The Abu Dhabi Government has launched the “Abu Dhabi Government Digital Strategy 2025-2027,” marking a significant step towards establishing an AI-driven government. This initiative, overseen by the Department of Government Enablement – Abu Dhabi (DGE) and in collaboration with various government entities, aims to position Abu Dhabi as a leader in global digital governance. The...
ADNOC Distribution has announced the launch of the second phase of its service station solarisation programme in collaboration with Emerge, a partnership between Masdar and the EDF Group. This initiative is designed to finance, design, install, and maintain solar photovoltaic (PV) panels at service stations across ADNOC Distribution’s network in the UAE. The programme aims...
The Dubai Centre for Artificial Intelligence (DCAI) has launched the “Dubai AI Seal,” aimed at promoting trust among reputable artificial intelligence (AI) companies and establishing Dubai as a global leader in AI. This initiative was introduced under the directives of H.H. Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, who serves as the Crown Prince...
Abu Dhabi is hosting the 31st International Conference on Computational Linguistics (COLING 2025), kicking off on Sunday. The event, organised by the Mohamed bin Zayed University of Artificial Intelligence (MBZUAI), is set to welcome over 1,500 attendees from around the world at the Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre (ADNEC) from January 19 to 24. This...
The UAE Cyber Security Council has reported a significant achievement in national cybersecurity efforts, successfully blocking nearly 200,000 cyberattacks every day. These attacks were primarily ransomware attempts targeting both public and private sectors, aiming to breach sensitive data and lock digital systems. The Council’s emergency cybersecurity protocols, in collaboration with various authorities, played a crucial...
The UAE government has announced that it will solely provide fast and super-fast electric vehicle (EV) chargers across the country. This initiative aims to enhance the living conditions in the UAE by promoting cleaner air and reducing carbon emissions, as stated by the UAE Minister of Energy and Infrastructure, Suhail Al Mazrouei, during an interview...
A recent report has underscored the United Arab Emirates position as a leader in the regional solar energy sector. This growth is fueled by initiatives such as the Dubai Clean Energy Strategy 2050, which aims for 75 percent clean energy by 2050, and Abu Dhabi Vision 2030, targeting 30 percent renewable energy within the next...
The Global Artificial Intelligence (AI) Healthcare Academy in Abu Dhabi has successfully trained over 3,750 healthcare professionals since its launch. These participants have engaged in various training programs and courses aimed at enhancing their AI skills and improving their proficiency with advanced AI technologies in the healthcare sector. This initiative is a collaboration between the...
During the World Future Energy Summit at Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week, BEEAH announced plans to build the Middle East’s first commercial-scale waste-to-hydrogen plant in Al Sajaa, Sharjah. The project is a collaboration with the UAE’s Ministry of Energy and Infrastructure (MoEI) and international technology firms Chinook Hydrogen from the UK and Air Water from Japan....
The Mohammed Bin Rashid Space Centre (MBRSC) announced that it has successfully received the first signal from MBZ-SAT. This achievement confirms that all systems of the satellite are functioning efficiently following its launch into orbit. MBZ-SAT is the most advanced satellite in the region, and it has begun its mission to provide data that supports...