The Ministry of Health and Prevention (MOHAP) in Dubai has organized a forum focused on the ethics of artificial intelligence (AI) in the healthcare sector. This event aims to address the challenges and implications posed by the integration of AI technologies in medical practices and patient care. During the forum, experts and stakeholders gathered to...
The United Arab Emirates has signed 13 significant deals valued at Dh3.97 billion during the International Defence Exhibition (IDEX). Among these, nine local contracts amounted to Dh3.8 billion, while four international agreements totaled Dh143.4 million Notable local agreements include a contract worth Dh1.8 billion with Calidus Land Systems for the purchase of Multitasking MATV 4...
The food and beverage sector in the UAE is witnessing notable growth fueled by innovation and a focus on consumer preferences. Industry leaders have outlined a roadmap for future development, emphasizing the importance of adapting to changing market demands. Megat Iskandar, the Trade Commissioner of Malaysia to the UAE, mentioned that Malaysia is concentrating on...
Kristalina Georgieva, the Managing Director of the International Monetary Fund (IMF), addressed the necessity for emerging economies to adapt to the transformative effects of artificial intelligence (AI) during her speech at the AlUla Conference for Emerging Market Economies in Saudi Arabia. She emphasized that these economies must embrace AI to remain competitive and ensure sustainable...
The International Defence Exhibition (IDEX) and the Naval Defence Exhibition (NAVDEX) 2025 commenced in Abu Dhabi today, taking place under the high patronage of President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan. This significant event showcases advancements in military and naval technology and aims to enhance collaboration among defense industries globally. The exhibitions are...
Generative AI is being recognized as both an opportunity and a challenge for business leaders in Qatar. According to Ahmed Ben Abdallah, Partner and Advisory Head of Digital and Innovation at KPMG in Qatar, the successful harnessing of generative AI’s potential will require strong ethical frameworks, investment in training, and the implementation of effective AI...
The Qatar Financial Centre (QFC) has announced a significant reduction in its application fee for licensing entities, slashing it from USD 5,000 to just USD 500. This new fee structure applies to all applicants aiming to conduct non-regulated activities within the QFC, with the exception of Single Family Offices. This decision is part of QFC’s...
On Monday, President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan of the UAE and President Volodymyr Zelenskyy of Ukraine witnessed the signing of the Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) between their countries. This agreement aims to create new opportunities for trade, investment, and economic collaboration. His Highness emphasized the importance of this agreement in...
Paris-based AI startup Mistral has introduced a new language model, Mistral Saba, which focuses on Arabic-speaking countries. The model, launched on Monday, is tailored to handle Arabic interactions more effectively, setting it apart from Mistral’s general-purpose models. With 24 billion parameters, Mistral Saba is compact compared to other large language models (LLMs). While smaller models...
Saudi Arabia has positioned itself as a leading player among the top ten global markets for energy storage. This development coincides with the launch of the Bisha Project, which has a capacity of 2000 megawatt-hours (MWh) and is recognized as one of the largest energy storage projects in the Middle East and Africa. The Kingdom,...