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H.H. Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defence…

The Dubai Future Foundation (DFF) has announced the launch of “Agentic AI for Government Services Accelerator” under Dubai Future Accelerators…

Critical infrastructure, AI-powered security operations and the geopolitical dimensions of cyber conflict took centre stage on the second day of…

The UAE Cybersecurity Council (CSC) has warned of the growing threat posed by ‘wiper malware’, which can target individuals and organisations by deleting or damaging data and disrupting systems and services. The council also shared tips to reduce the risks posed.

Abu Dhabi is all set to establish a national-scale AI supercomputer in India with 8 exaflops of compute capacity, marking a new phase in India’s AI infrastructure development. The landmark project was announced on the sidelines of the AI Impact Summit 2026 taking place in New Delhi.

UAE’s early investments in large-scale data centres, cloud partnerships, and sovereign AI platforms enabled the country to be positioned as both a regional and global hub for computing capabilities, Omar Sultan Al Olama, UAE’S Minister of State for Artificial Intelligence, Digital Economy, and Remote Work Applications, said at the AI Impact Summit hosted in New Delhi.

The UAE has positioned itself as a leading AI market, with 42% of organizations now qualifying as AI Leaders, according to a new study. The report also reveals that UAE organizations not only match global peers but are demonstrating exceptional progress in enterprise-wide AI deployment.

As it marks its five-year milestone, Mohamed bin Zayed University of Artificial Intelligence (MBZUAI) has launched The Academy, a global platform dedicated to disseminating cutting-edge AI knowledge and facilitating high-level exchange. The university has also announced its first AI x Arts Fellowship.

The Dubai Chamber of Digital Economy has signed an agreement with the global visual communication platform Canva to establish the company’s regional headquarters in Dubai and support 250,000 small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the digital sector and individuals over the next five years.

The launch of an AI Readiness Tool was announced by Bain & Company in collaboration with the World Governments Summit (WGS) 2026. The tool is a new platform designed to help government entities assess their preparedness for artificial intelligence and identify practical actions to accelerate adoption and impact.