopting advanced AI to enhance financial services

ADX CTDO Marios Kampouridis discusses the new AI initiatives and vision for the digital-first exchange

Petra Schirren, president of Ericsson Gulf at Ericsson Europe, Middle East and Africa

How Ericsson is powering smart, sustainable networks across the Middle East

Ericsson’s sustainability goals are deeply intertwined with its technology roadmap

Dubai approves these new AI initiatives to accelerate digital transformation

Dubai approves these new AI initiatives to accelerate digital transformation

The newly launched platform will enable government entities to accelerate AI adoption through a secure, integrated digital environment

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Inception CEO Ashish Koshy on powering AI-native enterprise solutions

At Inception, the goal has always been to empower enterprises with AI-native solutions that address real world challenges and drive measurable impact, says Koshy

UAE Public Prosecution at GITEX GLOBAL with Presight

UAE Public Prosecution unveils AI-powered legal innovations at GITEX GLOBAL 2025

The UAE Public Prosecution launched the Virtual Prosecutor Assistant and the Bayan Smart Translation Centre, marking advancements in AI-driven legal processes

Andrew Zakonov, VP of Business at JetBrains

The rise of the AI co-developer: New ways of building software

To manage the work with the coding agents, the developer toolkit must evolve

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GITEX GLOBAL 2025: Powering the future through AI innovation

From adaptive DDoS defence to sovereign AI platforms, global tech leaders at GITEX GLOBAL 2025 are spotlighting innovations reshaping cybersecurity, data infrastructure, and intelligence

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Globant’s Federico Pienovi on its GITEX GLOBAL showcase, F1, AI driven solutions

Federico Pienovi, CEO of New Markets at Globant, shares how the company is redefining industries by blending AI, data, and design to create connected experiences that drive real value

HONOR GCC's Debo Zhang on the AI Alpha plan, GITEX GLOBAL and growth

HONOR GCC’s Debo Zhang on the AI Alpha plan, GITEX GLOBAL and growth

Debo Zhang, GM of HONOR GCC, shares how the brand is using AI and human-centric innovation to shape the future of smart living in the Middle East

Meriam ElOuazzani, Senior Regional Director, Middle East, Turkey, and Africa at SentinelOne on AI and its impact on cybersecurity in the region

SentinelOne’s Meriam ElOuazzani on how AI is reshaping cybersecurity in the region

SentinelOne’s Meriam ElOuazzani explains how AI is reshaping cybersecurity in the Middle East, helping enterprises move from reactive defence to proactive resilience

Matin Jouzdani, partner, Data, Analytics and AI at KPMG Lower Gulf

UAE residents show highest trust in AI among global respondents

The research positions the UAE as a regional benchmark for responsible AI use