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UAE Unveils 2027-2029 Finance Strategy Built on AI
The UAE has unveiled its 2027-2029 Finance Strategy, a plan focused on AI-powered services, fiscal sustainability and stronger global partnerships, announced by Sheikh Maktoum bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Minister of Finance.
18 Jun 2026
Sheikh Hamdan's Agentic AI Plan to Reach 295,000 Firms
Dubai has approved a major Agentic AI transformation plan backed by Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, aiming to support 295,000 companies, develop 100 specialised AI assistants and encourage 50 new Agentic AI firms within two years.
12 Jun 2026
SuperAI 2026: Paul Foster on AI's Fast Evolution
At SuperAI 2026, Paul Foster captures the thrill around artificial intelligence, arguing that a single year of progress now feels like a decade of upgrades touching almost every industry. He calls the moment "so exciting" and "so damn cool and impactful," signaling AI's leap from
11 Jun 2026
Sheeraz Hasan Brings Hollywood.AI to SuperAI 2026
SuperAI 2026 opens at Marina Bay Sands in Singapore on June 10 and 11, and Sheeraz Hasan arrives with Hollywood.AI and Bollywood.AI, arguing that brand power, not just raw technology, will decide who wins the entertainment AI race.
10 Jun 2026
Sheeraz Hasan Brings Hollywood.AI Spotlight to SuperAI
Sheeraz Hasan brings Hollywood.AI and Bollywood.AI to SuperAI Singapore 2026, placing entertainment AI in front of founders, investors and tech leaders like Balaji Srinivasan, OpenAI, Google DeepMind and Mistral AI driving the global AI race.
9 Jun 2026
SuperAI 2026 Set for Two-Day AI Blitz at Marina Bay Sands
SuperAI 2026 is locked, loaded, and charging toward two massive days at Marina Bay Sands in Singapore on June 10 and 11, gearing up for one of the largest artificial intelligence gatherings of the year.
9 Jun 2026
AI 25: Hollywood's New Power List Reshaping Film
The Hollywood Reporter has named its AI 25 — the most powerful people shaping how artificial intelligence is transforming entertainment. The list spans filmmakers, tech executives, activists, and entrepreneurs, each with a different vision for what Hollywood looks like in the AI
3 May 2026
DIFC Becomes World's First AI-Native Financial Centre
Dubai International Financial Centre has unveiled a landmark plan to become the world's first AI-native financial centre, embedding artificial intelligence across legal frameworks, regulatory systems, talent development, and urban infrastructure — targeting $3.5 billion in
21 Apr 2026
Why Dubai Leads the AI and Web3 Revolution — Unicorn CEOs
Dubai is rapidly becoming the world's premier AI and Web3 hub, with unicorn founders from Kitopi, Property Finder, and XPANCEO citing clear regulations, world-class infrastructure, and strong government support as the key reasons they chose the emirate as their base for global
20 Apr 2026
AI Models Are Taking Over Fashion Ads
The next model you stop scrolling for might not be real. Across fashion, beauty, and luxury, brands are quietly replacing photoshoots with AI-generated faces — and most consumers never notice the difference.
11 Apr 2026
Abu Dhabi Fund Backs OpenAI's $10B Round
OpenAI is closing in on a $10 billion funding round backed by Abu Dhabi's MGX alongside Coatue Management and Thrive Capital — a deal that could push OpenAI's valuation to roughly $850 billion and underscores the UAE's growing role in global AI investment.
25 Mar 2026
Florida Man Uses ChatGPT to Sell Home in 5 Days for $954K
A Florida homeowner used ChatGPT to sell his house in just five days — no real estate agent needed. Robert Levine's AI-driven approach attracted five offers in 72 hours and closed at $954,800, a full $100,000 above what agents had estimated.
17 Mar 2026
AI Salon Booking Apps Redefine Dubai Beauty
Dubai's beauty industry is embracing AI-powered salon booking apps that deliver precision scheduling, predictive analytics, and automated client engagement — from Jumeirah to Business Bay.
26 Feb 2026
Al Gergawi: AI Is Redefining What It Means to Be Human
UAE Minister Mohammed Al Gergawi opened the World Governments Summit 2026 in Dubai with a stark warning: the greatest risk facing governments is not falling behind technology, but falling behind humanity itself as AI, medicine, neuroscience, and digital worlds reshape human
3 Feb 2026
Dubai Mall Fashion Fest AI Debate: Human First, AI Forward
At the Grand Atrium on January 30, 2026, the Dubai Mall Festival of Fashion's AI masterclass became a philosophical showdown. Four panelists clashed over creativity, automation, and whether the human touch is fashion's last competitive edge.
30 Jan 2026
Lara Trump Warns on Social Media, Rule of Law
Lara Trump cautioned at Dubai's 1 Billion Followers Summit that viral social media narratives can undermine justice by pressuring law enforcement before investigations are complete, and warned of AI deepfakes posing serious risks to public discourse and children's safety.
10 Jan 2026
UAE President Meets Elon Musk to Discuss AI Technology
UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan met Elon Musk at Zayed National Museum in Abu Dhabi on December 20, 2025, for wide-ranging talks on AI, advanced technology, and international cooperation in emerging sectors.
22 Dec 2025
ChatGPT Bollywood AI Pics Are Going Viral
OpenAI's ChatGPT now lets users generate Bollywood-style AI images directly inside the chat — and the results are flooding Instagram and X. The feature combines text prompts with step-by-step refinement, making cinematic visuals accessible to everyone.
18 Dec 2025
Oscars Now Accept AI-Generated Films in Competition
The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences has confirmed that AI-generated films can compete for Oscars — ruling that AI tools "neither improve nor damage" a film's chances. Films like Ahimsa and All Heart are already in the 2026 race.
15 Dec 2025
Disney's $1B OpenAI Deal Brings Sora AI to Mickey
Disney has made one of its boldest tech moves yet, committing $1 billion in equity to OpenAI while licensing 200+ Disney, Marvel, Pixar, and Star Wars characters to the Sora AI video platform — marking Hollywood's largest official AI collaboration to date.
11 Dec 2025
Sarah Chase: Dubai's First AI Reporter
Dubai.News debuts Sarah Chase, the world's first AI news reporter dedicated to Dubai — covering billionaire real estate, mega projects, celebrity sightings, and the city's glam lifestyle straight from West Hollywood studios.
8 Dec 2025
Meet Sarah Chase, Dubai.News' First AI News Reporter
Dubai's glitz, glamour, and luxury aren't staying in the UAE anymore — thanks to AI host Sarah Chase. Broadcasting live from Hollywood's Sunset Strip, Chase brings Dubai's top stories straight to U.S. and global audiences through Dubai.News, the city's first platform to stream
8 Dec 2025
Ronaldo Invests in Perplexity AI as Brand Ambassador
Cristiano Ronaldo has invested in Perplexity AI and joined as global brand ambassador, launching the Ronaldo Hub — an interactive fan experience featuring rare career photos, curated questions, and a digital pitch to replay his greatest goals.
7 Dec 2025
Jay-Z Meets Sheikh Tahnoon in Abu Dhabi to Discuss AI
Global music mogul Shawn "Jay-Z" Carter met Sheikh Tahnoon bin Zayed, Abu Dhabi's Deputy Ruler, to discuss AI's impact on entertainment and the UAE's push to become a leading hub for culture and technology.
15 Oct 2025
Roman Yampolskiy: AI Growth Could Outpace Human Control
AI safety pioneer Dr. Roman Yampolskiy warns that AI capabilities are growing exponentially while safety research advances only linearly — and that AGI could trigger mass unemployment and become impossible to control by 2027.
7 Sep 2025
UAE Ranks as Global AI Powerhouse: Key 2025 Milestones
The UAE has been ranked the world's second-largest AI superpower, just behind the US. From AI traffic lights to mandatory AI schooling and a 24/7 automated police station, the nation is embedding artificial intelligence into daily life at unprecedented speed.
5 Sep 2025
Dubai's Rise as a Global Tech Hub
Dubai has long been known for its towering skyscrapers and luxurious lifestyle — but the city is quietly becoming one of the world's most advanced tech hubs, from smart cities and AI governance to a booming fintech scene.
4 Sep 2025
5 UAE Facts That Go Beyond the Skyscrapers
The UAE is far more than its famous skylines. From becoming the first Arab country to reach Mars to appointing the world's first Minister of AI, here are five little-known facts that reveal the nation's true depth — in culture, innovation, and conservation.
4 Sep 2025
Reese Witherspoon: Women Must Embrace AI in Hollywood
Reese Witherspoon is calling on women in Hollywood to embrace AI, saying it will be the "future of filmmaking." Speaking to Glamour while promoting The Morning Show, she urged the industry to lead the change — not resist it.
3 Sep 2025
Dubai Metro AI Robot Cuts Track Inspection Time by 75%
Dubai's RTA has deployed ARIIS, an AI-powered robot that inspects Dubai Metro rail tracks overnight using LiDAR, lasers, and 3D cameras — cutting inspection time by 75% and reducing long-term infrastructure costs by up to 25%.
13 Jun 2025
Dubai Police: From Naif Fort to AI-Powered Force
Dubai Police was founded on June 1, 1956, in Naif Fort, Deira, with just 29 officers. Seven decades later, the force operates 25+ AI-powered Smart Police Stations, patrol robots, rescue drones, and autonomous vehicles — all while keeping its founding mission intact.
2 Jun 2025
Trump's Abu Dhabi Visit: UAE Seals $200B in Deals
President Donald Trump arrived in Abu Dhabi on May 15, 2025, for the final leg of his Middle East tour. The visit produced over $200 billion in deals, a landmark US-UAE AI Acceleration Partnership, and Trump's first visit to a mosque as president — the Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque.
15 May 2025
UAE Makes AI a Mandatory School Subject
The UAE has approved artificial intelligence as a mandatory subject across all public school grades — from kindergarten to Grade 12 — starting the 2025–26 academic year. Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum announced the curriculum on X, calling it part of the country's
4 May 2025
Sheikh Hamdan Opens Dubai AI Week 2025
Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum opened Dubai AI Week 2025 on April 21, declaring that a government's ability to keep pace with AI will define its strategic success. Over 150 international experts convened at the Museum of the Future for the inaugural AI Retreat.
22 Apr 2025
UAE Digital Trade Exports Hit $47.91 Billion in 2023
UAE digital trade exports reached $47.91 billion in 2023, up 5% from 2022. Dr. Thani Al Zeyoudi credits Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreements and AI adoption for cementing the country's position among the world's fastest-growing digital trade nations.
11 Mar 2025
DeepSeek AI: China's $6M Model Shakes Global Tech
DeepSeek, a Chinese AI startup, built a frontier-grade model for a reported $6 million — a fraction of what U.S. giants spend. The announcement erased nearly $600 billion from Nvidia's market cap in a single day and prompted U.S. officials to call it an AI "Sputnik moment."
31 Jan 2025
Meta's $65 Billion AI Investment Plan for 2025
Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg announced the company will invest up to $65 billion in AI infrastructure in 2025, including a 2-gigawatt data center and over 1.3 million Nvidia GPUs, as Meta races to lead the global AI revolution against OpenAI and Google.
26 Jan 2025
Abu Dhabi AI Government to Create 5,000 Jobs by 2027
Abu Dhabi is investing Dh13 billion to become the world's first fully AI-native government by 2027. The plan will create 5,000 jobs for UAE nationals, automate all government services, and add over Dh24 billion to the emirate's GDP.
21 Jan 2025
UAE Tech Market Set for $3.8B Growth in 2025
According to a Statista forecast, the UAE technology sector is set to grow by $3.8 billion in 2025, fuelled by AI, cloud computing, blockchain, and IoT. The market is expected to reach $4.79 billion by 2029, compounding at 6.24% annually as the UAE cements its position as a
12 Jan 2025
UAE Job Market 2025: Economic Growth and AI Drive Hiring
The UAE job market in 2025 is thriving, powered by AI advancements and strong economic forecasts from the IMF, World Bank, and UAE Central Bank. Demand is rising for AI, machine learning, healthcare, and digital marketing professionals as the country extends its lead as a global
5 Jan 2025
Dubai AI Week 2025: What to Expect at the Global AI Event
Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum has declared Dubai AI Week, running April 21–25, 2025. The five-day event at the Museum of the Future and AREA 2071 will gather over 15,000 AI experts, investors, and innovators from 100 countries for conferences, championships
19 Dec 2024
Dubai AI Traffic Radar Detects 6 Violations
Dubai officials have unveiled an AI-powered radar system by KTC International that detects six traffic violations in real time — including mobile phone use, seatbelt non-compliance, improper lane changes, illegal window tints, and excessive vehicle noise.
7 Dec 2024
Ajman University Launches AI Bachelor's Degree in UAE
Ajman University is launching a Bachelor of Science in Artificial Intelligence starting Spring 2025. The 123-credit, eight-semester programme includes a mandatory 16-week internship and prepares graduates for roles as AI engineers, machine learning specialists, data scientists
6 Dec 2024
UAE Healthcare Embraces AI for Better Patient Care
AI in UAE healthcare is moving from concept to clinical reality. At the Future Healthcare Summit held at JW Marriott Hotel in Dubai Marina, industry leaders described how AI is transforming diagnostics and patient care — while flagging the risks of over-reliance on the
28 Nov 2024
AI Robotic Surgery in UAE: How Robots Are Changing the OR
AI robotic surgery is reshaping operating theatres across the UAE and the world. From joint replacements to laparoscopic procedures, AI-powered robots trained on expert surgeon data deliver precision no human hand can consistently match — cutting blood loss, scarring, and
18 Nov 2024
G42 Brings AI to Bollywood: Dubbing, Scripts, and Hindi LLM
Abu Dhabi's G42 — builder of the Condor Galaxy supercomputer and the Jais Arabic LLM — is now targeting Bollywood with AI-powered dubbing, scriptwriting assistance, and its Hindi language model Nanda, developed with IITs and AI4Bharat.
28 Oct 2024
Stanford Professor: AI Replaces Tasks, Not Jobs
At the Global Future Councils 2024 in Dubai, Stanford professor Dr. Erik Brynjolfsson argued that AI will replace tasks, not jobs — and that radiologist numbers actually tripled between 2016 and 2022 despite automation fears.
19 Oct 2024
AI Replaces Tasks, Not Jobs, Stanford Professor Tells Dubai
Stanford's Dr. Erik Brynjolfsson told Dubai's Global Future Councils 2024 that AI will replace tasks, not entire jobs — and that 80% of US workers will see at least 10% of their tasks automated. Radiologists, he noted, saw demand triple despite AI advances.
18 Oct 2024
GITEX GLOBAL 2024 Opens in Dubai With 6,500 Exhibitors
GITEX GLOBAL 2024 officially opened at Dubai World Trade Centre, with Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum inaugurating the 44th edition. More than 6,500 exhibitors, 1,800 startups, and visitors from over 180 countries confirmed Dubai's place as a global technology hub.
15 Oct 2024
Mukesh Ambani Eyes Sheeraz Hasan's Bollywood.ai Acquisition
Whispers are rippling through Bollywood and the AI world as rumors mount that Mukesh Ambani — chairman of Reliance Industries — has his sights set on acquiring Sheeraz Hasan's innovative Bollywood.ai platform, the AI entertainment venture that could redefine the industry.
8 Oct 2024