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The new task force will bring together federal efforts and industry engagement. It follows an order to replace the term "artificial intelligence" across executive branch operations.
Read the original →The rapid rise of artificial intelligence is seen as a game-changer, with potential for unprecedented productivity gains. Examples include automated customer service, advanced medical diagnostics, and generative AI systems that produce text, code and images within seconds.
Read the original →As many as 21 Indian startups raised over $473 million in funding between September 28 and October 3, 2026. The sectors include beauty, healthtech, fintech, proptech, luxury, pharma, AI, consumertech, martech and EV.
Read the original →Tech industry figures and digital rights advocates have praised David Shoebridge’s measured and informed approach to AI policymaking.
Read the original →The government-funded Institute for Information Industry (III) and industry partners developed an AI-powered technology that turns old photographs, voice recordings and family stories into personalized videos for use in dementia care. The organization said so on Sunday.
Read the original →AI is moving from a tool for analyzing information to technology that can influence portfolios in Arab stock markets.
Read the original →Abu Dhabi hosts the world’s largest AI-first summit. It focuses on scaling AI deployment across sectors such as healthcare, energy and public services.
Read the original →Abu Dhabi's DMT and Siemens signed a strategic partnership at the Liveability and Investment Exhibition 2026. They will collaborate on digital infrastructure, AI, intelligent transport, and AI-enabled stormwater and flood prediction across the emirate.
Read the original →Project Suppliers has closed its first Pre-Seed investment round, worth SAR 3.75 million. The funds will go toward AI-powered cash flow management solutions aimed at improving liquidity, operational efficiency and supply chain performance across Saudi Arabia’s construction and MEP supply sectors.
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