Mohamed bin Zayed University of Artificial Intelligence (MBZUAI) is set to participate as an official partner at the Machines Can See 2025 (MCS 2025) event, which will occur from April 23 to 24 during Dubai AI Week. The event, hosted at the Museum of the Future and Emirates Towers, is expected to attract over 2...
The Dubai Integrated Economic Zones Authority (DIEZ) has reported a significant milestone in the artificial intelligence (AI) sector, with over 700 companies specializing in AI and its various applications operating within its economic zones. This development underscores DIEZ’s commitment to fostering innovation and growth in the technology industry. DIEZ emphasized that its strategic initiatives have...
Abu Dhabi University (ADU) has announced the introduction of 17 new academic programs that will begin in the Fall Semester of 2025/2026. This initiative reflects ADU’s dedication to academic excellence and its strategic focus on creating a diverse educational portfolio. The programs have received accreditation from the Commission for Academic Accreditation (CAA) in the UAE...
The Dubai Health Authority (DHA) has announced the implementation of the advanced Genesys AI-powered speech and text analytics system at its contact center, making it the first government entity in the Middle East and the UAE to adopt this innovative technology. This initiative is part of DHA’s participation in Dubai AI Week and emphasizes Dubai’s...
The Ministry of Finance has introduced a new initiative called “UAE Global Cadres” aimed at raising awareness among Emirati professionals and students regarding career opportunities within international financial organizations. This initiative targets Emiratis currently working in the UAE and those enrolled in academic institutions both locally and abroad. The “UAE Global Cadres” initiative is part...
Dubai-based Arabic.AI has introduced an innovative autonomous AI platform designed specifically for the Arabic language. Founded by the accomplished entrepreneur Nour Al Hassan, who previously established the language technology company Tarjama, Arabic.AI has developed a proprietary large language model named Pronoia. Benchmarks indicate that Pronoia outperforms notable AI systems, including GPT-4, Deepseek, and Cohere, in...
The UAE General Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA) has officially approved the design of the country’s first heliport for flying taxis. The design was accepted today for a hybrid heliport located at the Abu Dhabi Cruise Terminal at Zayed Port, as reported by Khaleej Times. This hybrid heliport will facilitate both traditional helicopters and electric vertical...
The Dubai Chamber of Commerce has successfully organized 252 bilateral business meetings between companies from Dubai and Angola in Luanda, the capital of Angola. This event was part of the chamber’s trade mission to Angola and Mozambique, which is under the ‘New Horizons’ initiative aimed at supporting the international growth of Dubai-based companies by unlocking...
The Department of Health – Abu Dhabi (DoH) and the Abu Dhabi Investment Office (ADIO) have announced a partnership with Unilabs Pharma Solutions to establish an analytical laboratory. This initiative is part of the newly launched ‘Health, Endurance, Longevity, and Medicine’ cluster, aimed at enhancing various aspects of healthcare in the region. Under a memorandum...
A recent study indicates that about 33 percent of government jobs in Dubai are at a significant risk of being affected by generative Artificial Intelligence (AI). The research also highlights that clerical support roles are the most vulnerable, with generative AI potentially eliminating 24 percent of the tasks associated with these positions. The study was...