Gulf nations are actively leveraging Artificial Intelligence (AI) across various sectors to drive economic diversification, enhance public services, and improve quality of life. Key areas of focus include smart cities, healthcare, finance, energy,...
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Saudi Arabia and UAE Vie for Middle East AI Supremacy
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) and Saudi Arabia are engaged in a fierce competition to become the primary Middle Eastern hub for artificial intelligence (AI) technology. Their plans include building some of the largest data center clusters...
Al Fridge’ doubles down on worker support, to distribute 2 million free ice cream, juice
Dubai: The second, more ambitious iteration of the Al Freej Fridge campaign has been launched by Ferjan Dubai in partnership with the Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Global Initiatives (MBRGI), Suqia UAE, and the UAE Food Bank, demonstrating the...
Ronaldo declares Saudi Arabia his home
One of the most well-known football players, Cristiano Ronaldo, has stated that he intends to spend the rest of his life in Saudi Arabia, calling the kingdom a place of "peace and safety" where he and his family truly feel at home. After leaving...
Saudi Arabia prepares for superintelligent AI to lead the future
The discussion of artificial intelligence has changed in recent years from speculative fiction to strategic policy. Although most people still think of artificial intelligence (AI) in terms of chatbots, recommendation engines, and digital...
Artificial Intelligence Committee
Qatar is dedicated to becoming a leading hub for emerging technologies, including Artificial Intelligence (AI), by driving digital innovation across all sectors. Recognizing the importance of AI, the Artificial Intelligence Committee was established...
UAE, Saudi Arabia, and Qatar pledged $2 trillion spending can buy tech superpower
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During U.S. President Donald Trump's Middle East tour last month, the United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia, and Qatar pledged $2 trillion in agreements, igniting a discussion about whether big expenditure can purchase tech powerhouse status. Saudi...
Made in UAE AI robot that picks ripe strawberries better than humans
Abu Dhabi: Researchers at a university in Abu Dhabi have created an AI-powered robot that can recognize ripe strawberries with precision, pick them without harming them, and work nonstop in a variety of settings, including sunlit fields and controlled...
UAE National Strategy for Artificial Intelligence
We will transform the UAE into a world leader in A.I. by investing in people and industries that are key to our success.LivingThe role of any new minister is to set a direction for their tenure and orchestrate the vision set by the leadership.The...
How AI agents and agentic AI differ from each other
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The two related technologies can work together, but CIOs should understand the difference to protect against vendor hype and obfuscation.With agentic AI in its infancy and organizations rushing to adopt AI agents, there seems to be confusion about the...
Abu Dhabi set to become the world’s first fully AI-Powered government by 2027
With a 13 billion USD investment, the emirate’s ambitious digital strategy will transform government operations through AI, cloud computing, and automation, paving the way for a new era of governance.CIO | Middle East > UAE / United...
United Arab Emirates AI Ambitions
Being an early AI adaptor and innovator, the UAE’s AI sector is among the world’s most advanced. The UAE appointed the world’s first AI minister in 2017, created the first dedicated AI research university in 2020, and launched Falcon, a top-rated...
