Innovation
AI and Machine Learning
Why AI Governance Will Define the UAE’s Global Leadership Ambitions
The UAE's bold AI vision demands transparency and trust, but cutting corners on governance risks costly fixes from preventable failures.
Paromita Gupta
Top Innovation from MIT Sloan Management Review Middle East
AI and Machine Learning
Abu Dhabi Expands AI Drive, Deploys Copilot to 35,000 Civil Servants
MITSloan ME Editorial
Automation
Microsoft and G42's Inception42 Join Forces on Enterprise Agentic AI
MITSloan ME Editorial
More Innovation from MIT Sloan Management Review Middle East
AI and Machine Learning
AIRF Dubai 2026 Will Put Agentic AI Execution in the Spotlight
The 2026 edition will focus on the real-world challenges of building agentic AI systems. The forum will explore three key questions: what is actually being built and deployed, and who is behind these efforts.
MITSloan ME Editorial
AI and Machine Learning
Abu Dhabi Expands AI Drive, Deploys Copilot to 35,000 Civil Servants
The Copilot is the latest in the collaboration between DGE and Microsoft, spanning government cloud infrastructure, cybersecurity operations, AI-driven services, and modern workplace technologies.
MITSloan ME Editorial
AI and Machine Learning
Palantir CEO Slams OpenAI, Anthropic Over AI Token Economy
The company also released a nine-point manifesto on the importance of “AI sovereignty,” criticizing tokenmaxxing as a business model while encouraging companies to maintain ownership of their data.
MITSloan ME Editorial
AI and Machine Learning
Saudi Arabia Launches AI Tourism Vision, Unveils TourismX Platform to Power Growth
The vision aims to elevate tourism experiences, enhance operational productivity, empower investors and professionals, and strengthen the country’s position as a global hub for tourism innovation.
MITSloan ME Editorial
Data, AI, & Machine Learning
Nvidia’s New Cooling System Cuts Data Center Water Use to Near Zero—But Not AI’s
The technology addresses on-site consumption, while power generation and chip manufacturing remain major contributors.
MITSloan ME Editorial
Data, AI, & Machine Learning
UAE Introduces AI-Generated Spokesperson for International Outreach
With the launch of Zayed, the country is testing how virtual representatives can support public communication at scale.
MITSloan ME Editorial
AI and Machine Learning
AI Dispatch | Embedding AI into Critical Infrastructure
Here are the top tech stories from our weekly AI news wrap-up (June 5- 12).
MITSloan ME Editorial
AI and Machine Learning
Apple Taps Google and Nvidia to Power Next-Generation AI
At the WWDC, Apple also announced an overhauled version of Siri, as it bid farewell to its longtime chief Tim Cook, who will be succeeded by John Ternus
MITSloan ME Editorial
Data, AI, & Machine Learning
Hub71 Startups Cross $2.7B in Funding as Abu Dhabi’s Tech Ecosystem Matures
A 62% rise in applications and growing revenue generation reflect Abu Dhabi’s increasing appeal as a regional launchpad for technology ventures.
MITSloan ME Editorial
AI and Machine Learning
World’s First AI-Designed Vaccine Targets Future Pandemics
Vaccine research and development underwent a shift during the COVID-19 pandemic, demonstrating a need for accelerated timelines.
