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Dubai Ranks Second in BCG's Intelligent Cities Index
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UAE Targets 50% of Government Services to Run on Agentic AI
The UAE is working to transform half of all government sectors, operations and services into Agentic AI-powered models within two years, backed by a new federal technology platform and a nationwide training programme.
2 months ago
UAE Astronomy Centre Refutes Planetary Alignment Hype
The UAE's Astronomy Centre confirmed a solar eclipse, a Perseid meteor peak and a new moon were all real on August 12, but dismissed viral claims of a rare five-planet alignment as misinformation.
2 months ago
Abu Dhabi-Dubai High-Speed Rail Line Breaks Ground
Construction has commenced on a high-speed rail line connecting Abu Dhabi and Dubai, cutting travel time between the two emirates from around 90 minutes to just 30 when the UAE's first such line opens in 2031.
2 months ago
UAE Thwarts Coordinated Cyberattacks on Aviation, Energy and Education Sectors
The UAE Cybersecurity Council says national teams detected and contained coordinated cyberattacks targeting the aviation, energy and education sectors on August 10, before any systems or services were compromised.
2 months ago
Abu Dhabi Holds Workshops to Advance Autonomous Transport
Abu Dhabi Mobility has organised a series of workshops on autonomous drones, maritime transport and freight vehicles, drawing more than 150 organisations as the emirate builds out its smart mobility ecosystem.
2 months ago
Microsoft's Project Silica Breakthrough Lets Everyday Glass Store Data for 10,000 Years
Microsoft Research has extended its Project Silica glass-storage technology from costly fused silica to ordinary borosilicate glass, the same material used in kitchen cookware, in a breakthrough published in Nature this year.
2 months ago
Xi Jinping Calls for Global AI Cooperation at Shanghai Summit
Chinese President Xi Jinping delivered his first keynote at the World Artificial Intelligence Conference in Shanghai, calling for global cooperation on AI as Huawei showcased its Atlas 950 SuperPoD computing system.
3 months ago
Nvidia Unveils Cosmos 3 Edge AI Model, Expands Japan Robotics Push
Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang unveiled the Cosmos 3 Edge AI model in Tokyo on Thursday and announced new physical AI partnerships with Fujitsu, Hitachi, Kawasaki Heavy Industries and other Japanese manufacturers.
3 months ago
UAE’s G42 and Santander Partner to Revolutionize Global Banking with Agentic AI
Abu Dhabi tech giant G42 has signed a milestone agreement with global banking group Santander to co-develop advanced Agentic AI and large-scale digital banking infrastructure.
4 months ago
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Dubai Ranks Second in BCG's Intelligent Cities Index
Dubai has ranked second among 61 cities worldwide in the Boston Consulting Group's inaugural Intelligent Cities Index, topping the list for AI adoption as the emirate accelerates investment in digital infrastructure.
1 month ago
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UAE Targets 50% of Government Services to Run on Agentic AI
The UAE is working to transform half of all government sectors, operations and services into Agentic AI-powered models within two years, backed by a new federal technology platform and a nationwide training programme.
2 months ago
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UAE Astronomy Centre Refutes Planetary Alignment Hype
The UAE's Astronomy Centre confirmed a solar eclipse, a Perseid meteor peak and a new moon were all real on August 12, but dismissed viral claims of a rare five-planet alignment as misinformation.
2 months ago
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Abu Dhabi-Dubai High-Speed Rail Line Breaks Ground
Construction has commenced on a high-speed rail line connecting Abu Dhabi and Dubai, cutting travel time between the two emirates from around 90 minutes to just 30 when the UAE's first such line opens in 2031.
2 months ago
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UAE Thwarts Coordinated Cyberattacks on Aviation, Energy and Education Sectors
The UAE Cybersecurity Council says national teams detected and contained coordinated cyberattacks targeting the aviation, energy and education sectors on August 10, before any systems or services were compromised.
2 months ago
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Abu Dhabi Holds Workshops to Advance Autonomous Transport
Abu Dhabi Mobility has organised a series of workshops on autonomous drones, maritime transport and freight vehicles, drawing more than 150 organisations as the emirate builds out its smart mobility ecosystem.
2 months ago
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Microsoft's Project Silica Breakthrough Lets Everyday Glass Store Data for 10,000 Years
Microsoft Research has extended its Project Silica glass-storage technology from costly fused silica to ordinary borosilicate glass, the same material used in kitchen cookware, in a breakthrough published in Nature this year.
2 months ago
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Xi Jinping Calls for Global AI Cooperation at Shanghai Summit
Chinese President Xi Jinping delivered his first keynote at the World Artificial Intelligence Conference in Shanghai, calling for global cooperation on AI as Huawei showcased its Atlas 950 SuperPoD computing system.
3 months ago
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Nvidia Unveils Cosmos 3 Edge AI Model, Expands Japan Robotics Push
Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang unveiled the Cosmos 3 Edge AI model in Tokyo on Thursday and announced new physical AI partnerships with Fujitsu, Hitachi, Kawasaki Heavy Industries and other Japanese manufacturers.
3 months ago
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UAE’s G42 and Santander Partner to Revolutionize Global Banking with Agentic AI
Abu Dhabi tech giant G42 has signed a milestone agreement with global banking group Santander to co-develop advanced Agentic AI and large-scale digital banking infrastructure.
4 months ago