TRENDS Research and Advisory has announced the opening of registration for the second edition of the TRENDS Hub Scientific Research Award, which emphasizes the importance of artificial intelligence (AI). Applications for the award will be accepted until 30th June 2025, and the top three winners will be revealed on 9th September 2025. This award is...
In a significant advancement in the realm of artificial intelligence (AI), the UAE is partnering with France to establish a 1 gigawatt (GW) AI data centre. This mega project will see the UAE invest billions of euros, making it the largest AI facility of its kind in Europe, according to the French presidency. The announcement...
The Emirates Safer Internet Society (eSafe) has launched STOGOCOMP, marking the UAE’s first open competition in artificial intelligence (AI) and robotics for school students aged 9 to 19 years. This initiative aims to encourage students from both public and private schools to develop effective solutions that enhance the wellbeing of children within educational institutions. In...
Speaking at the inaugural Plug and Play Middle East Summit, Dr. Thani bin Ahmed Al Zeyoudi, the UAE Minister of State for Foreign Trade, told the audience about the significant impact of advanced technologies, especially artificial intelligence (AI), in revolutionizing global trade. He also emphasized the importance of embracing innovation to foster a new era...
DeepSeek, a new AI model from China, has captured attention in the UAE for its ability to provide responses that users describe as “more natural” compared to its competitor, ChatGPT. However, its launch faced challenges when a large-scale cyberattack hindered many residents from downloading the app on Monday. Despite this setback, DeepSeek’s claims of using...
Chinese startup DeepSeek has achieved a remarkable milestone by overtaking its competitor ChatGPT to become the top-rated free application on Apple’s App Store in the United States. This accomplishment was announced on Monday and comes as the company’s artificial intelligence Assistant, powered by the DeepSeek-V3 model, gained significant traction among U.S. users since its release...
Agentic AI is transforming the automotive sector by offering advanced customer engagement solutions that move beyond traditional scripted responses. Unlike conventional chatbots that follow rigid decision trees, Agentic AI operates autonomously, enabling it to understand context, make decisions, and execute complex workflows without needing human intervention. This shift is particularly significant in industries requiring real-time...
Artificial intelligence is making waves in healthcare, and the UAE is at the forefront of this transformation. M42, a global leader in health powered by AI, is pioneering innovative solutions to improve patient care, enhance decision-making, and reduce the burden on clinicians. Speaking to Emirates News Agency (WAM) ahead of Arab Health 2025, Dr. Maaz...
Halo AI, a company focused on transforming brand and creator collaborations, has successfully closed a seed funding round of US$6 million. The funding round was led by Raed Ventures and Shorooq, and included participation from strategic investors such as former senior executives from Snapchat, leaders from Microsoft and Airbnb, as well as executives from Amazon...
The Dubai Centre for Artificial Intelligence (DCAI) has launched registrations for an innovative initiative called “One Million Prompters.” This program aims to train one million individuals in AI prompt engineering, marking it as the largest initiative of its kind. The goal is to equip participants with the necessary skills to master AI prompt technology and...