Videos

Dr. Hakim Hacid, Chief Researcher at TII’s AI and Digital Science Research Center, argues that AI’s future will be defined not by model size alone, but by cultural authenticity, accessibility, openness, and real-world value.

The telco-to-techno shift is no longer optional. It is an operational necessity in a world where connectivity, cloud, and AI are deeply intertwined.

Saeed Belhoul unpacks the UAE’s decision to position digital identity as a core pillar of its digital transformation—and the inspiration behind TDRA’s mission to advance it nationwide.

Thomas Cherian explains how platform thinking, data, and strategic partnerships are redefining customer experience at Commercial Bank of Dubai.

Jasim Al Awadi, Chief ICT Officer at du, explores how the UAE is strengthening its digital competitiveness through resilient ICT infrastructure, sovereign cloud platforms, and strategic interoperability.

Dr. Leonid Zhukov (Director, BCG X AI Science Institute) and Professor Tim Kraska (MIT, Data and AI Lab) unpack what being “agentic” truly means. They explain how today’s AI agents work, why large language models serve as the “brains” of these systems, and where human oversight remains essential.