The 11th Abu Dhabi International Conference in Dermatology and Aesthetics (AIDA) will take place from May 2 to 4, 2025, at the Conrad Hotel in Etihad Towers, Abu Dhabi, UAE. This event builds on the remarkable success of previous editions and aims to gather a large number of international experts, specialists, doctors, and lecturers in...
Prominent Emirati authors and global thought leaders have converged at the Abu Dhabi International Book Fair (ADIBF) this year, bringing their latest titles that tackle some of today’s most relevant themes. The event showcases a diverse range of voices, including new age guru Dr. Deepak Chopra, diplomat Dr. Ahmed Al Matrooshi, and poet Fatima Al...
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is significantly transforming financial reporting and auditing globally, with 72% of companies already piloting or using AI tools. This figure is projected to soar to 99% within the next three years, as highlighted in KPMG’s report titled “AI in Financial Reporting and Audit: Navigating the New Era.” This global trend is also...
The Department of Health – Abu Dhabi (DoH) has officially partnered with Microsoft to create a ‘Population Health Intelligence’ framework. This collaboration aims to enhance public health management through an advanced learning system that will continuously address and respond to public health challenges. Under the memorandum of understanding, DoH will leverage Microsoft’s cloud and artificial...
H.H. Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, the Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Chairman of the Abu Dhabi Executive Council, recently met with Sarah Friar, the Chief Financial Officer of OpenAI, a prominent artificial intelligence research organization. During the meeting, they discussed OpenAI’s latest AI solutions and the organization’s global initiatives to...
Norma Inc., a leading quantum computing and innovative technology firm based in South Korea, has signed a significant Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Al Fardan Ventures, a prominent investment and innovation firm in the Middle East. This agreement was formalized in Seoul, with Dr. Hyun-Chul Jung, CEO of Norma Inc., and Mr. Mohammed Ebrahim Al...
Mohamed bin Zayed University of Artificial Intelligence (MBZUAI) has officially launched the sixth cohort of its MBZUAI Executive Program (MEP), welcoming over 40 participants. This program is designed for professionals seeking to enhance their knowledge and skills in the rapidly evolving field of artificial intelligence. Credit: Abu Dhabi Media Office The MEP aims to provide...
UAE-based artificial intelligence (AI) fintech startup Metric has successfully raised a seven-figure seed funding round aimed at accelerating its growth throughout the Gulf region, broader Asia, and other emerging markets. The funding round attracted support from various organizations, including Sanabil 500 Global, Hub71, i2i Ventures, Plus VC, Epic Angels, and Accelerate Prosperity, in addition to...
DataBahn.ai has announced the launch of ‘Reef’, a groundbreaking solution designed to transform the management of security data. This innovative knowledge layer is built on the company’s Model Context Protocol (MCP) server and aims to deliver actionable intelligence derived from high-volume security telemetry precisely when it is needed. Enterprises often collect vast amounts of data,...
The Culture Summit Abu Dhabi 2025 commenced with significant discussions highlighting the role of humanity in the development of artificial intelligence. The opening day featured a series of addresses that conveyed both urgent warnings and optimistic views regarding the future of AI technology. During the event, speakers addressed the importance of ensuring that human values...