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Google’s AI mode lands in MENA: Here’s what users can expect

The feature will be accessible as a dedicated tab on the Google Search results page and within the Google app on Android and iOS devices

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AI in travel: Untapped potential or risky business?

A new Kaspersky survey reveals that while a majority of UAE internet users engage with AI, its adoption for travel planning remains surprisingly low, despite overwhelmingly high satisfaction rates among those who use it

Dubai’s AI robot patrols the metro: Here’s how it’s saving thousands of man hours

The RTA also reports that ARIIS has helped optimise maintenance resource allocation by 40 per cent, thanks to the system’s real-time data analytics

Presight sees H1 revenue rise 80%, lifts outlook on strong backlog

The company reported that its international revenue accounted for 26.8 per cent of the total in Q2

Age meets innovation: How Sharjah is using AI to care for elderly

Here’s how Sharjah is using AI to care for the elderly

This initiative is in line with the humanitarian vision of Sheikh Dr Sultan bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah

SAP to acquire SmartRecruiters: What does this mean for hiring managers?

SAP to acquire SmartRecruiters: What does this mean for hiring managers?

The acquisition aims to provide customers with a more robust, all-in-one solution for hiring and retaining top talent in today’s job market

G42 launches OpenAI GPT-OSS globally on Core42's AI cloud

G42 launches OpenAI GPT-OSS globally on Core42’s AI cloud

The deployment allows enterprises, researchers and developers to run the models on a choice of silicon platforms with sovereign, scalable and high-performance capabilities

How AI is powering UAE travel in 2025: More bookings, less fraud

How AI is powering UAE travel in 2025: More bookings, less fraud

68 per cent of UAE travellers now use AI when booking holidays, domestic and international, marking a 57 per cent increase versus last year

UAE is letting AI do the hiring: What skills do you need to land a job?

UAE is using AI to hire: What skills do you need to land a job?

Large employers in the UAE also rely on AI-integrated tools like Oracle HCM, which connects seamlessly with both Bayt and LinkedIn

Dubai’s traffic woes: New AI platform slashes congestion in minutes

Dubai’s traffic woes: New AI platform slashes congestion in minutes

This shift marks a milestone in digital transformation for RTA and supports Dubai’s ambition to be the smartest city in the world

Age meets innovation: How Sharjah is using AI to care for elderly

Abu Dhabi’s AI sector grew 61% in a year, shares Abu Dhabi Chamber

From January to June 2025, 150 new AI companies were launched, driven by strategic investment, infrastructure and demand, the Abu Dhabi Chamber said

From pit lane to mainframe: Globant's Federico Pienovi on how AI Is redefining F1

From pit lane to mainframe: Globant’s Federico Pienovi on how AI Is redefining F1

Each F1 car churns out 400GB of data per race, virtually enough to outpace the computing demands of an entire small business in a weekend

20 million words and counting: UAE’s grand plan to power Arabic with AI

20 million words and counting: UAE’s grand plan to power Arabic with AI

From education to publishing, major national institutions are deploying AI to elevate Arabic’s cultural, academic, and global status

Presight, Dow Jones Factiva to develop AI-powered risk intelligence tools

Presight, Dow Jones Factiva to develop AI-powered risk intelligence tools

The companies aim to build predictive systems for sensitive areas of the global financial ecosystem

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From potential to policy: How AI can reshape public finance

Legacy IT systems and non-integrated data sources hinder effective AI model development, say the authors

GPT-5 is here: Here’s why the entire AI industry is watching

GPT-5 is here: Here’s why the entire AI industry is watching

OpenAI is now in early discussions to allow employees to cash out at a $500bn valuation, a huge step-up from its current $300bn valuation

From budgets to layoffs: UAE businesses trust AI with big calls

From budgets to layoffs: UAE businesses trust AI with big calls

As trust in AI grows, experts say the next step is making systems more emotionally responsive, especially when dealing with stressful situations

Groq, HUMAIN launch OpenAI’s new models with real-time access

For a limited time, Groq is waiving fees on tool calls made with OpenAI’s open models

AI is rising, but can it replace the Majlis? The GCC still runs on relationships

In the Gulf, the real decision-making power still lies in something far more human: relationships

Meet Dubai's first AI-powered ‘Emirati Family’: What is it meant to do?

Meet Dubai’s first AI-powered ‘Emirati Family’: Here’s what we know

The project’s first character, simply introduced as “The Girl,” debuted in a short video circulated on social media

Saudi Arabia plans Aramco share sale as soon as June

FII Institute, Aramco, and ADL release guide on AI for carbon markets

The report arrives at a pivotal time as organisations seek scalable solutions to meet emissions reduction targets

AI talent race: Where do Saudi and UAE stand in global top 20

AI talent race: Where do Saudi and UAE stand in global top 20?

The rankings mark a major milestone in the two Gulf nations’ strategic ambitions to become global AI powerhouses

Lula Mohanty, managing partner for IBM Consulting

Why UAE businesses are ahead in AI adoption, reveals IBM’s Lula Mohanty

IBM is actively partnering with public and private sector players to bring AI to life in the UAE

AI-enabled law enforcement: How Presight, Abu Dhabi Police aim to cooperate

Presight, a subsidiary of Abu Dhabi tech group G42 and listed on the Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange (ADX), said the partnership reflects a growing global trend toward predictive and data-driven policing

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Dubai launches new classification system for AI-generated content

The system features icons can be used across sectors and formats, including images and videos, and are intended to help audiences better understand the origins of the content they consume

Must know: 6 ways that the UAE is using AI to serve its people

Must know: 6 ways that the UAE is using AI to serve its people

According to global estimates, AI is projected to contribute nearly 14 per cent of the UAE’s GDP by 2030

Christian Klein SAP CEO on Cloud, data, and AI: How to harness the new engines of progress

Cloud, data and AI: How to harness the new engines of progress

A cloud migration, consequently, is more than an IT project: it is the digital foundation for a thorough modernisation of the entire enterprise, for moving from “good” to “great”

DEWA accelerates AI adoption in energy distribution as part of smart grid push

The initiative is designed to boost operational efficiency, reliability, and service quality

Dubai’s smart commute: How RTA’s AI is changing the city's roads

Dubai’s smart commute: How RTA’s AI is changing the city’s roads

The Public Transport Station Management Using AI tool monitors crowd movement to enhance passenger flow and reduce wait times

UAE embeds AI at the heart of new federal government strategy cycle

UAE embeds AI at the heart of new federal government strategy cycle

The new initiative places AI front and center in transforming government planning, streamlining processes