The United Arab Emirates (UAE) is preparing to launch advanced artificial intelligence (AI) models inspired by China’s DeepSeek, according to Faisal Al Bannai, the UAE’s presidential advisor on advanced technologies. The UAE has been actively investing in AI to diversify its economy away from oil reliance. Al Bannai said the performance of DeepSeek demonstrates the...
Dubai Future Foundation (DFF) and IBM have officially signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) aimed at reinforcing Dubai’s stature as a global hub for artificial intelligence (AI). This agreement was formalized during the World Governments Summit (WGS) 2025 and is in line with the Dubai Economic Agenda (D33), which targets doubling the size of Dubai’s...
Baidu, a leading Chinese technology company, has announced plans to introduce a robotaxi service in Dubai. This move is part of a broader strategy by Chinese tech giants to expand their presence in the Middle East, which is becoming an increasingly attractive market for innovation and technology. The company has been developing its autonomous driving...
An artificial intelligence robot designed in Abu Dhabi is revolutionizing the strawberry harvesting process. Created by experts from the Mohamed Bin Zayed University of Artificial Intelligence (MBZUAI), this robot is capable of identifying and picking ripe strawberries without causing damage, whether in sunny fields or controlled greenhouse environments. The “Strawberry Picker” project is led by...
ManageEngine, a division of Zoho Corporation recognized for its enterprise IT management solutions, is set to hold its User Conference at The Ritz-Carlton, Dubai International Financial Centre, on February 18th and 19th, 2025. The focus of this year’s conference will be on how enterprises can prepare for the AI era. According to Al Bawaba, Rajesh...
Sorbonne University Abu Dhabi (SUAD) is organizing an Artificial Intelligence Week from February 17 to 21, 2025. This event is coordinated by the Sorbonne Centre for Artificial Intelligence (SCAI) and will feature seminars and conferences that examine AI from various perspectives. The goal is to offer a comprehensive understanding of AI’s implications and applications. The...
At the World Government Summit 2025, officials, ministers, and experts highlighted the vital role of digital transformation and technological innovation in redefining government services. They underscored the importance of partnerships between governments and the private sector to improve service efficiency and sustainability. During the discussions, participants focused on the integration of artificial intelligence and data-driven...
Mohammad Abdullah Al Gergawi, the minister of cabinet affairs of the United Arab Emirates and chairman of the World Government Summit, has forecasted that more than 20 billion robots will assist humans by the year 2050. This prediction was made during his keynote speech at the opening of the 2025 World Government Summit in Dubai,...
At the World Government Summit, Prof Klaus Schwab, Chairman of the Board of Trustees of the World Economic Forum, told about the critical need for governments to educate citizens about artificial intelligence (AI) and emerging technologies to mitigate public fear. He pointed out that the rapid pace of technological advancement has left many individuals feeling...
Dr. Raymond Khoury, a member of the Middle East Partner Group at Arthur D Little, highlighted that modern technology and artificial intelligence (AI) are pivotal in shaping the future strategies of Gulf countries. Speaking to the Emirates News Agency (WAM) during the World Government Summit (WGS) in Dubai, he noted that these technologies are not...