United Arab Emirates (UAE) stories - Page 2

AI is deployed everywhere but embedded deeply in fewer than half of firms, as leaders warn integration and skills gaps risk a two-year setback.

Dubai Health and ARM Hub will deepen AI-driven health collaboration in Brisbane under a long-term Australia-UAE innovation programme.

flydubai partners with Amperity to unify passenger data and accelerate a shift to modern, Offer-Order-based airline retailing.

YAP Global appoints Otto Jacobsson as CEO, signalling expansion and a broader service mix as the crypto and digital assets sector matures.

Channel partners in five markets plan to prioritise data-led products and consulting in 2026, edging out managed services and subscriptions.

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.

FedEx says its Asia Pacific operations delivered USD $5.7 billion in economic impact in 2025 as it ramps up routes, tech and green investments.

Abu Dhabi's Falcon-H1 Arabic AI model debuts with a hybrid Mamba-Transformer design, topping the Open Arabic LLM Leaderboard.

Tuned Global partners with Twist Music to expand its streaming service from Egypt into UAE and Saudi Arabia, enhancing regional access and tech features.

Microsoft will enable in-country data processing for Microsoft 365 Copilot interactions in 15 countries by 2026, enhancing control and regulatory compliance.

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 $39 million to expand its programmable banking platform, merging traditional finance and digital asset management for institutions.

Apple launches an upgraded Vision Pro with M5 chip, new Dual Knit Band and visionOS 26, enhancing power, comfort and immersive spatial experiences.

Malabar Gold & Diamonds has launched its first New Zealand store in Auckland, kicking off a USD $75m expansion across the country and creating over 80 jobs.

The UAE has launched the Gulf's first AI Centre of Excellence in Abu Dhabi to develop local talent and advance sovereign AI capabilities with Australian partners.

L'Oréal unveils ten startups shortlisted for its 2025 SAPMENA Beauty Tech Innovation Programme, competing to pilot projects and gain mentorship across 35 markets.

The UAE ranks as the world's most tech-dependent nation, with residents spending nearly 8 hours daily on digital devices and universal internet access.

Deel launches Business Visas service to simplify short-term international travel, easing HR burdens amid rising global business trips and regulatory changes.

Taranaki's Huski sees global sales soar as its ice-free champagne coolers become top sellers amid record heatwaves worldwide.

KPMG and Hippocratic AI partner to ease global healthcare staff shortages using AI agents that support clinical tasks and boost operational efficiency.