DIFC has announced a major transformation that could change how financial hubs operate worldwide. Dubai International Financial Centre will build an AI native finance hub in Dubai, creating 25,000 jobs across UAE with a $3.5B economic impact. Instead of testing AI in small use cases, the center will integrate artificial intelligence across its entire ecosystem. … Read more
The United Arab Emirates has positioned artificial intelligence as a national priority rather than a standalone technology trend. Over the past few years, the country has taken a structured approach that combines policy, ethics, and infrastructure to guide AI adoption across government and industry. A policy-first approach to AI The UAE was among the first … Read more
The United Arab Emirates began investing in artificial intelligence and digital transformation earlier than many global peers, treating emerging technologies as a core pillar of economic and social development rather than experimental tools. Over the past decade, these early decisions have translated into practical, real-world impact across government services, business operations, and startup growth. National … Read more
Dubai has been ranked third globally in the Startup Friendly Cities Index 2026, reinforcing its position as one of the world’s most attractive destinations for startups and entrepreneurs. The ranking highlights Dubai’s growing influence in the global startup ecosystem and reflects sustained efforts to build a business-friendly, innovation-driven environment. The city ranked just behind San … Read more
AI Moves from Experimentation to Core HR Strategy Artificial intelligence (AI) is rapidly transforming human resources (HR) practices across the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and the wider Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC). Organisations in the region are increasingly using AI tools not just for basic digitisation but to drive strategic workforce decisions, talent management, and operational … Read more
New Venture Studio Aims to Support Founders Across the Region FAST Ventures, a UAE-based marketing and technology group, has launched FAST Foundry, a new venture studio backed by a $3 million fund to support early-stage startups in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA). FAST Foundry is designed to help founders turn ideas into scalable … Read more
Strategic Agreement Marks a Major Tech Partnership The United Arab Emirates and France have confirmed a new framework agreement to build a 1 gigawatt AI focused data centre. The announcement was made during high level discussions between leaders of both countries, highlighting a shared commitment to strengthening global AI capabilities. The agreement also reflects a … Read more
Google has officially rolled out Veo 3, its advanced AI video generation model, to users across the Middle East and North Africa (MENA). The tool is now available through the Gemini app for Google AI Pro subscribers in the region, with a free one-month trial offered to new users. Veo 3 was first introduced in … Read more
UAE telecom operator du, a subsidiary of Emirates Integrated Telecommunications Company (EITC), has introduced GPU-as-a-Service (GPUaaS) to provide high-performance compute resources for artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning workloads. The new offering is aimed at enterprises, startups, and developers looking to scale AI solutions without large upfront hardware investments. The service gives businesses on-demand access … Read more