The Behavioral Exchange 2025 (BX2025) concluded in Abu Dhabi, with the UAE launching a new global network aimed at shaping the future of behavioral sciences. The event took place under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Theyab bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Chairman of the Presidential Court for Development and Fallen Heroes Affairs....
Dubai-based business advisory firm Terex Ventures successfully wrapped up its Official Demo Day Series at Zentral, World Trade Center (WTC), Dubai. The event attracted a global network of venture capitalists, angel investors, and family offices from the UAE, India, Europe, and beyond. This Demo Day focused on high-impact startups that are addressing real-world challenges in...
Dubai is set to broaden its robot delivery service after a successful pilot by Yango Technology. The company launched this pilot project in Shobha Hartland last month and reported positive outcomes from the initiative. According to Nikita Gavrilov, the regional head of Yango Tech Autonomy for the Middle East, over 40 percent of customers opted...
Saudi Arabia has announced new regulations allowing visitors to the country to claim back value-added tax (VAT) in an effort to boost the tourism industry. However, the government also plans to expand the tax base to include online transactions, which reflects its need to adapt to declining oil revenues. As the world’s second-largest oil producer,...
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) is dedicated to speeding up the development and adoption of artificial intelligence (AI) over the next decade. His Excellency Omar Sultan Al Olama, the Minister of State for Artificial Intelligence, Digital Economy and Remote Work Applications, emphasized this commitment during the opening keynote at the Dubai AI Retreat. He stated...
The United Arab Emirates plans to assess the use of artificial intelligence across its government departments. Omar Al Olama, the Minister of State for AI, emphasized the importance of ensuring that AI is not overregulated, which could hinder innovation. He made these remarks during the Dubai AI Retreat. Al Olama stated that while the evaluation...
Under the banner of “Innovate in Sharjah,” the Sharjah FDI Office (Invest in Sharjah) and the Sharjah Research, Technology and Innovation Park (SRTIP) participated in InnoEX 2025 held in Hong Kong. This event allowed the delegation to explore collaboration opportunities in technology, innovation, and research. The presence of the Sharjah delegation underscored the emirate’s advanced...
Under the “Innovate in Sharjah” initiative, the Sharjah FDI Office (Invest in Sharjah) and the Sharjah Research, Technology and Innovation Park (SRTIP) participated in InnoEX 2025 in Hong Kong. Their involvement aimed to explore investment opportunities in technology, innovation, and advanced industries. This event highlighted Sharjah’s advanced infrastructure and business-friendly environment, promoting the emirate’s competitive...
GOTECH 2025, a conference in the oil and gas sector, is set to take place in Dubai from April 21 to 23. The event will focus on the theme “Towards a Digital and Sustainable Future of Energy,” bringing together global leaders, innovators, and experts to discuss the emerging trends and challenges in the energy landscape....
Capgemini, a global leader in technology services, is set to launch an AI Center of Excellence (CoE) in Egypt, aimed at enhancing AI-driven innovation for its worldwide clients. The implementation of this new center is expected to begin in May 2025, according to an emailed press release from the company. The CoE will focus on...