United Arab Emirates (UAE) stories - Page 2
e& enterprise, Emergence AI in MENAT agentic AI deal
Thu, 22nd Jan 2026
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hybrid cloud
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digital transformation
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rpa
e& enterprise and Emergence AI team up to roll out autonomous agentic AI for regulated organisations across MENAT and Türkiye.
Online Instruments buys Level 3 Audiovisual in US push
Wed, 21st Jan 2026
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uc
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digital signage
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video conferencing
Bengaluru-based Online Instruments acquires Arizona's Level 3 Audiovisual, securing its first direct US base to bolster global AV delivery.
flydubai taps Amperity to drive data-led retail shift
Tue, 20th Jan 2026
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digital transformation
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cx
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martech
flydubai partners with Amperity to unify passenger data and accelerate a shift to modern, Offer-Order-based airline retailing.
YAP Global names Otto Jacobsson CEO amid crypto shift
Fri, 16th Jan 2026
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crypto
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fintech
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blockchain
YAP Global appoints Otto Jacobsson as CEO, signalling expansion and a broader service mix as the crypto and digital assets sector matures.
Channel partners shift to data-led growth strategies
Wed, 14th Jan 2026
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data analytics
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digital transformation
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cx
Channel partners in five markets plan to prioritise data-led products and consulting in 2026, edging out managed services and subscriptions.
Vertex Group names Puneeta Rajwant to lead India push
Tue, 13th Jan 2026
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smart cities
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digital transformation
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iot
Vertex Group names Puneeta Rajwant to steer India expansion, InfraTech launch and drive its Vertex 2.0 agenda towards INR ₹1,000 crore.
Ipsotek unveils VISuite Core AI video analytics platform
Wed, 7th Jan 2026
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smart cities
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surveillance
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digital transformation
Ipsotek launches VISuite Core, a generative AI video analytics platform for rapid, standardised deployment across regulated multi-site estates.
Abu Dhabi's Falcon H1R 7B raises bar for compact AI
Wed, 7th Jan 2026
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digital transformation
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hyperscale
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dc
Abu Dhabi's TII unveils Falcon H1R 7B, a compact open AI model it says rivals much larger rivals in reasoning power while using less compute.
Astrikos AI secures Gorilla backing for global rollout
Wed, 7th Jan 2026
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smart cities
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manufacturing
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digital transformation
Astrikos AI wins strategic backing from Gorilla to scale its S!aP platform and target fast-growing smart city and data centre markets.
UAE's Falcon-H1 Arabic tops Open Arabic LLM rankings
Tue, 6th Jan 2026
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open source
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llms
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ai
Abu Dhabi's Falcon-H1 Arabic AI model debuts with a hybrid Mamba-Transformer design, topping the Open Arabic LLM Leaderboard.
OpenID to launch digital ID conformance tests by 2026
Tue, 30th Dec 2025
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data protection
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devops
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digital transformation
OpenID will launch global conformance tests for key digital ID standards from February 2026, supporting eIDAS 2.0 and other schemes.
Blue Cloud & ConnectM sign $50m deal to develop automotive cybersecurity
Mon, 29th Dec 2025
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uc
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digital transformation
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iot
Blue Cloud and ConnectM sign $50m deal to co-develop EdgeAI auto chip aimed at boosting cybersecurity in next‑gen connected vehicles.
SEALSQ backs EeroQ in push for 'Quantum Made in USA'
Mon, 22nd Dec 2025
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semiconductors
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datacentre infrastructure
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hyperscale
SEALSQ makes first US quantum bet on EeroQ, backing helium-based chips in a 'Quantum Made in USA' push and USD $35 million plan.
Finance firms prioritise AI but struggle to scale it
Fri, 19th Dec 2025
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devops
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data analytics
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digital transformation
Finance leaders hail AI as core to strategy, yet fewer than half have scaled it beyond pilots amid legacy, skills and leadership hurdles.
Xsolla & HP partner to nurture next-gen global game talent
Sat, 6th Dec 2025
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genai
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cybersecurity
Xsolla and HP join forces to support over 100,000 aspiring game developers globally with free courses and mentorship to launch studios.
Tuned Global boosts Twist Music's launch in UAE & Saudi Arabia
Wed, 3rd Dec 2025
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digital entertainment
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api
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ai
Tuned Global partners with Twist Music to expand its streaming service from Egypt into UAE and Saudi Arabia, enhancing regional access and tech features.
New data shows AI-driven fraud surges, professionals unprepared
Fri, 21st Nov 2025
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risk & compliance
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ai
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cybersecurity
Most anti-fraud experts report a surge in AI-driven fraud, yet under 10% feel prepared to combat rising deepfake and synthetic identity threats.
AI-powered deepfakes drive surge in global business & consumer fraud
Wed, 19th Nov 2025
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data analytics
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physical security
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risk & compliance
AI-driven deepfakes are fuelling a global surge in fraud, with 77% of anti-fraud experts reporting increased incidents and 83% expecting further rises soon.
More than a third of STEM professionals consider moving abroad
Fri, 7th Nov 2025
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ict sector
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skills shortage
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work-life balance
Over a third of STEM professionals worldwide have been approached for overseas roles, with 19% planning or already moving abroad amid rising global investment and protectionism.
Pave Bank secures USD $39M to expand programmable banking
Fri, 24th Oct 2025
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fintech
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blockchain
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payment technologies
Pave Bank secures USD $39 million to expand its programmable banking platform, merging traditional finance and digital asset management for institutions.