#Artificial Intelligence

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

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

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  

Mikhail Vink, VP of Business Development at JetBrains

How JetBrains is shaping the era of intelligent, agentic software development

JetBrains remains one of the few global software companies that is entirely founder-owned and self-funded

Taha Khalifa, General Manager, Middle East and Africa, Intel copy

‘AI PCs are redefining enterprise productivity in the GCC’: Intel MEA GM Taha Khalifa

Taha Khalifa discusses how AI PCs are reshaping enterprise computing, boosting ROI, improving IT efficiency, and enabling secure, local AI processing as the next frontier of business productivity

AI in the Middle East: Why human skills matter as much as tech

AI in the Middle East: Why human skills matter as much as tech

The Middle East is pouring billions into AI and data centres, but without communication, empathy, and conflict-resolution skills, progress risks stalling

UAE to launch first Centre of Excellence for Artificial Intelligence

UAE to launch first Centre of Excellence for Artificial Intelligence

The Centre is designed as a strategic enabler of the UAE’s AI sovereignty, ensuring national control over critical components of the AI value chain

Dubai's traffic signal upgrade: New AI system cuts delays by up to 37%

Dubai’s traffic signal upgrade: New AI system cuts delays by up to 37%

The new system uses smart capabilities to detect congestion patterns in real time and make proactive adjustments

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

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

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

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

Artificial Intelligence

New report reveals 10-point drop in AI readiness in EMEA

The study evaluates enterprise readiness across five critical components: leadership and strategy, workflows, talent, governance, and investment

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

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

Content boom: Why AI can’t fix creative without better systems

While AI can crank out content faster than ever, speed alone doesn’t translate into compelling stories or emotional connection

UAE among top emerging economies in AI readiness: report

UAE among top emerging economies in AI readiness: report

The report showed that Qatar, Oman, Bahrain and Kuwait are progressing in AI readiness through national strategies, modern infrastructure investments and upskilling initiatives

Using AI for medical diagnosis? What you should know about its safety

The AI models occasionally altered decisions based on patients’ personal characteristics, affecting priority for care and diagnostic testing

Qatar eyes 3.4% non-oil growth, $100bn FDI by 2030

Qatar govt to get AI boost amid deal with US tech outfit

The deal will allow Qatar’s government to adopt tools such as predictive analytics, automation and advanced data analysis in an effort to streamline operations

UAE: Leader in Artificial Intelligence

Pearl of AI excellence: Minister wants UAE to be world leader

The UAE has been seamlessly incorporating AI into people’s daily lives

How agentic AI will boost the digital economy across the Middle East

How agentic AI will boost the digital economy across the Middle East

Agentic AI systems are being explored for urban management as part of smart city projects such as Neom, while banks and healthcare institutions are examining its use for risk assessment and adaptive treatment plans

Productivity boost: Check out these latest AI PCs from DELL

DELL’s latest AI-powered PCs offer significant improvements in battery life, security, and flexibility

TSMC, Samsung explore chip factory projects in UAE

TSMC, Samsung consider building chip factories in UAE, WSJ reports

The broader goal would be to increase global chip production and help bring chip prices down without hurting chipmakers’ profitability

MGX, Microsoft, BlackRock team up to launch $30bn AI fund

Abu Dhabi’s MGX, Microsoft, BlackRock partner to launch $30bn AI fund

The infrastructure investments will be chiefly in the US and the remainder in its partner countries

UAE’s G42, Microsoft to build two data centres in Abu Dhabi

UAE’s G42, Microsoft to build two AI centres in Abu Dhabi

The first centre will develop and advance best practices and industry standards for the responsible use of AI in the Middle East and the Global South

DMCC launches AI Centre to drive global AI solutions

Dubai: DMCC launches AI Centre to drive global AI solutions

The AI Centre will occupy two floors and integrate DMCC’s other tech-focused platforms, including the DMCC Crypto and Gaming Centres

Insights: Tackling GenAI's impact on enterprise security

Insights: Tackling GenAI’s impact on enterprise security

Ad-hoc adoption of GenAI and LLMs by end users will compromise the enterprise attack surface and data privacy, and cybersecurity administrators will need to initiate proactive measures linked to its use