Saudi Arabia is embarking on a revolutionary urban project known as THE LINE, which is envisioned to stretch 170 kilometers long, 200 meters wide, and rise 500 meters high. This ambitious initiative is designed to redefine urban life and sustainability, aiming to create a carbon-free city powered entirely by renewable solar and wind energy. By...
The 17th session of the UAE-France Strategic Dialogue took place in Paris on May 23, 2025, reinforcing the longstanding strategic partnership between the United Arab Emirates and the French Republic. This meeting was guided by the leadership of President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan and French President Emmanuel Macron. For over 50...
Doha: Invest Qatar, the Investment Promotion Agency of Qatar, has formed a strategic partnership with Schneider Electric, a global leader in energy management and automation digital transformation. This collaboration aims to support Schneider Electric’s expansion in Qatar and hasten the development of smart infrastructure and artificial intelligence (AI) solutions within the country’s growing business ecosystem....
Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) has made a significant advancement by adopting Google’s advanced NotebookLM technology to convert its press releases into podcasts. This initiative highlights DEWA’s commitment to leading in artificial intelligence (AI) adoption, as it becomes the first government entity in the world to implement this AI-powered model for such a purpose....
The GITEX EUROPE x Ai Everything event has officially begun in Berlin, focusing on the significant role of artificial intelligence in driving economic growth. This inaugural tech gathering is particularly noteworthy as it aims to explore the €2.7 billion economic windfall attributed to advancements in technology. Government of Dubai Media Office reports that the event...
Abu Dhabi’s technology investment fund MGX is collaborating with US chipmaker Nvidia and French companies to develop Europe’s largest artificial intelligence data center, located near Paris. This significant initiative was announced at the Choose France summit held in Versailles. The project involves a 1.4 gigawatt-capacity campus and includes partnerships with France-backed investment firm Bpifrance and...
A research arm of the Abu Dhabi government, the Technology Innovation Institute (TII), has unveiled a new Arabic-language artificial intelligence model named Falcon Arabic. This initiative aims to secure the UAE’s technological advantage over competitors in the Middle East. Falcon Arabic was trained using a diverse dataset that includes Modern Standard Arabic as well as...
The Mohammed Bin Rashid School of Government (MBRSG) has officially launched the “AI Ethics Assessment Programme,” which incorporates the IEEE CertifAIEd™ curriculum created by the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE). This initiative is part of MBRSG’s executive education series and aims to promote ethical practices in the utilization of artificial intelligence. Developed in...
Saudi Arabia is experiencing a significant digital transformation in its internet sector, according to a new report from the Communications, Space and Technology Commission (CST). The report reveals that 21.5 percent of internet users in the Kingdom actively utilize various artificial intelligence (AI) applications. Among these users, the age group of 20 to 29 years...
EDGE, recognized as one of the leading advanced technology and defense groups globally, has unveiled its Group AI Accelerator. This new Centre of Excellence (COE) aims to speed up the development and integration of innovative artificial intelligence (AI) projects within EDGE Group’s facilities and its advanced portfolio of disruptive solutions. The Group AI Accelerator will...