DUABI, 13th July, 2026 (WAM) — The Mohammed Bin Rashid Establishment for Small and Medium Enterprises Development (Dubai SME), part of the Dubai Department of Economy and Tourism (DET), has announced …
DEWA provides practical model of Dubai-It approach in energy, water, sustainability
It, launched by His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, provides a practical framework that affirms ambition has no value without …
DEWA International Launched as a Wholly Owned Independent Subsidiary of DEWA to Develop Global Energy and Water Projects
HH Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum, Chairman of the Dubai Supreme Council of Energy, announced the establishment of ‘DEWA International’, a wholly owned independent subsidiary of Dubai Electricity …
Dubai Silicon Oasis to host second Middle East edition of Doers Summit Dubai 2026 from 24–26 November
Dubai, UAE – Under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum, Chairman of the Dubai Integrated Economic Zones Authority (DIEZ), the Dubai Silicon Oasis (DS …
From Oil to AI: US-UAE Ties Enter a New Strategic Era
The designation removes licensing requirements for many advanced U.S. technologies, deepening Washington’s strategic technology partnership with the UAE while drawing scrutiny from some U.S. lawmakers …
US eases technology and defence exports to UAE
The United States has sharply loosened export controls on the UAE, opening wider access to advanced artificial intelligence chips, military equipment, commercial satellites and other sensitive …
UAE in AI chips breakthrough as US ends curb on exports
The US is removing restrictions on the sale of advanced American technology and other sensitive goods to the UAE, putting the Gulf state on a par with the US’s closest allies. Emirati officials and US …
UAE-based Avelin AI pockets US$3.7 million in a pre-seed funding round
AVELIN AI, a Dubai-headquartered sovereign artificial intelligence (AI) platform built for enterprises and governments in regulated industries, has secured US$3.7 million in a pre-seed funding round …
UAE leads Arab world in 2026 Environmental Performance Index
DUBAI, 10th July, 2026 (WAM) — The United Arab Emirates has ranked first among Arab countries in the 2026 Environmental Performance Index (EPI), underscoring the success of the nation’s proactive, …
UAE highlights technology, AI as key enablers of global security at UN Police Chiefs Summit
NEW YORK, 10th July, 2026 (WAM) — The UAE, represented by the Ministry of Interior, took part in the security session of the UNCOPS 2026 Police Chiefs Summit in New York, where it highlighted the …
Etisalat May Sell African Towers
UAE’s telecoms firm Etisalat may sell its telephone tower operations in Africa and is considering sharing infrastructure with rival carriers, it said in a statement on Thursday. Etisalat operates in …
Swiss food giant Nestlé launches AI-powered innovation hub in Dubai
Swiss food giant Nestlé has launched the SparX Innovation Hub at its new MENA head office in Expo City Dubai, with the aim of accelerating artificial intelligence (AI)-powered, consumer-led innovation …
Circular IT turns sustainability ambitions into measurable technology for UAE organisations
As the UAE accelerates its Net Zero 2050 Strategy, CIOs are embedding sustainability into technology lifecycle management, circular IT and data-driven decision making to reduce emissions, improve effi …
Ookla’s new AI benchmarks put UAE 5G in the global top tier — with e& leading on upload
Ookla has rebuilt its 5G scorecard around AI workloads instead of download speed, and the UAE lands in the top tier for latency while e& posts the highest median 5G upload in the entire …
America holds the chips. The UAE intends to run the region’s AI anyway
My grandfather dived for pearls before he ever saw an oil rig. My father spent his career in oil. In the United Arab Emirates, each generation makes its fortune on the resources of its age, and then, …
Dubai expo to showcase life-changing AI-powered tech for people of determination
An exhibition that showcases the latest technology that is reshaping accessibility and independent living for people of determination (PoD) will take place in Dubai in October. The eighth edition of …
Over 9 million passengers clear Dubai airport immigration in seconds via Smart Gates
Dubai’s smart travel system processed over 9.4 million passengers in early 2026. Smart Gates facilitated immigration for over nine million travellers during this period. The AI-powered Red Carpet …