Dubai: Senen, a global artificial intelligence company active in North America, Europe, and the United Kingdom, has announced its intention to expand into the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region, starting from the Emirate of Dubai. This move positions Dubai as a regional and global hub for innovation in artificial intelligence and big data technologies. According to Emirates News Agency, Ronnie Sheth, CEO of Senen, stated during the Dubai AI and Web3 Festival that the decision to choose Dubai stems from the company’s recognition of the emirate’s pioneering role in innovation. She noted that the UAE is currently leading

Ras Al Khaimah: H.H. Sheikh Saud bin Saqr Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Ras Al Khaimah, has emphasized the importance of international partnerships rooted in mutual respect and shared interests to bolster the global standing of the UAE and Ras Al Khaimah. According to Emirates News Agency, this statement was made during a reception with an economic delegation from Lahti Regional Development Company (LADEC Ltd.) of Finland. The event was attended by Tuula Yrj¶l¤, Ambassador of Finland to the UAE. The Ruler pointed out that such collaborations mirror the Emirate’s vision and long-term growth strategy, focusing on

Dubai: The Dubai Festivals and Retail Establishment (DFRE) is set to launch the fourth edition of the Dubai Esports and Games Festival (DEF) 2025 on Friday, marking the start of the region’s most extensive celebration of gaming and esports, which will captivate fans across different age groups over a span of 17 days. According to Emirates News Agency, the festival’s main attraction, GameExpo, will make a grand return to the Dubai World Trade Centre from 9th to 11th May, presenting eight specially themed gaming zones. Highlights of the event include exclusive meet-and-greet sessions with leading gaming influencers, high-stakes esports tournaments,

Abu Dhabi: The Abu Dhabi AI-Robotics Conference (AIRoC), organised by the Mohamed bin Zayed University of Artificial Intelligence (MBZUAI), commenced today and will continue until 25th April at the university’s campus in Masdar City. The conference emphasizes the rapidly advancing healthcare sector, where artificial intelligence and robotics are changing the landscape of precision and personalized care. According to Emirates News Agency, the conference features a series of keynote addresses, panel discussions, and talks by experts from prominent institutions such as Columbia University, Kyoto University, and the Technical University of Munich. “AIRoC is more than a conference,” stated Professor Yoshihiko Nakamura,

Dubai: Digital Dubai and Dubai Future Foundation today unveiled the inaugural Dubai State of AI Report-a strategic publication highlighting the emirate’s accelerating adoption of artificial intelligence (AI) across government operations. According to Emirates News Agency, the launch coincides with the official rollout of Dubai’s AI Policy for Government Entities, both announced during Digital Dubai’s participation in Dubai AI Week via a dedicated exhibition. This edition of the report offers a comprehensive view of AI’s role in transforming government services in Dubai. The report assessed over 100 high-impact, high-return AI use cases, either already deployed or in development across the city.

Dubai: The Dubai Integrated Economic Zones Authority (DIEZ) has announced that over 700 companies specialising in artificial intelligence (AI) and its applications are now operating within its three economic zones, including Dubai Airport Freezone, Dubai Silicon Oasis, and Dubai CommerCity. This milestone underscores the effectiveness of DIEZ’s AI strategy, which focuses on future-readiness and accelerating the adoption of AI technologies. According to Emirates News Agency, the announcement was made during Dubai AI Week, organised by the Dubai Centre for Artificial Intelligence and hosted at the Museum of the Future and Area 2071 at Emirates Towers. The AI companies within DIEZ

Sharjah: The Board of Directors of Sharjah Pipeline Company “Anabeeb” held its first meeting of 2025, chaired by Waleed Al Sayegh, with the participation of Sheikh Ahmed bin Abdullah Al Thani, Vice Chairman, and other board members. The meeting highlighted the company’s key achievements, development, and progress across various projects, along with suggestions and strategies aimed at ensuring its continued growth and advancement. According to Emirates News Agency, the board discussed a range of critical issues, including the proposed charter for the financial, administrative, and development committees. The members reviewed the company’s financial and operational performance, as well as upcoming

Abu Dhabi: Abu Dhabi’s abundant green spaces, free public Wi-Fi, excellent public transportation, and effective traffic management propelled it from tenth to fifth place in the 2025 IMD Smart City Index, surpassing several major world capitals. According to Emirates News Agency, Mohamed Ali Al Shorafa, Chairman of DMT, stated, “Over the past five years, Abu Dhabi has steadily climbed the world’s smart city rankings, moving from 14th place in 2020 to 5th place this year. This is a major achievement for the whole of Abu Dhabi and further cements our position as one of the best places in the world