Author: Ashik Ahmed

By introducing AI-based work permit services, the Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation (MoHRE) of the United Arab Emirates has made a significant stride towards becoming a digitalgovernance global leader, as the services do not require any paperwork or manual processing. Through this change, MoHRE establishes a new standard of smart public services and provides more than 100 digital solutions available around the clock. One of the notable features is automatic generation of work permits, which is achieved by use of sophisticated artificial intelligence and integration of government systems. Through this innovation, establishments will be able to get permits in…

Dubai Metro has deployed a futuristic AI-powered robot to undertake inspection of rail tracks and infrastructure — without disturbing sleep or commute of passengers. Automated Rail Infrastructure Inspection System (ARIIS) is the most recent technology introduced by Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) of Dubai in cooperation with Keolis MHI and Future Maintenance Technologies (FMT). ARIIS uses state-of-the-art lasers, LiDAR sensors, and 3D cameras to scan metro lines in real-time, providing real-time track safety and structural health without disrupting daily operations. This new-generation robot will independently identify the necessity of maintenance, which will make Dubai Metro safer, faster, and more efficient.…

At the 11th BRICS Parliamentary Forum held in Brazil’s capital, the United Arab Emirates was part of the group where leaders from around the world chatted about climate change, artificial intelligence, global peace, and working together as parliamentarians. As a member of the Federal National Council from UAE Parliamentary Division, Ms. Sara Falaknaz made a strong speech at the session for the same topic. She pointed out that AI is a crucial way to attain growth and balance in every part of the world. She stated, though, that for people to gain the full value of AI, governments should enforce…

Dubai started setting up a world-class police force before the UAE was ever established. Dubai’s founding police, the Dubai Police, started on June 1, 1956, housed in the historic Naif Fort in Deira. Seven decades after its founding, Dubai Police now relies on AI and other advanced technology, but still holds on to its history. The force was established in Dubai by a decree from Sheikh Rashid bin Saeed Al Maktoum, son of Ruler Sheikh Saeed bin Maktoum and its first commander-in-chief was British national Peter Clayton, who could speak Arabic and was known for dressing like a Bedouin. At…

Saudi Arabia is launching a daring effort to lead AI in the Middle East with the formation of a $10 billion venture capital fund and a large $77 billion investment in infrastructure. Humain, a firm launched by the government, is leading the effort which is part of the kingdom’s plan to reduce its dependence on oil. Humain Ventures plans to invest in AI startups in the U.S., Europe and Asia beginning this summer, according to the Financial Times. With Prince Mohammed bin Salman at its helm, the company is discussing equity and technology plans with OpenAI, xAI (Elon Musk), Nvidia,…

Dubai is leading the way in tech with the introduction of the world’s first AI chef, Chef Aiman. UMAI, a culinary tech company based in the UAE, brought about this development by using artificial intelligence with fine dining, making its mark in the food industry globally. Chef Aiman which stands for “AI-man,” goes beyond just being an assistant. He has all the qualifications needed to draft menus, build recipes, advise on ingredients and control the running of a kitchen. Chef Aiman is meant to help, not to replace, human chefs when they debut in WOOHOO, an upcoming Japanese restaurant in…

The UAE is poised to make history by covering all ChatGPT Plus memberships for its residents. Through this initiative, OpenAI and the UAE government join forces to help bring the latest AI to the public. Included in the plan is the development of Stargate UAE, a huge AI data center going up in Abu Dhabi. The facility is part of a worldwide movement from OpenAI, called “OpenAI for Countries,” helping countries apply AI to their own needs. A first phase of Stargate UAE, planned for launch in the next year, will have a computing power of 200 megawatts and is…

For the first time, global companies—G42, OpenAI, Oracle, NVIDIA, SoftBank Group and Cisco—have come together to launch Stargate UAE, an AI cluster that will turn Abu Dhabi into a top AI hub. Stargate UAE will open on the UAE–US AI Campus, a newly launched Abu Dhabi site that offers 5 gigawatts of data center capacity for AI. G42, OpenAI and Oracle will launch the 200-megawatt deployment of the 1-gigawatt Stargate UAE cluster in 2026 which follows the initial collaboration in the UAE. The goal of this initiative is a step within the US–UAE AI Acceleration Partnership which is dedicated to…

Dubai drew attention at GITEX EUROPE x Ai Everything 2025 by displaying recent artificial intelligence developments and how it is transforming the digital space in its unified Dubai Pavilion. The exhibition was launched by UAE Minister of State for Entrepreneurship H.E. Alia bint Abdulla Al Mazrouei and Berlin Mayor Kai Wegner and gathered 12 important government and private organizations from Dubai. The Pavilion in Dubai highlighted how AI and digital technology have helped the emirate improve people’s lives and encouraged sustainable growth. Exhibits of Dubai Dashboard, Dubai Monitor and Dubai FAL were part of the display, along with visible solutions…

Dubai created a PropTech Hub worth $1.2 billion which will introduce new technology that will improve its real estate market. Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, the Crown Prince of Dubai, made the initiative as part of D33 and the Real Estate Sector Strategy 2033. The Dubai PropTech Hub is hoping to grow the emirate’s property technology field more than double within five years, reaching AED4.5 billion ($1.2 billion) by 2030. The purpose of this policy is to support startups and entrepreneurs, attract worldwide investments and improve the city’s ability in real estate innovation. In Sheikh Hamdan’s opinion,…